PUC Rules Bell Lowers Residential Rates in Texas
The Public Utility Commission orders Bell Telephone to reduce basic residential and business rates while allowing higher charges for specialized services such as fancy phones touchtones and WATS lines. The ruling shifts cost toward larger businesses and premium equipment, claimed as equitable and beneficial to Texas consumers.
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Public Utility Commission
Bell Telephone
Bell
WATS
PUC
Marble Falls School Board Reviews Special Education Programs
The Marble Falls and Burnet districts report strong progress in special education, with gains in the early childhood unit and in severely handicapped classrooms. Officials note referrals, need for therapists, and ongoing plan to share programs. a Briggs Civic Center lease and track facility bids are also approved.
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Marble Falls
Pittman
Burnet
Robert Wilkin
Bertram Council Considers Higher Gas Rates
Bertram aldermen debated Lone Star Gas rate increase affecting residents after incorporation changed base charges to match nearby towns. Officials discussed rate of return, investment, extension policies, and potential reimbursable fees for a rate consultant, with a possible pass through if the council accepts the hike.
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Bertram Incorporated
Barnet
Lone Star
Burnet
Bertram
Darrell Montgomery
Walthers
Odiorge
Burnet Airport Plan Faces Funding Hurdles
Harry Raindl manager of KHLB radio and Airport Committee member discussed Burnet’s push for a new airport master plan financed with 27 000 dollars from federal funds. Current guidelines require proof of handling 4 000 transient operations annually and other criteria not yet met. the project cannot yet qualify for the aid.
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Harry Raindl
KHLB
Burnet
Airport repairs urged to boost operations and revenue
Ravnd recommended repairing the old airstrip to meet federal guidelines and increase transient operations, boost Bur net business, lift gas and oil sales, and attract private leasing of maintenance. The official stressed the need to act now to realize a quality airport and comply with federal standards.
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Ient
Ravnd
Kavid
Bertram council allocates funds for recreation and vendor rules
Bertram aldermen approve 250 from revenue sharing for community games and equipment including a quilting frame and card tables. They tabled a draft itinerant vendor ordinance while planning a permit system and bonds. A marshal position is funded pending applicants as officers discuss backup bids on a used backhoe and a larger water maintenance contract.
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Fred Felan
Montgomery
Bertram
Jim Breazeal
Odiorne
Texas
Felan
Carolyn Smith
Water Department
Garrett Wilkinson Company
River City Machinery of
Austin
Barbara Petkovsky
American National Insurance Company
G.M. Huggins
Wayne Locke
Huggins
Everett Smith
Petkovsky
Burnet Independent School
Mystery donor offers land for Burnet stadium
Ramsey Clinton told the Burnet School Board that a real estate agent may donate lake front land for a new football stadium. Donor identity and location were not disclosed. Lots valued at 12 000 to 30 000 dollars would be earmarked for stadium use and tax exemption requires board acceptance by year end. A special meeting before December 31 was planned to review details.
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Burnet
Ramsey Clinton
E.B. Price
Burnet School Board Praises Audit with No Problems Found
Burnet School Board approved the 1975-76 financial audit by Balzer and Davidson, noting no problems. The 99.14 percent tax collection was described as the best all year, and Grissom praised the computer system for giving needed information quickly. A $195,454 cash carryover was seen as a cushion for payrolls, while bonds will require about $150,000 annually for years to come.
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Burnet
Balzer
Davidson
E.B. Price
Bertram
C.O. Balzer
John Grissom
Price
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Texas Association of School Board
Burnet County
Bluebonnet Publishing Inc
George W. Puckett
General Reponer
Joan A. Puckett
Virgil E. Moore
Eddie A. Fisher
Marty Primeau
Charmain Haris
Chuck Dean
Marvin Dodd
Sve
Ay Mney
Paula Rickaby
AB. Castee
Floreine Ferrick
Congress
Texae
Progammuern
Association
Clinton
Burnet Tax Office
Grissom
Tax Office
Ralzer
Gene Taylor
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