Brookglenn speakers defend drainage project before commission
Wendt and Clingan defended a $140,000 to $150,000 Middle Bayou drainage project before the court. Commissioners debated funding, future planning, and developer responsibility as residents attended in force praising the community effort. Bass pressed for more input while Lyons and Echols urged area allocation and caution about delays.
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Wendt
Richard Clingan
Clingan
Jernigan
Precinct One
Tom Bass
Bass
Langford
Middle Bayou
Planning Commission
Flood control plan faces homeowner concerns at meeting
Bray cites lack of teeth in flood control while residents worry about future floods in three houses. Lyons hints bond funding for another area. Bass motion passes with no votes as Wendt thanks the court. Notables including Bruce Reat Martha Reat Roy Breland and others attend with Deer Park attorney Mike Culling and Texas Legislator Ed Watson present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Lyons
Bass
Bruce
Martha Reat
Roy Breland, Jr
A. R. Rott
Bill
Sylvia Rose
Richard
Jenny Gage
Jan Wendt
Michael Pulley
Sterling
Erline Roig
Helen Clingan
Donna Guenther
Evelyn Wolfe
James Little
Shirley Faberg
Robert Moore
Louis Bennett
Co. A. Bennett
Sandra Streusand
Shirley Jay
Tommy Cody
Bill Cline
Jerry Young
Dan Stotts
Vernon Follis
Jimmie Jean Follis
Charlie Butterfras
Jennie Jernigan
Deer Park
Mike Culling
Texas
Ed Watson
City councils and HPL discuss West 13th paving and gas lines
The Progress reports on an ongoing dispute over a 30 inch gas line crossing 13th Street near West 13th as the city plans to pave and link to Beltway 8 in Pasadena. HPL tentatively agrees to donate right of way, encase lines, and reimburse city costs, with an agenda item set for August 7 council meeting.
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Council
HPL
13Th Street
West 13Th
Beltway & In
Pasadena
Black
Progress
HPS
Hel
City Hall
Alsep, Cutierrez
Richard A. Nevill
Tom Newell
12Th Street
Health Fair Aims To Publicize Lion Projects
Attendance at the health fair promotes Lion projects to save sight while Jaycees announce a community drive to support better health and blood bank contributions. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a carnival at Town Plaza. Beltone cautions that difficulty locating sounds may signal hearing loss and urges hearing tests.
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Culling
Town Plaza
Beltone Crusade For
Crusade
Deer Park Flooding and Roads Under Review by Bass Visit
County Commissioner Tom Bass visited Deer Park on an exploratory trip to study flooding street pavement and littering issues. The meeting, with six attendees, covered Brookglen flood control, surface water use, and road paving plans on Pasadena Boulevard, with Bass promising to seek cost estimates and potential county help while urging enforcement against littering.
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Tom Bass
Deer Park
Bass
Jamie Bray
Brookgren
Pasadena Boulevard
Brookglen Addition
Brookglen
In Black
Black
Pasadena
Red Bluff
Carpenter
Nancy Gehman
Mike Nobiet
Walter Petter
Petter
Grady Crocker
Itter
Crocker
Potter
Health Commission Split Over Deer Park Hospital Plan
Mrs. Opal Beeson Deer Park public school nurse and HGAC Health Commission member favors a Deer Park hospital citing community need and local support. Dr Edward Ibert also voted for a hospital while others argued population figures and bed counts show no need. The Progress notes Beeson will push for an exception at the July 31 Health Commission meeting.
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Opal Beeson
Deer Park
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Health Commission
Progress
The
Beeson
Edward Ibert
Frederic A. Fleming, Jr
HGAC
Pasadena
la Porte
Clear Lake
Youth Symphony Concerts At City Parks In August
Houston Parks and Recreation Department presents the Houston Youth Symphony Orchestra under conductor William F. Wilson in two park concerts. On Wednesday August 1 at Godwin Park 5102 Rutherglen Street the performance runs 8 to 9 p.m. Free to the public. On August 2 the concert moves to Lansdale Park at Mary Bates and Revs Streets, same 8 to 9 p.m. duration.
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Houston Youth Symphony Orchestra
William F. Wilson
Godwin Park
Rutherglen Street
Lansdale Park
Mary Bates
Revs Streets
Lead Poisoning Can Be Prevented
Lead poisoning poses a preventable threat to children with about 400000 affected yearly. State health officials warn of brain damage, blindness, and severe handicaps from chipped lead paint and other sources. Costs for care run into millions, with long term educational and institutional needs.
Texas Folklife Festival slated at HemisFair site
Eleven of Texas major ethnic groups sign to participate in UT Institute of Texan Cultures second annual festival in San Antonio from Sept 6 to 9. Lebanese Anglo Czech German Italian Japanese Polish Negro Scottish Wendish and Greek Texans join six area fiestas with 31 native food areas and diverse performances including Caech Beseda Dancers and Lebanese dancers.
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Texas
University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures
San Antonio
Albany
New Braunfels
Milton L. Sellers
Dan Harris
City to Collect Old Newspapers in Deer Park
The City of Deer Park approves a volunteer newspaper recycling program with Western Refuse, setting up three collection points behind City Hall, at the city barn, and at the Deer Park Civic Center. A reclaiming station and storage will be added, with a trial period at no city cost and potential funds directed to a youth program. savings from reduced dumping costs and paper sales are projected if participation is high.
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Deer Park
Western Refuse Company
City Hall
Center Street
City Barn
Luella
Deer Park Civic Center
Ed Lehr
Bob Linberger
Bill McDonald
University of Houston
Nugent Myrick
Lehr
Tyig
Western Refuse
Pasadena Community Evening School Fall Registration
Registration for the Community Evening School Fall term opens Aug 13 in the Vocation Building at Pasadena High School. Term starts Aug 27 with classes two nights weekly for 12 weeks at 30 dollars each, including texts. Open to non graduates and credit deficient students, accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Contact 477-1443.
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Community Evening School
Pasadena High School
South Shaver
Pasadena
Stuents
Pasadena Evening High School
Texas Educational Agency
Bay Area Theatre reveals Chuck Dawson Fine Arts Festival line‑up
The Bay Area Theatre outlines its Chuck Dawson Fine Arts Festival including Jesus Christ Superstar with Paul Curlee as Jesus and Tim Sullivan as Judas. The company expands its orchestra and adds a quadrophonic system to control sound, while Frank Harris leads a five piece jazz combo at Lincoln City Park on Aug 2 at 7:30 p.m.
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Bay Area
Adams
Paul Curlee
Jesus
Tim Sullivan
Judas
Donna Corley
Mary Magdalene
David Blassingame
Pi- Tate
Carl Rogers
Caiaphas
Doug Courtney
Simon Zeakdes
Brian Price
Peter
Frank Harris
Lincoln City Park
Grenshaw and
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Harris County
Harris County Commissioners Court
Willow Springs Gully
Spenwick
Health Fair
J. P. Bonnette, Jr
Farmers Insurance
Rudy Wallace
Ed Brown
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Loretta Caudle
Mor Curde
Grete Ott Pac Sta
Eee
20Th Century-Fox
Culpepper Cattle CO
Gary Grimes
7Th Str
Larry Power
Elsie Moore
Dottie McFerrin
J. R, Curren
Annowen
Kyle “Nonnie
Jane Bauer
Eer Park
Eddie Butler Sistee
BA Theatre
San Jacinto Battleground
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