CISD to raise taxes after bond defeats to fund Yee Campus repairs
The Cameron Independent School District faces higher operating costs and must raise taxes to improve Yee Campus facilities. With two bond requests defeated, the plan targets a gym in poor condition and science room upgrades, shifting priorities from a fieldhouse to science amenities before tax measures pass.
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Cameron Independent
Yee
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CISD Faces Small Tax Hike for Key Facilities
The district argues bond indebtedness is among the lowest for similar Texas districts and seeks a modest tax increase to fund essential improvements to the physical plant. It notes no relief from revenue sharing or urban renewal funds, and warns without the upgrade there will be no adequate gym or science facilities, despite a proud football program.
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Milam County
CISD
Liberty Hill to seek injunction over mass gatherings
Millam Areans Georgetown reports that Milam County commissioners approved a measure to seek an injunction against large concerts like Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic at Liberty Hill. The resolution, introduced by Commissioner Wesiey Oust, cites health safety and moral concerns for Liberty Hill residents.
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Williamson County
Willie Nelson
Liberty Hill
Wesiey |Oust
Calvert Woman Found Dead After Hammer Attack
Mrs. Gertie Rodgers, 80, was found dead in her Calvert home last Saturday afternoon. Sheriff E P Elliott suspects robbery after entry through a kitchen window and a ransacked house. The death appears to be from blows to the head with a hammer.
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Gertie Rodgers
E. P. Elliott
Rockdale Adopts Ordinance Limiting Indecent Publications
Rockdale city council approves a statute to ban sale or display of indecent publications to under 18s with defined terms and penalties. The measure, pushed by the Rockdale Christian Association visitors, followed a council meeting discussion. Hearne schools receive a 120000 grant to aid minority isolation challenges, targeting reading and math with human relations focus.
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Rockdale
Rockdale Christian Association
Hearne
Somerville School Tax Hike Expected After Legislature
Taxpayers in Somerville face higher levies as the 64th legislature impacts funding. Supt. Pat Hicks and the trustees warn taxpayers that increases are likely district wide and explain the reasons to the community.
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Somerville
Somerville Independent School District
Pat Hicks
Contestants Split Prize Money in McGregor Rocking Chair Race
The final two participants agreed at 5 22 p m last Monday to divide the $300 prize money for the rocking chair marathon. Larry Hollingsworth took $150 for first place and $150 for second after a 70 hour 22 minute endurance, while Randy Gilliland received part of the remaining purse.
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McGregor
Randy Gilliland
Sting
Belton Store to Close Due to Space Shortage
Officials announced Perry's Belton store will close because of space constraints hindering expansion. Executives have sought a suitable site for 7,500 square feet for years without reaching an agreement, delaying the new Belton store project.
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Belton
Tro Cameron
Texas adopts year round vehicle registration system
Gov Dolph Briscoe signed House Bill 1924 creating a staggered monthly renewal schedule beginning January 1 1978. The 64th Legislature approved the move to a 12 deadline system replacing a single April 1 renewal period. Motorists will receive notices with their new renewal date.
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Austin
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Bob Simpson
Amarillo
Bob Townsley
Thorndale mill seeks refinancing amid asset sale notices
Cen Tex Cotton Oil Mill in Thorndale reports plans to refinance despite notices of public sale of assets posted by substitute trustee Tom Shipp for Houston Bank for Cooperatives. Mill employs 14 on payroll. total staff 25 year round, 40 more during processing season. Mill grossed about 4.8 million dollars last fiscal year and holds 13,000 acres of sunflowers under contract for 1975.
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Cen-Tex
Henry C. Wehmeyer
Houston Bank For Cooperatives
Tom Shipp
Milam County
Shipp
Wehmieger
Allen Ray David
David
Tl Cooperative Gins
Ellison Elected State FFA President 1975 76
Mark Ellison of the Rose bud Lott FFA Chapter is chosen as State FFA president for 1975 76 at the Houston convention. He is the first from Area VIII in 20 years and will tour Texas and the nation, addressing conventions clubs and schools. His duties begin with a Leadership Conference in Washington DC from July 21 to 25 meeting President Ford and officials.
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Mark Ellison
Rosebud-Lott Future Farmers of America
FFA
Houston
Rosebud-Lott
Mark
Texas
Chambers of Commerce
Cattle Prices Fall at Cameron Auction as Hogs Climb
Cattle prices declined again last week at Cameron Livestock Auction with declines of up to $4 for some offerings. Hog prices rose, slaughter cows down $3 to $4, feeders and calves mostly lower, with high points for creep fed calves and choice feeder steers. Barrows and gilts rose by $1 while sows stayed steady. US 1-2 up to $56.70 and sows to $46.00.
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Cameron
July City Sales Tax Payments Go To Cameron And Rockdale
Cameron and Rockdale received monthly city sales tax refunds of 1239.55 and 1007.63 respectively last week. Thorndale Rogers and Rosebud did not receive payments. statewide, Comptroller Bob Bullock said $11.4 million was distributed to Texas towns in July, with a refined 45 day limit on funds.
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Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
Rogers
Rosebud
Bob Bullock
Texas
Bullock
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