Editorial Vote FOR Flood Control Tax Increase
The Progress urges Deer Park voters to back a 10 cent flood control maintenance tax hike in the Nov 8 election to fund a 1978 flood control program. Costs have risen and the current five cent rate has not changed in over 20 years as Harris County maintains about 6,000 miles of drainage. The proposal would add about $1 per month for a $40,000 home, aiming to prevent future drainage problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Harris County
Halloween Parade Lights Deer Park Streets
Halloween Night drew sirens and costumed guests through Deer Park streets. The next morning a grey dawn revealed a deserted town square with a lone stop sign wrapped in orange and black crepe and an emptied tent amid cups. The Progress thanks the Parks and Recreation Department and civic groups for a celebration that avoided tragedy, unlike a past death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Parks and Recreation Department
Soulful reflections on country music and reality
A narrator defends country songs as a truthful chronicle of American life while recalling intimate scenes in a cluttered room. He cites press releases, family ties to regional roots, and memories of Roy Acuff songs and gunfire imagery to illustrate the genre’s moral edge and enduring appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Oklahoma
Missouri
Arkansas
Bakersfield
Calif
Roy Acuff
Request to use local pool for therapy sessions
A reader asks if a district pool can be made available for therapy swimming two to three nights weekly. A Deer Park Independent School District representative said questions like this must go to Jim Kethan, Physical Education Supervisor, for consideration, with case-specific details determining eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park Independent School District
Jim Kethan
Deer Park Chamber Thanks Progress and Local Helpers
The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Board thanks the Deer Park Progress and participants of the 1977 Fall Festival for its success. Special appreciation to Progress staff for ad sales and Dr. Tom Godwin for leadership. signed by Darlene Carwile, Executive VP, on behalf of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Your legal rights by Bryant Berry Jr Attorney at Law
Sam Dillard, 24, obtained a life policy for 100000 dollars. He stood six feet tall, weighing about 16 pounds, appearing healthy with no internal illness. At 16 he had a convulsive seizure linked to epilepsy. A year later he joined the Army but was discharged in under two months for psychoneurosis and conversion reactions. A sedative was prescribed, commonly used for epileptics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Berry, Jr
Sam Dillard
Sam
Insurance policy good health clause upheld in Texas ruling
The Supreme Court of Texas ruled the insurer may enforce a good health condition even without medical questions or examination. Sam died of epilepsy after a month in hospital. his mother, beneficiary, argued waiver. Court found no requirement to probe epilepsy and held Sam not in good health, thus insurer wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Consumer safeguards warn against deceptive telephone sales
John L. baseline attorney general warns consumers about tricks used by telemarketing agencies. The tactics include free gifts and prize contests designed to hook buyers into immediate purchases or home visits. Hidden charges, such as postage and handling, inflate seemingly free offers and obscure true costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L
Grant
Deer Park Changes and Local Political Moves 1976
In 1976 Deer Park shows civic activity with Carter support alongside local items: council debates water and paving projects, bids on sewer plant, and a $7.45 million bond election planned while a $12 million school bond is set. Voters defeated a constitution measure and Mary Jane Lawson named Miss Deer Park amid community developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Catalina Paving
Ronald Clark O'Bryan
Son
Luella Street
Collison
Helen MacMane
Lynchburg Ferry
Mary Jane Lawson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
John Sinor
Cowboy
Harry Clay
Cincinnati
la Porte High School
Highway 225
Friends of the Library
Shell
Bill Laffled
Peyton Place
John Sarris
Bryant Berry Jr
The
Supreme Court of Texas
Texas
Larry Power
Sheryl Lightf
Suzanne Roquemo
Mix Simmons
Mell Whittaker
Sue Parker
Mary Touchton
Coomtmwillie
Pamseaux
Revonda Laws
Sheri Orme Darchl Koonce
Sharon Briscor
Sky Deer Park
MEWS
Cine Baatar
Boital
Manag Jretail
Manag Retail Ial
Marcis County
Fieg Ab
Texas Press Association
John
Big Deer Park
Jimmy Carter
Air Control Board
Wil Council
T Street
Spencerview Legal Action
Tommy Cutter
Civil Defense
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!