Kirby Building Systems Expands into Parking Structures
Kirby Building Systems of Houston formed Texas Unicon Structures Inc by acquiring assets of Vicon Uni-Structures and TUS Inc. The unit will manufacture Unicon parking structures in Texas and Louisiana from a 34 million concrete casting plant and a new Katy facility.
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Kirby Building Systems, Inc
Houston
Jay C. Tapp
Kirby Building Systems
Tapp
Texas — Unicon Structures, Inc
Kirby
Vicon Uni—Structures, Inc
TUS, Inc
Kirby Building Systems,Inc
Bissonnet
Texas
Louisiana
Los Angles
Gerald D. Hines Interests
Smith
Westheimer
Unicon
Kirby Industries, Inc
Zone Poll Cards Reported in Katy Public Opinion Poll
The Katy City Council may consider tabulating poll results after receiving about 375 of 1000 zoning survey cards. The item could appear in Thursday's City Council report though not on the agenda.
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Katy
Sullivan to Speak at Baptist Associational Banquet
Dr. James L. Sullivan, executive secretary treasurer for the Sunday School Board, will address the San Felipe Baptist Associational Missions Banquet on August 30 at 8:00 p.m. in the Lamar High School cafeteria Rosenberg. The event kicks off the second phase of a three part Mission Thrust.
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San Felipe
James L. Sullivan
Southern Baptist Convention
Nashville
Tennessee
Dr. Sullivan
Mississippi
Mississippi College
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Missassainni
Texas
Kenneth H. Milla
Katy Baptiat Church
Katy Board Adopts 1971 72 Budget With Rise
The Katy School Board approves a 2 161 137 00 budget for 1971 72, up 26 percent over 1971, with a tax rate of 1 36 per 100 valuation and 1 05 for local maintenance plus 31 cents for debt service. The district cites added teachers, salary increases, maintenance costs and debt service as drivers, noting high per pupil costs and a large curriculum. Board discussions followed with gas and mineral resource owners and architects about facility plans.
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Katy
James ©. Taylor
Doyle Jones Revival Opens Sunday at Katy Assembly of God
The Katy Assembly of God hosts a revival August 29 to September 5 with 7:30 p.m. services led by Doyle Jones of Houston. Jones, a Southwestern Assemblies of God graduate, has toured the U.S. and abroad, is a noted musician and recording artist, and will perform multiple piano pieces and slides of Africa and Nicaragua during one evening.
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Doyle Jones
Katy
Assembly of God
Katy Assembly of God Church
Houston
Jones
Southwestern Assemblies of God College
U.S.A
Africa
Nicaragua
Glen Montgomery
Reverend Jones
Royal Boosters To Meet Monday
The Royal Booster Club invites members for the new school year with dues at $1 per person. Mrs. Robert Cardiff chairs memberships as workers are sought for concession stands on Thursday and Friday nights. The September meeting is set for next Monday evening August 30 at 7 30 at the high school.
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Royal Booster Club
Robert Cardiff
Booster Club
Hopkins Farm Hosts Pine Island Road Races Saturday
Over 50 long distance runners from Houston area are expected for Pine Island Road Races at Hopkins Farm near Pine Island Community between Brookshire and Waller. Two races 26 mile and 15 mile start and finish at Dr. J J Hopkins farm with course northward into Waller County and return.
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Houston
Pine Island
Brookshire
Waller
J.J. Hopkins
Dr. Hopkins
Don Slocomb
Nancy Laird
Gulf A.A.U
Beaumont
Dallas—Ft. Worth
Herb Fred
Wayne Comer
Rice University
William Eppright
Dr. Hopkins’ Farm
Waller County
Katy Tigers Scrimmage in Houston Friday game notes
Katy Tigers head to Northwest Academy in Houston Friday at 5 00 p m for first pre season scrimmage. About 48 players travel with Rhoads noting progress in offense including QB Ronnie Scearce and receivers Black Bankston Stiles. A second scrimmage with Weimar is set for Friday at 7 00 p m at Tiger Stadium.
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Katy Tigers
Northwest Academy
Houston
Tiger
Tigers
Needville
Jack Rhoads
Ronnie Scearce
Charles Black
Daniel Bankston
Universal
Weimar
Tiger Stadium
Brookshire Votes on $100000 Bond Issue This Saturday
Voters in Brookshire will decide four propositions totaling 100000 for city improvements. Proposals cover street drainage 10000 office building expansion 8000 landfill site 57000 and park land 25000 with a municipal election at the Brookshire Municipal Building under election officials Mrs W D Bains Miss Jimmie Dell Tubbs David Alexander and Mrs Lillie Mae Buller.
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Brookshire
W.D. Bains
Jimmie Dell Tubbs
David Alexander
Lillie Mae Buller
City of
Brookshire Water Board Hones Repairs and Grants Details
At a special Brookshire Municipal Water Board meeting on Monday August 23 the engineer from Katy Drilling Co recommended repairs to Brookshire water well No 2. Well 2 has been shut down due to sinking water levels while Well 1 continues to serve the present population. The board also approved a second grant increasing federal aid from 26030 to 60060 with conditions including a borrowing clause for state matching aid.
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Brookshire Municipal Water Board
Katy Drilling Company
Brookshire Water Well No
Brookshire
Sea Brookshire
Katy Trustee Filing Ends September 2
George A. Rheman Jr. is the only announced candidate for Katy School Board Position No. 2. Incumbent Jack M. Kinsberger will not seek re election for Position No. 1. Election on October 2 with potential runoff October 16. Filing deadline 4:00 p.m. September 2. blanks available in the Administration Building Business Office.
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George A. Rheman, Jr
Katy
Rheman Ts
Jack M. Kinsberger
Brookshire Advances City Meeting to August 80 at 7 PM
Brookshire moves the Brookshire City Council meeting from Labor Day to August 80 at 7 p.m. due to the regular schedule. The change shifts the date, time, and observer attendance implications for residents and officials.
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Brookshire
Ice Cream Supper Hosted by Brookshire Chapter 662
Mrs. James K. McDonald secretary of the C E S Brookshire Chapter No 662 says the Ice cream supper will be held at VFW Park Saturday evening from 6 to 8 PM Proceeds go to the Chapter It was previously planned at her home
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James K. McDonald
C.E.S. Brookshire
the Times
VFW Park
Ice Cream Social at St Bartholomew’s Church
Sunday afternoon from 3 to 7 o clock St Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in Katy hosts an ice cream social Baskin and Robbins provides the ice cream and serves it assisted by the Ladies of St Bartholomew’s Proceeds go to the school of religious instructions building fund.
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St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church
Katy
Baskin and Robbins
Memorial
St. Bartholomew's
School of Religious Instructions
Trash Cans Must Be Right
Brookshire residents are reminded of the refuse ordinance requiring metal plastic or suitable containers with a lid or cover. Containers must be watertight no more than 30 gallons and weigh under 100 pounds when filled. Handles should exist for lifting per Mayor Speir. See legal notice on classified page.
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Brookshire
Speir
Falcons Scrimmage at Ganado Hosts Three Teams
The Royal's Fighting Falcons will field three squads freshman B and varsity for a scrimmage at Ganado Friday August 27 starting at 7 p.m. Coach Bobby Stuart and staff welcomed 62 prospects reporting for practice last week.
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Royal
Fighting Falcons
Ganado
Bobby Stuart
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Fayette County
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Wharton County
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Fort Bend County
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Harris County
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John Bock
Neal Smolik
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