Beal Sneed feud ends with a trail of killings across Texas
The Beal Sneed saga spans 1912 to 1924 involving Albert Boyce Sr and Jr, and R O Hilliard as motive behind a Fort Worth murder. Beal Sneed faces repeated trials, acquittals, and relocations amid shifting loyalties as his violence unfolds in Amarillo Paducah Dallas and Vernon. The narrative links a notorious family feud to multiple killings, retrials, and eventual life in Texas oil wealth until Beal’s 1960 death.
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Tarrant County
Beal Sneed
Albert Boyce, Sr
Hilliard
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Polk Street
Albert Jr
Beal
Albert Boyce, Jr
Vernon
East Texas
Lena
Rick
Good cops do good things in Clifton a parent’s story
A Clifton parent recalls passing a stopped stop sign near Clifton High School and a police officer quietly pulling over Lindsey to ensure her safety. He credits the officer with protecting his daughter without knowledge of his newsroom role, praising law enforcement for keeping families safe.
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Clifton
Peter
Lindsey
California
Clifton High School
The Scrooge of V Day on the perils of romance and commerce
A Valentine column mocks pre holiday hype and the commercialization of love. The writer resists big day sentiment while urging daily care for loved ones, noting regret as a warning. Florists may see big orders, though the critique remains sharper on consumerism than on affection.
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Scrooge
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Ciiftonrecord.com
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