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On Jane Nelson: "You just flat out don't want
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stand the needs of the business commu-
nity.
to the Senate, little has stood in Texas `Those who are in business under-
state senator (R-Lewisville) Jane stand what businesses are facing in this
Nelson's way for long.With the upcom- down-turned economy," she said. '
ing Legislative session starting next "People are looking at ways to be more
week, Nelson again is planning to bull- efficient while
doze. they're looking at
But all roads are not clear and she their costs '
does have a long haul ahead of her. increasing. The
A few of the Bills she will be intro- last thing they "She is a tireless legislator. She is a
ducing address prompt pay and medical need is the gov- great listener. She takes time to do
liability insurance concerns within the ernment taking the research before she commits ,
medical community, funding for educa- more money from herself to support something one
tion, the future of transportation in the the profits."
Metroplex, and homeland security. She Little of her Way or the other." '
wants to do all this — without raising time is spent
taxes. working for her Bob Hamilton
"Some people want a state income tax family business President and CEO, Northeast
to be levied to pay for some of this," she though. She dedi- Tarrant Chamber of Commerce
said. "Personally I think it's a terrible cates herself to
thing to do, especially in this economic her political
environment.". career, and her '
Listening to constituents' concerns, five children.
she said, gives her all the ammunition When she first ran for office, the kids,
she needs to fight the good fight for Brian, 24, Elizabeth, 22, Christina, 20,
them when the time comes. In fact, she Michelle, 19 and Jennifer 17, were still ,
was inspired to run because when she in their adolescence.
went to her senator for help,"I was told- "It wasn't easy,but_my family was -
he was too busy and didn't have time for Wonderfully supportive and I couldn't ,
me," Nelson said. "So I ran against him have considered getting elected if it was-
[Bob Glasgow]." n't for the support of my husband," she
Her war song during that election was said.
to the tune of "more business people in . The Ohio-born,Texas transplant did- '
the legislature," she said. "There were n't plan a political career. She graduated
way too many lawyers in the Senate at from the University of Texas at
that time." Arlington in 1972 with a B.A. in educa- '
Nelson, 51, and her husband, J. tion.
Michael Nelson,own a precision aircraft As a sixth-grade, public school
component manufacturing firm.She said teacher, Nelson enjoyed her work, but '
her perspective as a business owner stopped after five years once, "the
gives her the ability to relate and under- babies started coming," she said.
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Only a few years went by before she asked to give `The Woman's
' realized how much she missed teaching Perspective,' or comment on the
and donated some of her extra time Woman's Issues.' It would positively
tutoring at the Lewisville School light my fire," she said. "All issues are
District's adult literacy program. During female issues, just as they are male.
' that same period, she volunteered for
several political Whether it's education, health, trans-
campaigns. portation or anything else. The Senate
When the has traditionally been a men's club, but
' State Board of that's changed a lot over the years."
E-d u c a t i o n Although she is one of only four
changed from an female Senators, she said it's not so
' appointed unusual for a woman to be elected to
process to an public office any more.That is why she
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elective proce19ss jumps at every chance she gets to speak
Nelson's col- at schools.
leagues encour- "It is very important for kids to see
aged her to run. that if a female chooses to be a Senator,
' "Those (four) House member,or mayor,she can do it,"
years on the she said.
board gave me Nelson was the first Republican
the opportunity soman to chair the Senate Committee
to watch the
Legislation in action down in Austin," on Health. She has been an integral part
she said. of writing Texas'HMO reform laws and
In 1992,she beat incumbent Glasgow championed a series of laws to protect
and has not been really challenged for victims of family violence.
- her position-since. Along with the crucial issues _that
"She is a tireless legislator," said Bob have consumed her time the past two
Hamilton, president and CEO of the years since the last session, she said the
Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of budget is one of her pressing concerns.
