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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
2
In a June 1 1972 Deer Park Progress report Bullock warns that crossover voting and dual voting violate Article 240 of the Texas Election Code and carry fines from 100 to 500 dollars. He urges local officials to enforce the law to preserve election integrity and deter two precinct ballots per voter. He cites May 6 instances and calls for prosecutors if violations persist.
City officials discussed insurance barriers for the parks mini-bike trails. The city learns no insurer will cover liability, with Lloyds of London named but deemed too costly at 600 dollars per bike. Council also considers summer recreation cooperation with the Deer Park ISD and rejects a pricey Park Drive resurfacing bid. Local actions include a four way stop at Durant and Oscar and penalties for indecent exposure, while the city attorney Paul Strong reviews an appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.
The profile discusses a Deer Park businessman who built a local ad network with 24 firms, plans a biweekly page, and aims to keep shopping local with tax advantages. He co-owns Matthews Superette, directs at First National Bank of Deer Park, and supports DE students while emphasizing honest politics and community service.
Jim Matthews may have winning candidates at the polls but is outvoted at home. He and Loyce run the store books with three daughters and a cat that had five kittens from which all were given away. Oldest daughter Susan is married to Tim Teel in Texas City. they expect a grandchild in October. Shirley and Shelia, both 16, attend La Porte High School. The Matthews belong to the Church of Christ.
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