Page 10 • Tuesday, April 20, 1999 Protestors scrutinize security, agenda at Governor’s Mans AUSTIN (AP) — Texas Gov. George W. Bush’s security detail is under orders to arrest protesters at the Governor’s Mansion more quickly, according to several ac tivists who have been detained or witnessed arrests in recent months. Protesters contend that the gov ernor, who is in exploratory fund raising for a possible presidential bid, is squelching political criti cism around the mansion to tidy his national image. “They’ve got a new game in play there,” environmental activist Rick Abraham told the Austin American-Statesman. “I’ve been at and seen no telling how many demonstrations at the Governor’s Mansion over the years” but never witnessed Department of Public Safety troopers so willing to make arrests. One environmental group, Tex ans United Education Fund, pre pared today to test the resolve of DPS troopers who protect the gov ernor, the mansion and nearby Capitol. The environmentalists want to return to the scene where one of their members was arrested earlier in the year. Abraham was handcuffed on March 29 while on the sidewalk in front of the mansion near downtown and jailed for 12 hours for blocking an entrance, which is a Class B mis demeanor under Texas law. But DPS officers deny any stepped-up enforcement. “The rules haven’t changed,” O.K. Elision, the DPS major in charge of Capitol Police, told the newspaper. Instead, troopers say, there is in creased concern for protesters’ safety and that of others walking near the mansion as the historic building undergoes renovation. Bush announced this month that he has raised more than $7 million for his presidential ex ploratory committee in advance of a possible 2000 bid. But the governor did not ask for the tighter security, according to spokesman Scott McClellan. “This was a decision by the DPS,” said McClellan. However, critics of the stricter mansion perimeterp:! that at least 18 pec;; arrested for demons::} else of their Firsi rights on publicside;.^ ficial entrance. The DPS doesnei statistics for the ie perimeter, DPSspoi Cox said, so itisimi pare 1999 arrests w Gallery and Custom Framing 404 University Drive East College Station,Tx. (409) 693-6894 ONE HOUR DIPLOMA FRAMING Graduation Weekend 10% OFF with this coupon Best Quality in Town • Best Value • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Friday, May 14th 10:00 a.m. - Midnight • Saturday, May 15th 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ; Book your Ring Dance Tux and receive dh FREE dh kAH your vest and shoe rental wO FT Expires 4/24/99. Present coupon when ordering. *1 a STUDENT SPECIAL! G o I 1 C o u r s e Present your student I.D. and receive a Greenfee for $ 7.00 and ride in a cart for just $ 5.75 more. This offer is good after 3:00 p.m. on Monday thru Thursday. American Golf Corporation, Specializing in alTthe Latest Hip-Hop And r&b Music. v. mmA w/ student ID BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION 3527 S. Texas Ave 409.268.2032 (Across from Arron Rental @ Texas & Dunn) Save on your deductibles! on auto body repair and glass Use our special discount toward your insurance deductibles. | No out of pocket money in most cases. For details call or stop by our shop. ^ 691-0366 1 TAMU FM 2818 Airport * Avalon 5591 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy. (Hwy. 60), College Station, (West University) Shape that bodyl Petal Patch 0 ?e