Public forum on zoning
attracts good crowd
The "Pro Cleveland Rally", held last night at the Austin
Memorial Library and sponsored by Friends of Downtown Committee, attracted
a number of interested citizens. Committee members Mike Heilers and
Brad Browder led a lively discussion about the controversial issue
of zoning. Browder had large maps available, clearly marked with current
commercial and residential areas, so that people could identify and
visualize the areas being discussed. An unmarked map was also displayed,
on which Browder began to color in areas the attendees felt should
be protected for future land use. There was almost unanimous agreement
that downtown Cleveland, as well as some residential areas such as
Kirbywood, Circle Drive, and Glen Park should be so protected. Many
citizens expressed their feelings that manufactured housing now in
place should be allowed to remain, and Committee members agreed. "We
don't propose that anyone's home be taken away from them; that's immoral,"
said Heilers. In answer to comments about the appearance of some housing
areas, both manufactured and site built, Heilers said that zoning
only impacts actual land use. Issues such as required skirting and
slab foundations for mobile homes must be addressed by city ordinances.
Additional public "town hall" meetings will be held in the
near future to further discuss Cleveland's future land use and business
development.
Friday begins Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1-3, is the 5th annual Sales Tax
Holiday, during which selected items are declared exempt from sales
tax. Timed to coincide with clothing purchases for the new school
year, the holiday exempts most clothing and footwear items, priced
under $100, from state and local sales tax. Texas Comptroller Carole
Keeton Strayhorn reports that since 1999, the Sales Tax Holiday has
saved Texans about $150 million; more than $118 million in state sales
tax and nearly $31 million in local sales taxes. "I love the
Sales Tax Holiday," says Strayhorn. "It is one time that
hard-working Texans keep their dollars in their pockets for their
families' priorities. And it's not just for school kids, mom and dad
can spiffy up their work wardrobe as well."
Texas Senate stands "at ease"
The Texas Senate continued to stand at ease yesterday, July 30, as
eleven Democratic Senators chose not to attend the second called session
of the 78th Texas Legislature for the third day in a row. The current
special session was called by Governor Tick Perry to address the question
of congressional redistricting, along with other issues. The eleven
senators, all Democrats, chose not to attend because under the rules
that govern this particular session, they do not have enough votes
to stop a bill concerned with redistricting from coming to the floor
of the Senate. District #4 State Senator Tommy Williams said he is
disappointed with the senate members who left the state for New Mexico
to block the latest attempt by the Republican majority to redraw congressional
district boundaries. Williams said if the missing Democratic Senators
plan to stay away until Governor Rick Perry abandons redistricting,
they could be gone a long while. In Williams' opinion, Governor Perry
will call as many special sessions as necessary to change district
lines. (Courtesy of KSHN Radiogram)
Funeral Services Scheduled
There are no funerals or visitation hours scheduled for Friday, July
31.
Police Department Stats
Cleveland Police and Fire Departments logged the following calls for
Tuesday, July 29: A total of 30 general calls were recorded; 11 ambulance
calls; 2 vehicular accidents with two injuries being transported to
Cleveland Regional; 2 alarm calls, 1 fire call, and 12 911 calls.
Seven offenses were logged, including theft, reckless damage to property,
injury to a child, and credit card abuse. One arrest was made for
theft by check.
Texan Theatre Movie Listings
Now showing at the Texan: Terminator 3, rated R. Showtimes Friday
and Saturday are 7 and 9:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per child, ages 3-11,
and $4 for adults.
Texas Lottery Results
Results listed come from www.txlottery.org,
the official site of the Texas Lottery Commission)
Lotto Texas (for 7/26): 3-19-28-29-38 (15) BB ; Pick 3 Day (for 7/30):
2-7-7; Pick 3 Night (for 7/29):6-5-3; Cash Five (for 7/29): 2-6-25-35-37;
Texas Two Step (for 7/29): 7-10-17-28 (10) BB.
In the case of a discrepancy between these numbers
and the official winning numbers, the official numbers will prevail.
