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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1973
Page
1
Burke urged delaying the ordinance to form a study committee and cited 2½ years of study. McDonald pressed for a roll call vote while Tolar warned the city could incur up to a quarter of a million dollars in costs over two years by approving the plan.
The Deer Park council hears arguments on subdividing and compensation for five acres, with Tolar proposing a $50 000 payment and a $120 000 revenue forecast if subdivided. Audience member Lloyd Kimberlin warns neighbors face higher mortgage payments after a tax notice, noting several in the area received larger tax bills and some faced selling homes. Councilman Hall criticizes delayed state tax evaluations.
Fred Jacks of Plaza Appliance at Town Plaza Shopping Center announces Plaza Appliance has been awarded a Goodyear tire franchise. A new location at Center and Sylvia Streets will combine Goodyear tires with the existing GE appliances. The store will offer tires and accessories plus a service center for tune ups brakes shocks alignment and minor repairs.
The Deer Park Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a preliminary public hearing at 6 30 p m Monday March 19 at City Hall on a rezoning request from Single Family to Office and Professional. Tracts 7 8 9 10 11 12 of Lot 102 are owned by Billy Hedrick who seeks the change. A J Whipple plans to buy the property to build an office vision with a full line of G E built ins wallpaper light fixtures and television antennas. Construction may start within 60 days and the site could open by July 1. Hedrick said the expansion will maintain quality products and services at competitive prices.
Walter D. Hall seeks reelection to Deer Park City Council Position 3 for two more years. He pledges to serve the community and help build the finest in Texas if elected on April 3, 1973.
Laura Ann Haas of Highlands is in Memorial Baptist Hospital ICU after a shooting accident when a youth mishandled an apparent unloaded BB gun at a home on Elm Street. A pellet lodged near her head. Officer D Carwile and Detective Billy Bess linked the case.
Citizens may attend the hearing on the zoning proposal as stated by Hank Krebs acting chairman of the commission inviting public input on the change.
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