Texans urged to fund highways in State Week appeal
The Passing Parade notes Texas observes Highway and Transportation Week and praises the Texas Good Roads and Transportation Association for pushing more highway funding. It lists proposed revenue options, cites growing support beyond 100 organizations including the McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce, and highlights a Brady meeting motto about action. It mentions aquaculture bills backed by Sen. Lloyd Bentsen’s group and notes McCulloch County aquaculture can boost fish and shellfish production.
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Texas
Lone Star State
Texas Good Roads and Transportation Association
State Highway Fund
McCulloch County
TGR/TA
Alex Karras
4-H Adult Leaders To Meet Monday
The McCulloch County 4-H Adult Leaders Association will meet at 7 p m Monday Sept 27 in the Extension Conference room on the courthouse third floor. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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McCulloch County
4-H
Adult Leaders Association
Voter Registration Deadline Amid Community Meetings In Brady
Brady residents urged to register by Oct 1 as city officials outline plans to pursue Federal Funds under the Community Development Block Grant program. Two public meetings, Sept 28 and Oct 7, will discuss needs and solutions with Tom Tyree of the Concho Valley Council of Governments present.
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Brady
Brady Housing Authority
Billy Jack Neal
Tom Tyree
Concho Valley
Roy B. Miller Dies After Illness in Brady
Roy B. Miller 65 of Brady died about 5 p m Wednesday in Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Services are pending at Brady Funeral Home. He was born March 2 1909 in Lee County and lived in Brady since 1937. He married Odessa Virdell Sept 4 1930 in Brady. A Rochelle High School valedictorian 1925 and World War II veteran, he belonged to the Fourth and Bridge Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife two daughters a sister three brothers six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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Roy B. Miller
Brady
Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital
Brady Funeral Home
Lee County
Odessa Virdell
Rochelle High School
Miller
Fourth and Bridge Street
Leonard
Wanda) DuBose
Lubbock
Fred
Barbara) Dowd
Dallas
Lewis
Mae) Hampton
Hardy W. Miller
San Antonio
Jessie Lee Miller
Leonard Miller
Fort Worth
Council Hires Assistant To City Secretary At Meeting Tuesday
The City Council in executive session approved Mrs. Roby Shuffield as assistant to the city secretary, with duties beginning Oct 1 or after notice. C. B. Groves plans retirement Jan 1 1977, and other actions included resignations of Steve Cunningham and Joyce Poe. The panel discussed sewer line funding, FHA loan conditions, adult education proposal, tax refunds for Leo’s Family Restaurant, a $200 donation to the Fire Department pension, and limited state boat ramp funding. Additional items covered Meadow Creek subdivision, West Texas Utilities suit, and a potential Snowbird Trailer Park plan with a Sept 28 public hearing set.
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Roby
Yvonne) Shuffield
Steve Cunningham
Joyce Poe
Calf Creek
Farmer's Home Administration
Brady Lake
FHA
Angelo State University
Don Hale
Bruce Ball
Brady
American Petrofina Co
Fire Department Pension Fund
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Wilkerson Funeral Home Ambulance
Meadow Creek
West Texas Utilities
Texas Regulatory Commission
West Texas
School Tax Bill Dominates 65th Legislature Debate
With the 65th Legislature to convene in Austin in January, the School Tax Bill is a focal issue. San Augustine ISD has sued the State Board of Education over Foundation School Funds distribution, citing inequities in district valuations. Mason ISD seeks higher assessments to fund education, while inflation drives ad valorem tax concerns across about 300 districts.
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Austin
State Board of Education
San Augustine
Mason Isd
N. T. Bennett
Mason
Supt
R. Clinton Schulze
Schulze
Brady Blood Pressure Clinic Time Change
A new time for the Blood Pressure Clinic is set for September 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Brady Housing Community Center to give nurses more time to arrive. A new blood pressure kit has been donated by Brady National Bank.
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Brady Housing
The
Brady National Bank
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Mark White
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Rolls In
Brady Bulldog
Michelle Jacoby
Mellodianne Mallow
Marci Slocum
Karla Dodds
Jeanne Craft
Chamber of Commerce
Don Morgan
C-C
Morgan
Chamber
Kathy Roddie
Reva Wagner
Ann Dodds
L. B. Cox
Council
C. B. Groves
Leo
Leo Oates
Raul Gonzales
Brady High School
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