22 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Burnet County Bulletin
Location
Burnet, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1977
Page
1
Burnet area merchants describe Christmas sales as exceptional and growing stronger each day as shoppers buy locally amid rising gas costs and traffic concerns. They note more customers prefer home shopping over trips to larger cities and respond to competitively priced merchandise.
Burnet Texas officials chose to grant a January 13 holiday for students to attend the Burnet County Livestock Show, overriding a February 27 ski trip planned by Burnet families. The decision, 4-0 with two abstentions, centers on attendance and ADA funding. The new calendar adds January 2 as an extra school day and keeps other in-service and work days noted for 1977-78.
Barnet The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday night to recommend to the City Council rezoning four acres of land on Highway 281 South. They also want to prepare an ordinance setting highway building standards, including setbacks and masonry requirements.
A 17 year old Marble Falls High School student admitted burglary at Smithwick Grocery in Marble Falls after drinking beer and driving to the town. He stole beer cigarettes a flashlight batteries a knife and a transistor radio valued at 150. He was arrested in Cedar Park for DWI and a prohibited weapon. He was held in Burnet County jail on 1500 bond after transfers among Williamson Georgetown and Burnet jails.
Jimmy Brown a Gary Job Corps Center drug counselor spoke at Burnet High School about alcohol and drug abuse. He said six years in the drug world taught him that drugs promise a carefree life but harm family values and that abusers come from all backgrounds. He noted curiosity starts between ages six and twelve and cited stress relief, rebellion, and low self esteem as drivers, with border and campus towns facing extra supply.
Eli Mayfield named a five member committee led by John Nash Jr to draft guidelines governing interactions between LCRA staff and outside firms. Other appointees include J C Strahan Milton Tate Tom Dean and John Hancock. The panel may report to the February board meeting as the LCRA investigates accusations of misconduct tied to a Brown and Root hunting trip.
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