Taking a Town and Other Texas Notes in 1900s Spirit
Talk of Texas Footnote to History recounts a 1883 Pecos Toyah town raid by six cowboys who fired on a depot, then faced Rangers and locals in a caboose battle leaving one cowboy and a railroad worker dead. It also notes Texas growth, Palomino lore from Mineral Wells, and a 36 million dollar housing lease for state offices in Austin.
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Pecos
Toyah
Texas & Pacific Railway
Texas Rangers
Mineral Wells
Austin
Weekend break-ins and elusive crops talk in Brownfield
The Crimeline reward stands at 300 dollars for information on recent burglaries. Missing items include a men's diamond ring worth 500 dollars and an engagement ring valued at 390 dollars from West Warren. Weekend thefts also report toolbox and regulator losses from Ford pickups on North Atkins and East Lake. A county crop outlook notes moisture from December and January saved yields, with concern over dry conditions in April amid calls for rain.
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West Warren
North Atkins
East Lake
Bretts Cricket? Umpire Row Sparks Pine Tar Debate
The report recounts George Brett charging the field after a disputed call, restrained by teammates and umpires. Billy Martin argues pine tar coatings could conceal tampering, while noting no direct evidence Bretts bat was altered. Levellands Robin Blake wins a ninth round thriller showing class and hometown pride and future title potential.
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E. Brett
Brett
Billy Martin
They Are Your Representatives Write Them
Addresses for elected officials listed include Ronald Reagan at the White House Washington D C 20000 Lloyd Bentsen Senate Post Office Washington D C 2010 John Tower Senate Post Office Washington D C 20510 Kent Hance 19th District 1214 Longworth Office Building Washington D C 20515 phone 202 225 4005
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Ronald Reagan
United States
White House
Washington, D.C
Lloyd Bentsen
U.S
Senate Post Office
John Tower
U. S
Washington, D. C
Kent Hance
Longworth
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Terry County
West Hill Street
Plains
Lynn Brisendine
W. Hill
Houston
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Ep Fiscer
Pac Hester Post- Duletin
Hondac
Allsup
Bath Highory
PRG
Borden
Coca Cola
Tostitos
PEG
Alpo Dog Food
Bac
Imi
Pater
George Brett
Levelland
Robin Blake
Blake
West Texas
Kelsay
Blacklock
Olds
Mercury
Chevrota & Chrysler
Lubbock Road
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