City Hall By Clovis Mann City Administrator
City Administrator notes drainage ditch in College Park remains clogged by silt. Harris County Flood Control District responsible, funding limits affect cleanup, early action requested. July council data shows courts handled 80 cases with 69 guilty. 25 fire dept alarms. police logged 36 offenses. library circulated 7,151 books. council meeting time moved to 7 30. rezoning fee consideration rising to 150. beautification efforts praised along Center Street. City Hall page 4.
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College Park
Harris County Flood Control District
City of
Deer Park
Flood Central
Flood Control
Shell Oil Announces Two New Stations For Deer Park
Shell Oil Company plans two ranch style service stations in Deer Park. One at the refinery entrance and one at Center Street near Railroad and 1st, both to open before year end. Each will replace current facilities, have three bays, full car care, and operate 24 hours during construction.
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Center Street
Deer Park
Railroad
1St Streets
Shell Oil Company
Shell
Shell Chemical
W. M. Wightman
Houston
Refinery
Center and Railroad
Center and
8Th
Wightman
Precinct 84 Voters Approve Three Amendments
In Precinct 84 voters approved three of nine proposed amendments to the State Constitution in light turnout. Precinct 51 votes were unobtainable at press time. Totals show various counts for amendments one through eight with no. 7 and no. 8 receiving the largest support. 432 votes, 13 percent of those eligible, were cast in Precinct 84.
Calling All Deer Park Junior High Band Students
Summer band schedules for Deer Park Junior High describe A-Band start times from August 12 to 14 with woodwind, full band, brass and percussion sessions. Intermediate band may join the A-Band times or stay Aug 18 at 1 pm. Sixth graders meet Aug 18 at 2 pm. Contact Mr. Denty at GR 9-2851 Ext 303 for questions.
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Deer Park
Deer Park Junior High
Mr. Denty
The
List of men in service being compiled for Deer Park Progress
Mrs. W. D. Antone requests residents report sons or daughters in military not yet listed in the Deer Park Progress. Call 479-4839 to add names for publication in the Progress and posting in public places to honor their service.
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W. D. Antone
James
Deer Park
Antone
Summer Band Starts Today in Deer Park
Summer band opens August 7 from 6 30 to 8 00 each day except Wednesday 4 to 6 Students completing 12 of 15 rehearsals attend annual summer band picnic In June Deer Park players earned medals at State Solo and Ensemble Sandy Wiley first division solos and ensembles credits to Jean Hayes Madeline Hopson Fran Thompson Diana Fischer Glenda Williford Regina Waller Larry Fenn and Paulette Freitag honored at Drum Major Camp and Band Camp respectively Drummer major nominee Sam Houston State University Paulette elected Best Camper Red Band Sandy Wiley Camp Queen at Lamar Tech Twirler Camp held at Sam Houston University Band plans football performances at multiple area games and a November 15 marching contest at Smiley High School
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John Wiley
Deer Park
Austin
Sandy Wiley
Jean Hayes
Madeline Hopson
Fran Thompson
Diana Fischer
Glenda Williford
Regina Waller
Larry Fenn
Paulette Freitag
Larry
Sam Houston University
Paulette
Lamar Tech
Victoria Stroman
Houston Sterling
Clear Creek
Pasadena
Dobie
Baytuirh
Edna
Baytown Sterling
Baytown Lee
South Houston
Smiley High School
Police Report July 21 Accidents Recorded
July 2021 saw twenty one accidents logged. Through July 31 total yearly incidents reached one hundred forty seven, up from one hundred thirty two in the same period last year.
School Trustee Election Set For October 4
The Board of Trustees set the annual School Trustee Election for Saturday October 4 with two seats open. Incumbent W D Bradley seeks Position No 4 and incumbent Mrs Helen Johnson seeks Position No 5. Voting sites include Deer Park High Annex Carpenter Deepwater and Lynchburg Elementary Schools. The dead-
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W. D. Bradley
Helen Johnson
Deer Park High Annex
Carpenter
Deepwater
Lynchburg
Deer Park community events and bus policy protest
Community notices list a youth revival at San Jacinto Baptist Church with multiple services, a Deer Park style show, first day of school, sports physicals, and Western Music nights. A bus policy controversy shows parents protesting 3.3 mile elementary bus exclusion, demanding 1.3 mile service or sidewalks, with board plans for a workshop and school inspections.
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San Jacinto Baptist Church
Center
Deer Park
Eugene Wilson
Mr Cherry of SIC Leads in Science and Service
Mr Cherry based at San Jacinto Junior College serves as Biology Chair and teaches biology since 1961. He expanded the Science Building labs from one to five and has led multiple student clubs while active in Rotary Masonry Shrine and professional science groups. He collects antique clocks, writes educational texts, and resides at 601 Alyse with wife Sadi and two sons Blair and Scot.
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SIC
Texas City High School
South Houston High School
Deer Park
Texas Jr. College Association
Texas Academy of Science
Southwestern Association of Naturalists
National Science Teachers Association
South
Southwest
Cherry
Southwestern Naturalist
Sadi
Alyse
Blair
Scot
Deer Park Rotary urges safe driving on vacation
Deer Park Rotary safety committee urges drivers to observe speed limits and traffic laws while on vacation. They emphasize courteous driving and looking out for other drivers to ensure a safe trip for everyone.
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Rotary Club Safety Committee
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Shell Oil
D.P
Deer Park Bank
FDIC
Deer Park Civic Center
Deer Park Jr
Deer Park Jr. High School
Civic Center
Center St
Ridgeway
Deer Park Manor
Luella St
Arbor St
Luella
P Sts
Charles Garrison
White & Engberg Architects
Deer Park Jr. High
U. L
Mary Nell Rainey
Patricia Deckert
Deer Park Rotary
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