Edom craft town plan eyed by veteran Texas journalist
Robert Mann formerly of Cameron and SMU journalism director weighs starting a country newspaper in Edom, East Texas. He began at The Herald and held roles at Fort Worth Star Telegram and Dallas Times Herald among others with A. C. Greene and Bill Porterfield also noted.
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Texas Monthly
Austin
Robert Mann
Cameron
Southern Methodist University
East Texas
Edom
Downtown Cats Threatened and Homes Needed
A group of eight city cats at a plumbing warehouse behind The Herald face eviction and possible euthanasia as city officials demand removal. The Miller couple, who feed them, seek homes and ask interested responders to call 697-2546.
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Herald
George
Tex’’ Miller
Health Department
NOW group weighs Girl Scouts inclusion debate in NYC
The NOW organization is asked what its stance is on expanding Boy Scouts access and the future of Girl Scouts. Reports suggest advocates say opening to boys could keep older girls in scouting while skeptics push for keeping Girl Scouts as an all girl organization. NYC faces possible November default risk if an alleviating program does not emerge. The President addressed the issue in a midweek speech and city plans face uncertainty as "Fun City" risks fading.
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Girl Scout
Washington
Boy Scout Explorer Division
New York City
Highway Dept weighs changes for busy intersection
Texas Highway Department engineers in Austin study options at the intersection of Highways 77 190 and Farm Road 485 after a deadly October 12 14 crash. A flashing signal system or physical intersection improvements are examined with accident frequency and warrants guiding decisions. funds are available but work awaits study completion expected in a few weeks.
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Austin
Texas Highway Department
Highway Department
Delton Kittrell
Hearne
Kittrell
Milam County pecan show planned for November 8
The Milam County extension office announces the pecan and pecan food show set for November 8 at the American Legion Hall in Rockdale. Growers may submit one entry per pecan variety, with a quart of pecans in a bag, by November 7 at the extension office, Farmers Gin Buckholts, Anderle Lumber Cameron, or Rockdale Chamber office.
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Milam County
American Legion Hall
N. Main
Rockdale
Farmers Gin
Buckholts
Anderle Lumber Co
Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
Winkler
New Salem
Tracy- Duncan
County Extension Office
Texas voters set to decide eight constitutional amendments
Cameron County voters face Tuesday polls to decide eight proposed amendments to a new Texas constitution after a 4.5 million, 2.5 year effort. The measure covers legislative, judiciary, voting, education, finance, local government and general provisions with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cameron Community Center.
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Texas
Dolph Briscoe
University of Texas
Texas A&m
A&m
Cameron
Cameron Community Center
West 6
O. B. Harden
Rain Slick Overpass Crash Kills Two Gause Men
DPS reports a rain slick overpass collision on US 79 near Cameron caused two Gause men to die. Charles Reese 27 died at the scene. John Chandler 21 died at Richards Hospital. Billy Chandler 25 was hospitalized then transferred to Scott and White. John and Doris Henson 55 and 56 from Palestine were hurt. Wright noted the site tied to Johnny Horton’s 15 year prior fatality. Charges pending.
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Milano
DPS
Milton Wright
Cameron
Charles W. Reese
US 79
Justice of the
Jess Brock
John B. Chandler
Richards Hospital
Rockdale
Chandler
Billy Floyd Chandler
Scott and White Memorial Hospital
Temple
John Henson
Doris Henson
Palestine
St. Edward Hospital
Henson
Wright
Johnny Horton
Scott and White Hospital
Giddings School Considers Milam ABE Materials
Representatives from the Giddings State Home and School reviewed Milam County Adult Basic Education materials with County Supt Max McClaren and the Milam program director. Ralph Mock recommended the Milam materials for potential use at the Giddings institution, which serves about 250 youths aged 12 to 17.
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Giddings
Max McClaren
Stewart Hervey
Nell Lewis
McClaren
Ralph Mock
John Dodson
Giddings State School
Giddings State
Gildings
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