Commerce. "She is a great listener. She "The state is facing a $5-12 billion
' takes time to do the research before she shortfall,but also is no different than the
commits herself to support something
one way or the other." many business that have had to tighten
During her first term in office,Nelson their belts this year," she said. "I'm an
' was appointed to serve on the Health and optimist when it comes to the great state
Human Services Committee and has of Texas.It's going to be a challenge,but
stayed very involved with those issues I know we can do it."
' since.
"When I first got there, I was always Contact Blacklidge atjblacklidge@bi4press.net.
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Riehland rates
won rise after a
By ELLEN SCHROEDER Trinit Waste they opened their contracts to But Colleyville, Euless and
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER y competition. North Richland Hills reduce
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Services decides
RICHLAND HILLS — against an increase after "We just thought we'd for- their rates after allowing com
Homeowners' trash will be other communities got go the increase as a gesture of panies to compete for their
picked up for the same rates lower rates by soliciting goodwill," said Jim Lattimore, trash contracts.
as last year after the city's competition. Trinity's general manager. "The market has changed
trash company decided to for- The City Council had said Randy Shiflet, Trinity'
go an approved rate increase. approved a 2 percent rate municipal marketing manager.
Trinity Waste Services said Richland Hills after several increase in March after "With what has gone onwit
Friday that it will not increase other area communities declining to open its contract the other cities, Trinity felt i
residential pickup rates in received lower rates when to competition. was in the best interest for al
concerned not to exercise that will continue to pay $8.59 a '
option." month for twice-weekly curb-
City Manager Jim Quin side trash and recycling ser-
could not be reached to com- vices and $11.43 for backdoor
ment Friday.But Mayor Nelda pickup.
Stroder said the city was The new contract allows
awaiting confirmation from brush pickup twice a year and
Trinity. use of the landfill twice a
The increase in rates year.
would have taken effect Ellen Schroeder,(817)685-3815
Wednesday. Instead, residents eschroeder@star-telegram.com
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engineering and permits. ed to draw interest from young
' The 30 town houses,similar professionals without children,
to the style of nearby Newport those who want a smaller home
Villas across Texas 360,will cost and airline employees.
' $154,900 to$201,000.The lots
Homes are their Forte will be 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, H-E-B Expo moves
Luxury town houses are with 1,500 to 2,000 square feet of The Hurst-Euless-Bedford
planned near Fuller Wiser Road living space.The town houses Chamber of Commerce is mov-
' and Texas 360 in Euless.Plans will mainly have a stucco exteri- ing its annual business-to-busi-
from Forte Development have or and be in a gated area. ness trade show to the American
been approved by the City Construction is expected to Airlines Training and Confer-
Council,and the Planning be completed in February 2004. ence Center in Euless.
' Department is evaluating final The town houses are expect- The 12-year-old Expo will be
from ll a.m.to 7 p.m.Feb.5.Tick-
ets are$10.
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At midlife,
suburbs try
to
gr®w old
along with it," Haltom City '
Councilman Phil Jennings
aeefullySaid.
There is heartening news:
50 does not spell doom for '
suburbs.
CmCommunities in Northeast "Being on the East (Coast,
Tarrant County are sprucing these things reached middle
themselves up as they turn 50 years old. age in terms of 50 back in the ,
mid-1800s," said Ron Utt, a
By ELLEN SCHROEDER senior research fellow with
and JOSH SHAFFER the Heritage Foundation in
STAR TELEGRAM STAFF WRITERS Washington,D.C.
When a community turns 50 and its chin And there does not seem to
starts to sag,when a pudge shows up around be a particular life cycle for a
its middle and its hair turns a thinning white, city,he said.New York record-
there is no health club to join or Rogaine to ed its highest-ever population '
rub on its scalp. of 8 million in 2000.
But there is a new Camaro to buy, with Although some Northeast
white stripes, red trim, a roll bar and a siren Tarrant communities are
—topping out at 159 mph. among the oldest suburbs in '
That was Richland Hills' 52nd birthday the Metroplex, they boast low
present to its PoliceDep&tment last year, a f - -crime rates and crackerjack
sure sign of a midlife crisis. schools and parks.
