Texas Ranger Hall Returns From Retirement In 1885
Jan 9 1885 was uneventful for Lee Hall but future governor requests bring the retired Ranger back a month later. Hall, a North Carolinian, served as Sherman town marshal Denison deputy and Texas legislature sergeant at arms before joining Leander McNellys Ranger company. He helped capture numerous criminals and aided King Fisher and Sam Bass during dangerous frontier months.
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Milam County residents urged to stay vigilant online
The piece warns readers to use separate email accounts for public postings, guard numbers, and avoid sharing information with unknown callers. It suggests not filling out prize signups, reporting lost cards or checks, and proper PIN handling, while noting a broader historical tale about Texas Rangers and cross border negotiations surrounding 1880s banditry.
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Yahoo
Hotmail
MCT
Milam County
Texans Flee Pursued by Rurales in Rio Grande Border Episode
A late night social gathering ends with the Texans surrounded by rurales near the Rio Grande. Hall refuses imprisonment and orders a bold escape as they race for the river, pursued by Mexican riders into darkness. The incident becomes a Texas talker for weeks and shapes family history in the Hall household. Comments welcome at Haile PDG.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Carrizo Springs
Dimmit
John Ireland
Texas
County records storage expansion and 2009 aims outlined
County officials report major storage renovations for records with fire protected metal cells and plan to use new space for District and County Clerk files and some District Attorney records after Phase 2. They anticipate funding efforts with state and federal sources, and note 2009 housing prisoner earnings near 310,710 dollars may set a revenue target.
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Governor’s Office
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Texas ethics prosecutor Ronnie Earle ends term and successor elected
Ethics prosecutor Ronnie Earle completes his final term as Travis County district attorney. Rosemary Lehmberg, his long time first assistant, wins the 2008 general election to become his successor. Lawmakers file hundreds of bills ahead of the legislative session including elk reclassification, texting while driving ban, and straight party voting elimination for judicial offices.
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Stephenville
Eddie Lucio III
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R-Houston
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SUPER CROSSWORD FOREIGN FILMS ACROSS 1 Vouchers and film clues unite in a grand puzzle round
A themed crossword lists Across and Down entries centered on foreign films and related terms, with clues spanning actors titles languages and cinematic works across a dense grid. Key names include Major Barbara Bus Stop and Love a Parade among others, testing recognition and wordplay.
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Major Barbara
Clair Or Coty
Gertrude
Peter O'Toole
Fido
Judy Davis
Mr. Miyagi
Jose
Ken
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