Proposed School Changes Spark Bronte Voter Registration Push
Coke County residents face a Friday deadline to register by January 31 to vote in upcoming elections. County officials report 1140 registrants so far and remind all ages must register. Tax deadlines for state county city and school taxes also due January 31. Bronte School Board discusses Governor's Committee recommendations with Superintendent Barbee sharing a preparatory paper reflecting board views.
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Bronte School trustees oppose some Connally plan elements
The trustees deem parts of Governor Connally’s education report beneficial but oppose others, warning against excessive centralization and the loss of small-town schools. They argue that shrinking Texas’s 865 communities and forcing students into larger districts erodes local life and character.
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Nail Services Held for Andrew J Nail in Bronte
Graveside rites for Andrew J. Doc Nail, 62, were at Fairview Cemetery. Funeral at Hosch Funeral Home Chapel in Santa Anna with Rev. Bill Brewer officiating. Died Thursday in a San Angelo hospital. born June 9, 1906 in Bronte. Lived in Santa Anna two years. married Lilly MacNeill on December 28, 1924 at Crowell.
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Longhorns Stay Undefeated In District with 80 35 Victory
Bronte Longhorns overwhelmed Water Valley 80 to 35 to move to 5 0 in district play. Keith McCutchen led with 22 points followed by David Denman 18 and Randy Caperton 14. Girls beat Water Valley 62 50 led by Melissa Lee 27.
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Bronze School enrolls 326 students for second semester
Bronze School reports 326 students enrolled as of January 21, with 219 in elementary and 107 in high school. Grade counts include 1st 26, 2nd 26, 3rd 26, 4th 27, 5th 32, 6th 28, 7th 25, 8th 29, 9th 27, 10th 26, 11th 32, and 12th 22.
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School Census Deadline set for Bronte district
The Bronte Independent School District announces the annual school census with final day Friday. It counts children aged six to eighteen as of September 1, 1969, regardless of school enrollment. Census trustee Mrs. Clark Glenn asks families with eligible children or those who may be missed to contact the superintendent's office.
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New Car Tags Go on Sale in February
County Tax Assessor-Collector O B Jacobs announced February 1 as the start date for selling the new reflectorized Texan license plates. Sales run through April 1, with owners to bring title certificate 1968 license receipt current address and zip code. State law requires registering in the resident county and presenting ownership proof.
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Texas school reform proposals target district consolidation in Coke County
The plans would cut Texas districts from 1218 to 353 and shift property valuations to market value. Coke County would mostly be in one district though Wa ter Valley and Blackwell areas fall outside. Local Bronte board defends Bronte’s standards and student participation while opposing blanket centralization citing transportation costs and local pride.
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