"I never would have thought of that ter- For Euless, life truly does
minology,but I think it's very catchy,"Mayor begin at 50. Its Texas Star
Nelda Stroder said.`Are we doing a face-lift? sports complex plans to add
Looking at Baker Boulevard, yes, we can tie more playing fields, and Main
that in with the aging and sagging.Keep our Street is being revamped with
history but spruce it up a bit.A new dye job hidden power lines and short-
for the hair...remove the wrinkles." er sign poles.
Much of Northeast Tarrant County is "We're not even peaked
starting to develop the half-century crow's- yet," City Manager Joe Hennig
feet. said. "It's kind of like going
Euless turns 50 this year. So does North out and getting a new hairdo.
Richland Hills. It doesn't mean you're getting
Hurst passed the mark last September. a total makeover."
Haltom City hit 5-0 in 2000. Like favorite pants that
The suburbs may have a few wrinkles. have become a bit tight, Hurst '
But it is nothing that a little Oil of Olay, or at middle age is out of room to
maybe a new Nordstrom,can't fix. Or in the grow
case of Haltom City,repairs to a few roads. "We're getting old and fat,"
"I think we've had cosmetic surgery,but I Councilman-Richard Ward '
don't think we've had brain surgery to go said. "We have grown just
about to the max now. We're
getting a little round in the
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Nordstrom opened in 2001 at North East Mall in Hurst.Though the city has passed its 50th year,officials
say the best is yet to come.
and flashy.
With Hometown NRH, its
new downtown-style neigh-
borhood designed for easy
_walking, the city will hit-50
like a silver-haired vamp.
R "We're planning a party,"
Councilwoman JoAnn John-
son said.
And the older you get;the
' better drinks you can afford.
Perhaps youth is ovd ated.
After all, Richland Hilly suf-
fered flooding in the.1950s
' when it was a few years old.
Now Baker Boulevard is get-
STARTELEGRAM/JENFRIEDBERG ting ready for shinier:store-
Richland Hills police officer Chris Bruton gets to drive this Chevrolet fronts.
Camaro,which was bought as.the city turned 52. So a few bald spots Won't
hurt. After all, they sure beat
middle." One hallmark of aging is a acne.
' But the city has aged with wandering eye, and North Ellen Schroeder,(817)685-3815
dignity, he said, adding a Richland Hills.is flirting with eschroeder@star-telegram.com:
Nordstrom at North East Mall trendy housing designs that Josh Shaffer,(817)685-3957°
in 2001. typically appeal to the young jshaffer@star-telegram.com`
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Poor sales force Furr's
to file for Chapter 11
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Furr's says
DALLAS—Furr's Restau- C= its cafete-
rant Group, operator of 75 rias will remain open for
cafeterias in nine states, said now.
Monday that it has filed for
bankruptcy protection from second quarter.
creditors, citing a downturn In April, Furr's increased
in its cafeterias. advertising, cut prices and
Furr's filed petitions for reduced,expenses, which
Chapter 11 bankruptcy pro- helped reverse a decline in '
tection for the company; its customers but failed to
operating unit, Cafeteria return the company to "a
Operators; and subsidiaries. sustainable level of operating
The cafeterias will remain profit," the company said. In ,
open,the company said. the third quarter, the compa-
Furr's, which has about ny lost $8.2 million on sales
4,700 employees, said in of$39.8"million, compared
August that same-store rev- with a $1.2 million profit on '
enues and financial results sales of$45.4 million a year
seriously declined during the
earlier. ,r '
In September, the company
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and chief executive, Craig
Miller,had resigned.
Miller was a casual-dining ."
executive hired a year before
to help develop a new concept 'gr ,
called Furr's Family Buffet,but
he said it became clear that
the company's problems were F�
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-had expected. said in September.
Miller was replaced by Furr's,based in Richardson,
turnaround specialist William operates cafeterias under the
Snyder as "chief restructuring Furr's and Bishop's names in '
officer"and acting CEO. Texas and other states in the
Furr's lenders had also Southwest and Midwest. ,
agreed to hold off on declaring It also operates�Dynamic
the company in default on its Foods, based in Lubbock,
loans for 12 weeks as it tried to which prepares and distributes
fix its problems, the company food to the cafeterias.
