Unit Road System proposed for Harris County roads
The article outlines a push by Tom Bass to adopt a county wide Unit Road System on a trial basis, aiming to replace piecemeal road work with professional prioritization for the entire county. It notes a court opinion is awaited, and details Bass's long public career and civic work in Harris County including education, politics, and community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Felipe
Atorney
Commissioners Court
Brookglen Drainage Fight Powered by Local Advocate
Brookglen residents press for relief from Willow Springs Gulley Water Shed flooding. San Jacinto College sociology and criminology instructor Wendt leads community visits to Harris County officials, citing Deer Park drainage work and the need to adjust funds and priorities to excavate and clear the gulley. He promises continued outreach and hopes for action before another heavy rainstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookglen
Harris County
Jamie Bray
Deer Park
Tom Rass
Tom Hass
Wendt
Ridgeway
College Park
Harris County Cammissioners Court
City of
Center Street
Spencer
San Jacinto College
Fairmont Parkway
Wilelow’ Springs Gulley
Fairmont Park
Bra
Luella
Brodky
Red Bluff
Country Club
Almeda-Genoa Road
Middle Bayou
Armand Bayou
Collingdale
Brookylen
Commissioners Court
Willow Springs Gulley
Houston
Alvin Prentice Joins Vocational Instructors Workshop
Alvin Prentice of Deer Park High School attends a summer teacher certification program at Southwest Texas State University with over 150 vocational instructors. The session opened in June and runs through July 10. Prentice teaches auto mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park High School
Alvin Prentice
Southwest Texas State University
Premice
Handrick Named Chamber Member Of The Month
Handrick was named Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for June at the regular Board meeting on June 14. The board cited his work on publicity for the Fall Festival and his effort to recruit new members. The meeting also announced three new members and an August 9 annual luncheon at the Hickory House. F. Douglas Kesner discussed the Deer Park Community Hospital project, a 102 bed facility with plans for expansion, staff of around 26 doctors, 260 employees, and a $1.5 million payroll. The board named Bob Tavel chair of the Beautification Committee and planned an oversized garage sale at the Civic Center in August during Beautification Week with city waste pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Supply
San Antonio
Houston
Deady and Marshall Jr
Marshall
Dominican College
Texas Southern University
University of St. Thomas
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Harris County
Bass
Sharpstown
Basa
University of Texas Medical School
Medical Center
St. Theresa's
Spring Branch
Houston Baseball Umpires Association
Houston Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Catholic Educe Association
Parkwood Drive Civic Club
Houston Teachers’ Credit Union
Catholic Inter-racial Committee
Texas Education Agency
Rice University Education Department
Texas Catholic Conference
Bill Handrick
Chamber
Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Wayne Slovacek
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce
Handrick
Deer Park
Progress
Bue Handrick
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Garrison
Glenn Tolar
Bill
Hickory House
W & S Carpet Service
Texas Electric Equipment Company
American Telephone Management
Inc
F. Douglas Kesner
Deer Park Community Hospital
Bob Tavel
Civic Center
WBC
Slovacek
Pasadena Mayor Estimates Flood Damage
Pasadena mayor John Ray Harrison estimated flood losses in streets bridges and city equipment total about 500000 excluding residential damages. Planning co ordinator Andy Helms seeks federal grants and loans for city and residents. The McMasters Shaw bridge was washed away and Jenkins Strawberry bridge weakened. Damages reported include two fire stations and city water pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
John Ray Harrison
Harrison
Andy Helms
McMasters
Shaw
Jenkins
Strawberry
Bell Company Extends Deer Park Phone Service Expansion
Southwestern Bell completed a 352000 project to boost Deer Park central office capacity as part of a 662000 expansion. New gear serves 1200 extra customers and adds Touch Tone direct dialing. Forecasts expect 8000 phones in Deer Park by 1976 from 5750.
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Southwestern Bell
Deer Park
Center Street
Don Carpenter
Southwestern Belt
Deer’ Park
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Tom Bass
Montrose
North Parkwood
Patty
Marty
Paul
Rita
Amy
Vicki
Bobby
Danny
Laura
Davey
United States Army
University of Texas
University of Houston
Houston-Galveston
Ton Area Council
Houston Metropolitan Ministries
Parris County Commissioners
Precemct
Harris Coany
Ifiers
Texas
Ith Street
Larry Power
Elsie Moore
Dottie
McF
Errin
J. R.curren
Kyle
Nonnie
Bartod Joyce Alford
Eddie Butler
Bell Company
Telephone Company
Bell Laboratories
Carpenter
Mother Abloo
Jamesd
Sae
Abboo
Southmore Pasadena
Ravedom
River Dr
San Jacinto Battleground
Leasures
South Randall
Cops Pe
Leasure
America
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