Richards orders midnight nursing home inspection in Houston
Gov. Ann Richards led a midnight inspection of Montrose Care Center in Houston after reports of squalid conditions. The visit followed a broader set of political moves including Perot’s petition drive and talk of shifting ballots, with state figures weighing in on taxes and reforms.
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Houston
Murphy Brown sparks political clash over values debate
A columnist rebuts Vice President Quayle's criticism of Murphy Brown, arguing unwed motherhood is not the core issue. The piece blames broader political maneuvering, cites S&L scandals and GOP critique of the Great Society, and defends the show's character as a reflection of loneliness and personal struggle.
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Dan Quayle
Inner City
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Education as I see it by Betty Hamilton
Betty Hamilton reflects on a school term at Brownfield Middle School highlighting collaborative projects across grades. She notes regional research, rain forest displays, Oak Grove Young Author Day, and student publishing, plus gifted work, recycling efforts, and daily reading to foster lifelong learning.
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Jeanie Murphy
Brownfield Middle School
Lana Perkins
Murphy
Oak Grove
Cynthia Funderburk
Nancy McGowan
Recycling Club
Kay Davis
Texas Nearly Sold to England by Lost Secret Message
In 1837 Mexico owed England 68 million dollars and offered to trade Texas for loan cancellation. U.S. consul M. O. Jones sent a top secret memo to the Secretary of State, while Texas envoy Fairfax Catlett pressed Washington to block any deal. No formal action followed, but England’s stance and Mexico’s nonrecognition of Texas kept U.S. annexation on track, leading to Texas joining the United States eight years later.
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Mexico
England
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Republic of Texas Legation
Washington
Catlett
United States of America
Houdini Collection Bequeathed to Texas Library
The Hoblitzelle Theater Arts Library at the University of Texas at Austin houses over 85,000 Houdini items including books letters and memorabilia acquired in the 1950s. The collection holds few explanations of his tricks and escape acts with about 600 items directly tied to Houdini. Much of the rest covers other magicians.
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Hoblitzelle Theater Arts Library
University of Texas At Austin
Houdini
Heart Association thanks Brownfield group for successful benefit
A letter from Donnie R. Wade, president of the American Heart Association, thanks Ken and Rita for hosting at a new home, and credits Janice, LaVerne, Bennie, and Maurine with organizing. Rickey Brock and Lamesa Printing supplied invitations, Brownfield State Bank mailed them, and Teysha Cellars plus anonymous corporate donors supported the effort. The letter also thanks volunteers, Brownfield residents, and Terry County for monetary support toward reducing cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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American Heart Association
Ken & Rita
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LaVerne
Bennie
Maurine
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Lamesa Printing
Brownfield State Bank
Teysha Cellars
Brownfield
Terry County
Donnie R. Wade
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Harry Houdini
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!