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OFTH RICHLAND sing for the church?"
HILLS.,— Even at age Finally, the Rei: Car}� Band}%
3, Dailey Ervin vas yielded to pressure. Now he
convinced she had can boast that_he��Tas the inau
what it took to wield amicro- who gave Ervin her first break.
phone and Belt it out. And he'll «'atch, along lvith mil-
So «Teel: after week, the lions of others, ��ylien she•com-
North Richland Hills girl petes at i p.1n. Jan. 15 on CBS's
tugged patiently at leer l,reach- Star Search,a tournament-sriylf'
er's pant leg after church ser- variety talent contest that pre-
vices, imploring, "�'l'hen can I
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For your information "I don't want to sound like Yellow Rose,Productions,
Kailey Ervin will perform
I'm bragging,but people say I said that Ervin,who was cho-
have a really strong voice,�� sen the opry's 2002 Favorite
15 1Star Search at 7 Jan. Ervin said."I mainly sing Artist 16 and Under,is"just so
5 on KTVT/Channel 11.llcountry,but I've sung jazz confident and energetic and
and the Eagles.—old rock or enthusiastic."
mieres Wednesday_. __ . to the-next-level-the following something. - - "She really delivers,"Grib- '
Producers said the show is night. "I used to sing in a lot of ble said.
inspired by the 1983-95 series
The four categories are nursing homes,-too.What I Ervin's mother,Regina
that launched the careers of junior singer,which is Ervin's; think is really cool about Ervin,said she is thrilled her
Britney Spears,Christina adult singer;comedian;and singing is when someone is daughter has advanced this
Aguilera,Ray Romano and supermodel.The finals will having a bad day and you sing far.But"we never get our
Justin Timberlake. be Feb.6.Ervin hopes to snag and they smile,You can make hopes up too much—Wthis
" hen I want something,I the$100,000 grand prize. them have a little better day." business is too nuts;'she said.
go for it,"said Ervin,13,a But Ervin,who longs for a The Grapevine O 's per- „
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home-schooled eighth-grader g p pry p I get nervous for her because
recording career,predicted formers are like a second she doesn't have enough
and weekly performer with that the jitters will vanish family,she said,and she is
p Pry."I was when she launches into her especially fond of the opry's sense to get nervous.
the Grapevine O
Kai-
never nervous when I was lit- yet-to-be decided song. gospel show on the fourth As vinJanis approaches,ve a
tle.Now I get a little nervous "It's a lot of fun.You get a Friday of each month. ley Ervin is just as assertive as
' going huge adrenaline rush 'said "I feel people might know she was at 3.
because I know what's oin ;
on.,, Ervin,who was chosen from God a little bit better,and "If you can put in the
She was a bit jittery when hundreds who auditioned in that's a good feeling,"Ervin paper to vote for me on the
she opened for Shania Twain Dallas.Thousands of others said. Internet,it would be great,"
in a televised concert at auditioned nationwide. She is also a member of she said.
Reunion Arena in Dallas in Three years after her the worship team at Metro- Bandy said he found that it
1998,she said.And Ervin fig- debut at The Baptist Church plex Chapel in Euless. pays to have a little faith in
ures she'll be a little fidgety at Park Glen in Fort Worth, Ervin is"very mature for Ervin.
when she sings for celebrity Ervin began singing with area her age,very talented,"said "I said,`Goodness gra-
judges.The TV audience will oprys.She has regularly taken the Rev.Scott Fisher,the cious,if she wants to sing that
cast votes via the Internet the stage at the Garland, church's pastor. bad,we better let her,"'he
and will have a 50 percent say Wylie and Grapevine oprys, Rocky Gribble,president said."She was excellent.I
in which performers advance she said. of Grapevine Opry producer think she's gonna go places."