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November 2010
Federal funds offer hope for on-again, off-again Bee Cave Road improvements
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 |
For motorists who feel the daily anxiety of waiting for the driver in front of them to turn across oncoming traffic on Bee Cave Road with the distinct possibility of being struck from behind, recent news that relief is on the horizon should is cause for added happiness for some during the Thanksgiving holidays.
Board sets state budget growth limit for next biennium
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 |
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus, in a joint announcement on Nov. 15, said the Legislative Budget Board had adopted an 8.92 percent estimated growth rate for the 2012-13 fiscal biennium.
Westlake-based Broaddus and Associates marks 10th year
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 |
Jim Broaddus of Broaddus and Associates, and his wife, Kay, are celebrating the 10th year in the business of project management.
West Ridge Middle School teacher earns statewide award
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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West Ridge Middle School teacher Carol Reese was named Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented during its recent Professional Development Conference in Fort Worth.
Girls basketball: Rally falls short in loss to Vista Ridge
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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If they kept score measured in grit, Westlake would have walked away with a victory Tuesday against Vista Ridge.
No funds missing from EISD 2006 bond program
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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There have been questions and concerns regarding the accounting of the 2006 Bond Program, which I would like to address.
Eanes school board should not fear audit of 2006 bond issue
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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Boiled down to its essence, EISD administrators told the trustees at the last study session that they simply could not provide a proper accounting for the 2006 bond noting they cannot trace how more than $2 million of the $56 million authorized by the voters may have been “reclassified.”
Eanes should wean itself from longterm debt before eyeing another bond issue
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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Last week’s editorial suggested that the Eanes school board “has no alternative but to pass a bond package [for urgently needed repairs]…to put before voters in May.”
School board welcomes input on revised bond offering
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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So now what? During the November 2010 bond proposals election, the voters delivered a clear message to try again.
Advocate for the homeless Richard Troxell chronicles struggle in book
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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Richard R. Troxell, tireless community organizer, philanthropist and advocate for the homeless, can add one more title to his long list: author.