Brookgren Brookglen flood clash prompts county water plans
Brookgren residents and Brookglen Civic Association press Deer Park and Harris County Flood Control for flood relief. Wendt of the county says water districts bear taxpayers’ burden. Brookglen cites Willow Springs Gully and Deer Park flooding, urging plug removal at the Willow Springs gulley and extensive channel work. Deer Park officials express support, while past allocations and bridge work are debated as insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Langford
Harris County
Langford
Brookgren
Family Loaw Center
Houston
Wendt
Jarvis County
Wende
Deer Park
Willow Springs Gulley
Fairmont Parkway
Red Bluff
Luella
Center Street
Wendi
Progress
Bill Black
Brookglen
Committee of Mayors of
Armand Bayou
Allen-Genoa Road
Black
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
San Jacinto Baptist Church
San Jacin
Manor
Grandview
Buster Ballard
Ballard
Austin
Gary Jernigan
Water Board of the
Utility District
Harris County Flood Control
Middle Bayou
Willow Springs Bayou
Spencer Highway
East Ridge Terrace
Red Bluff Road
Jerniger
W. A. Couch
Jamie Bray
Couch
Jeff Freing
Colurrte Au
Willow Spring Gully
College View
Summer planning outlines for school departments and staffing
The article outlines spring to summer planning for all school departments, including staffing decisions led by James Risinger, enrollment projections from census data, book processing totaling 120 core tons, and agenda preparation for a year-round board schedule. It notes that workshops and consultations with administrators continue through summer and previews future reports on maintenance, building projects, summer school, enrichment programs, and a city partnership recreation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Risinger
Gaither
Fatal Accident Report From Deer Park Week
Three minor accidents were investigated by Deer Park Police with no injuries and little damage. One fatality occurred when a two-vehicle collision on Highway 134 near Deer Park after an unknown vehicle turned in front of northbound traffic. Victims included Robert Jamar Gordon of Houston and several others from Georgia and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Texas Highway Patrol
Jack Allen
Joseph Wynn
Georgia
Stephen Gordon
Houston
Carl M. Wilson
Convention Speakers Highlight Texas Democratic Gatherings
The convention runs through Saturday with speakers including Baytown Rep. Joe Allen U S Sen Walter Mondale Cesar Chavez Rob Reiner and state officials Lt Gov Hobby Speaker Daniel Jr Atty Gen Hill and Party Chair Calvin Guest Also a Wednesday groundbreaking for AFL CIO headquarters at 11th and Lavaca with about 1000 delegates and 1000 guests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communications Workers of America
State Building Grades Council Executive Board
Evans
Baytown
Joe Allen
U.S
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Union
Rob Reiner
Southern Bell expands service with $2 million plan
Southwestern Bell plans near 2 million in expansion to add 4,800 customers in Pasadena, South Houston and Deer Park. The project raises Pasadena area telephones from 5,750 to 105,800 by 1976, with many new Touch-Tone lines and upgraded switching. Repairs after recent flooding cited. cable pressurization aims to prevent moisture intrusion with dehumidified air and chemical sealing to restore waterlogged cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bell
Pasa~ Dena
South Houston
Deer Park
Don Carpenter
Pasadena
Bell Telephone Service
Houston
CIA
Carpenter
Bell Laboratories
Hearing On Need Of Hospitals Slated July 20
Four public hearings will assess future hospital needs in the Pasadena Deer Park La Porte area. At Courthouse Annex Pasadena July 20 at 7 p.m. under the Area Health Commission of the Houston Galveston Area Council. Speakers limited to 15 minutes each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena-Deer Park
la Porte
Courthouse Annex
E. Shaw
Pasadena
Area Health Commission
Houston - Galveston Area
Curran
Coffey-Kirkwood
William R. Coffey
Deer Park
Cynthia Ank
Ronald Kirkwood
John A. Kirkwood
Louisiana
Sami Rayburn
Stephen F. Austin University
University of Houston
Air Products and Chemicals Co
Parade Winners Announced in Deer Park July 4
Deer Park celebrated Independence Day with center street crowds waiting for the fire truck siren to start the parade. Jaycees awarded six trophies to floats drill teams and riding clubs including Houston-Etres Drill team Blalock Southeast Faith Memorial Nursing Homies Kathy's Korner Royal Academy of Fine Arts Lions Club and Deer Park Riding Club. A note on white patent leather shoes warns against polish transfer to clothing or furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Center Street
Jaycees
Houston-Etres
Blalock Southeast -Faith Memorial Nursing Homies
Kathy's
San Jac Regents Set Tax Rate and Approve Budget
The San Jacinto College Board set district tax at 20 cents per $100 value, extending last year’s rate, with agents appointed to assess and collect taxes. A 5% pay raise for all college personnel takes effect Sept 1. Three faculty hires were approved for 1978 14: Francis J. Pyle, Randy Cox, and King Campbell. The board created Veterans Affairs, adopted a $46,566.10 budget, and authorized water-line planning for the north campus. Additional actions covered equipment bids, a science building air conditioning warrant, scholarship committee appointments, and a budget hearing date set for Aug. 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto College Board of Regents
Carl S. Smith
Harris County
Sherwood Blair
Chambers County
Francis J. Pyle
Randy Cox
King Campbell
Deer Park
Office of Veterans Affairs
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Robert M. Atkinson and Associates, Inc
Water District
Best Barber and Beauty Supply
Southland Beauty Supply
Baxter Construction
Baxter
San Jacinto
Marconi
Charles Brown
Dean Evans
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Wate Clark
Arthur Gaponer
Geules
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William Morton
Rontes
Joseph Sargent
Antisis
Buzz
Hubbard
Miss Smaltery
Jennifer Ford
Guy L. Mord
Pickerton
Small Pry
A.A.U
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Jennifer
Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Texas
7Th Street
Larry Power
Elsie Moore
Dottie McFerrin
J R. Curren
Kyle
Nonnie
Barton Joyce Alford
George Rene
Eddie Butler
Harris’ County
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Carol Reading
Ite
Abdoo
Southmore Pasadena
San Jacinto Battleground
Sylvan Beach
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Eunice
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