Annual Burnet County Fair and Rodeo Parade Awards
Crowds fill the square for the 10th annual Burnet County Fair and Rodeo Parade despite heat. Winners include Best Decorations, Best Burnet County Float, Best Dressed Cowgirl and Cowboy, Best Out of Town Float, and top floats from local clubs and chambers. Complimentary honors given to local services and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet County
Joey Warden
Warden Texaco
Dean
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
Blanco County Fair
Georgetown Chamber of Comme
Galloway Insurance Co
Sharon Downing
Jennifer Shelburn
Edgar Flower & Gift Shop
Donna Millsap
Glen Hyatt
Lisa Hopkins
Dean Ward Gravel
Lisa Hopkin
Ladies Auxiliary
VFW Post
Lake Victor
Burnet
Bethal
Jerry Plumbing
Travis Co
Marble Falls
Stonewall
Jack Fields
Missy Rippy Crowned 1976 Burnet County Fair Queen
A large crowd witnessed Missy Rippy of Smithwick crowned Burnet Fair Queen at Bryce A. Taylor Auditorium. She also holds the Marble Falls Rodeo Queen title, with Donna Milsap and Teri Escamilla as runners-up. The event featured guest speaker Martin Steger, square dancing by Hill Country Road Runners, and an organ drawing won by Barbara Harsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet
Bryce A. Taylor
Missy Rippy
Smithwick
Missy
Marble Falls
Falls Home Demonstration Lab
Donna Milsap
Edgar Flower Shop
Teri Escamilla
Hill Country Antique and Carpet
Marsha Mulhollan
Lake Victor
Donna
John Lopes
Louis Rowlett
University of Texas Longhorn
Britt Hatfield
Kingsland
Martin Steger
Seguin
Frank Enders
Trial Date Set in Montoya Case in Burnet
33rd Dist Judge Jack B. Miller set October 18 for Greg Montoya trial after a venue change from Austin. Montoya faced theft charges for using state funds to pay personal employees. pretrial motions due by September 1, 1976. The defense requested the move due to publicity. Montoya is from Elsa, Hidalgo County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet
Dist
Jack B. Miller
Greg Montoya
Montoya
Udge Mace Thurmond
Austin
Matt Garcia
San Antonio
Craig Washington
Houston
Washington
Garcia
Miller
Ban on CAPCO funding of Meals on Wheels noted
Burnet County Bulletin reports the CAPCO program does not fund Meals on Wheels. The Meals on Wheels effort is sponsored by Burnet Neighborhood Center volunteers and supported by local donations. A related story in this week’s bulletin covers the program further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAPCO
Burnet County Bulletin
Meals On Wheels
CAP
Meals On Wheels Is Sponsored By
Burnet Neighborhood Center Vol
Parents Rally For Kindergarten Funding Change
Parents voice concerns over a proposed 90 day funding plan for kindergarten arguing that payment should be eliminated, state funding should cover costs, and half day sessions could save money while still serving children. They note teachers could be supported if districts can manage finances and urge free access for all students.
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The
Steger
U.S
Hill Country Road Runners Square Dancing Club
Johnny Mathis
Quin Brown
Mildred Brown
Louise Dornberger
Ofgan
Barbara Harsch
Lonzo Fowler
Rosenburg
Thomas Hullum
Terescamilla
Missy Kippy
Millsap
Sherri Riley
Shannon Miller
Kay Mallet
Elsa
Hildage County
Gram
Dorothy Everrett
Jan Bailey
Homor Campbell
Daphne Reavia
Nancy Williams
Mary Alice Quinn
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