The Gladewater Mirror, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, Page 3
Obituaries LINDA JOAN CRAIG
GLADEWATER – Funeral service for Linda Joan Craig, 72, of Hideaway Lake, Lindale, were held Monday, March 30, 2015, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Ed White, Bea Jackson, Rickey Fatherree and Brenda Taylor officiating. Interment followed in Gladewater Memorial Park. Mrs. Craig passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 in a Tyler hospital. Mrs. Craig was born October 26, 1942 in Huleann, Tx, to Claude and Juanita Fellers Baker. She was a customer service manager for Wal-Mart and was a member of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, William D. Craig of Hideaway Lake, Lindale; son, Jerry Lee Eddleman of Abudai; daughters, Darla Gail Ferguson of Gladewater and Sherrie Smalling of Viera, Fl; sisters, Martha Jo Nichols of Gladewater and Marion Harris of Dumas, Tx; two grandchildren, Jake Ferguson and Cody Ferguson; one great-grandchild, Hadley Ferguson. Mrs. Craig was preceded in death by her brothers, C.L. Baker and Billy Baker; and sister, Lanell Armstrong. Pallbearers were Jake Ferguson, Cody Ferguson, Tommy Harris, Chris Harris, Brandon Harris and Bobby Armstrong. The family would like to give a special thanks to the police escort Tim Maloney. Visitation was held Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Please leave online condolences at www.croleyfh.net
TRISTAN NYCOLE LINDSEY
Services for Tristan Nycole Lindsey, 12, of Kilgore were held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater, Texas. Tristan passed on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Tyler, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Tristan Nycole Lindsey was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 9, 2002.
BETHEL ALICE (JOHNSON)HIPPLER
Services for Bethel Alice Hippler, 90, of East Mountain, were held at the Spring Hill Assembly of God on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Ronnie Shipman, Reverend Carl London and Reverend Bob Thompson officiating. The interment will follow at Pendleton Cemetery Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Mrs. Hippler stepped into her Savior’s arms on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Services are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Bethel was born Many, Louisiana on March 8, 1925. She devoted her life to serving the Lord, her family and those in need. She was known as a master gardener who shared produce and flowers with everyone. She was a homemaker, professional seamstress, wonderful cook and a member of the Spring Hill Assembly of God Church
Capital Highlights House, Senate continue with primary task: adopting budget
AUSTIN — The House Appropriations Committee on March 24 unanimously approved the General Appropriations Act (House Bill 1) — the first hurdle toward passing a state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. The committee’s chair, state Rep. John Otto, R-Dayton, and the 27-member committee’s work earned the praise of House Speaker Joe Straus, who said HB 1 is “a responsible, disciplined plan that sets the right priorities for a growing state. It addresses education and transportation, it increases transparency and it will allow the House to provide meaningful tax relief.” HB 1 awaits consideration by the full House and a long list of proposed amendments to it will be debated on the House floor in the coming days. SB 2, the Senate version of the state budget, is still under construction in the Senate Finance Committee. Differences in SB 2 and HB 1 must be reconciled by the two bodies in order to become enrolled as law. Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s biennial revenue estimate for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 suggests $113 billion in state funds will be available for general purpose spending. Lawmakers’ promises of fiscal conservatism suggest a finished state budget well under the available amount.
By Ed Sterling Texas Press Assoc.
while using a wireless communication device or the operation of a motorcycle or moped by a person under 17 years of age who holds a restricted motorcycle or moped license while using a wireless communication device. The bill enhances the punishment for such offense to a fine of at least $100 and not more than $200 for a previous conviction of an offense relating to the operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 years of age. One of the bill’s many effects is a requirement that the Department of Public Safety include in driver’s license examinations a test of the applicant’s knowledge of the effect of using a wireless communication device or engaging in other actions that may distract a driver.
TxDOT launches campaign
Texas Department of Transportation on March 27 launched an impaired driving awareness campaign titled, “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail. De Veras.” The bilingual effort runs through May 23 to overlap with Easter, Fiesta and Cinco de Mayo. The Spanish phrase, “De Veras,” meaning “For Real,” is a common expression used by Spanish speakers when responding to expressions of disbelief, TxDOT Media Relations explained. Recent census numbers show that 38 percent of the Texas population is Hispanic, the media office added.
Senate passes tax-cut bills
Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1 were passed by the Senate last week and have moved to the House for consideration. The bills, by Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, seek to tie the homestead exemption to home prices and allow homeowners to write off 25 percent of the average home price in Texas in any given year. This is projected to reduce property taxes in the state by $2.1 billion over the next two years. Because this change in the law will require an amendment to the state constitution, voters will get a chance to decide on this issue in September, according to Senate documents. Two other Senate bills seek to reduce the franchise tax. Nelson’s SB 7 reduces the overall rate by 15 percent and cuts the ‘EZ Rate’ used by businesses that make less than $20 million, by 40 percent. SB 8 by Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, would exempt businesses that make less than $4 million in annual revenue from the franchise levy. Currently, only businesses with less than $1 million in revenue are exempt. More than 60,000 small businesses would no longer have to pay the franchise tax if SB 8 becomes law.
House passes cell phone bill
On a vote of 104-39, the House on March 26 passed legislation regulating the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Committee Substitute House Bill 80 sets a fine of at least $25 and not more than $99 for the misdemeanor offense involving the operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 years of age
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