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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
2
The Deer Park district plans a budget next month with a tax rate cut from 1.79 to 1.78 per 100 valuation. The editorial praises the trustees for prioritizing tax relief, notes property values rising by about 150 million, and argues the cut strengthens trust between homeowners, industry, and the district while funding pay raises and new programs.
A district spokesman said about 8000 report cards were mailed at 13 cents each, totaling a little over $1000. He noted that mailing to all students costs less than paying an employee to distribute and mail cards to those who cannot pick them up, with additional administrative costs reducing savings.
City officials reject a front door drop slot or front box for water payments. A drive through window will be built for payments at the new city hall. A past trial cut glass for a drop slot failed due to weakening the door. The Act changes protect honest merchants and limit treble damages if proper notices and refunds occur. Consumer protection details and a toll free aid line are provided.
A reporter recalls being asked to judge a nude beauty pageant at a nudist resort. He notes critics call it sexist while reflecting on past contests and his own caution about balancing journalism with personal exposure. He was unable to attend due to another commitment.
Progress files note multiple 1970s actions including a land purchase by the school board, South Campus completion deemed by the board, a city street paving contract approval, and leadership changes such as W. R. Davison to the San Jacinto Board of Regents and Bill Black elected president of the Harris County mayors and Councilmen Association.
Paul Taylor testified he drove 30 to 35 mph in fog when he saw an object on the road and slammed brakes. His wife moaned and died after the Ford struck the 75th car of a 97-car train, derailing it. Taylor sued the railroad for $98,000.
A court ordered the railroad to pay $98,000 after finding duty to aid injured riders extends even when the other party may be at fault. The article also notes routine switch-engine stoppages on the main line near Deer Park causing lights to blink and traffic hazards. Residents are urged to report such stops to the Deer Park Police Department and the Southern Pacific Company, with city officials promising remedies.
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