Grand Jury Returns Thirteen Indictments
Thirteen indictments were returned by a grand jury, with charges including assault with intent to murder, burglary, defrauding, forgery, larceny, and driving while intoxicated. Named defendants include Ame Ashton, Ben Urps, Lucille Urps, and Clint Chennit, among others, with multiple burglary and forgery counts across various counties.
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Lester Holt
Ame Ashton
Columbus
Nepru
Ben Urps
Lucille Urps
Ben Wile
Sieviaold Bagte
Degra
Texas Dennis
Wall Furglary
Austin
Joan Hickahrphic
Mecca
Abe Lowrance
Clint Chennit
Worl
Trojen Gudge
Parleain Chejult
Mente Ineliedk
George Famine
George Gupieeles
ALBL
Angerl
Wille
Gere Nowthy
Robert Gard Nitaraenk
Tam
Fidon
Whanten
Ratemond Hb Cortiongk Wistetrad
Yette
Carole Bunge Receives DAR Citizenship Award
Carole Bunge of Victoria’s Min oreth Academy earns the 1960 Citizenship Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution for outstanding service. She willReceive the DAR medal this spring after peers and faculty voted her recipient, recognizing three years of achievements. She is National Honor Society member, co editor of the Excelsior yearbook, and INA Chats adviser, with involvement in Youth Participation efforts.
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Ient
DAR
Academy
Davelter
Laster Pune
Gangood
Amd
Excelsior
INA Chats
QuillardiServil
Victoria County Youth Coun
Strong Winds Ravage Area Up Country Wednesday
Strong winds and heavy rain caused extensive damage across Mayle Dale and surrounding areas on Wednesday. Trees and antenna systems were toppled, power lines downed, and local residents reported widespread property impacts as the storm moved through, delaying fieldwork and forcing crews to respond to outages.
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Howe
Paris
New
Mesten
Mayle Dale
Tiei
Rao
Gases Trial Dates Set For Spring Court Proceedings
A district court docket opened in Minilay with cases including motor vehicle collision claims near Eagle Lake and a fatal motorcycle crash. A jury pool of about 50 was postponed as lawyers requested more time. Disputes include damages totaling over 346 thousand dollars and litigation costs.
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Prine Teem
Bath
Bourt
Mudie
Lester Hall
SueevoWins
Vial Meniay
Febs Spas I Hiesudt
Mac
Prinices Wadley
Fuaknnd
Peedene Marth Fharuik
Shiel
Eagle Lake
Livey Shawosaker
Trostan
Clyde Taemes Bolinger
Austin County
Calemisas
Donald My Wriseors
Charles F. Kaylor
Taestioe
Callie Alien
Poll Tax Sale Falls Short Of Expected Attendance
Local poll tax sale drew far fewer participants than anticipated. Officials reported about 6,080 citizens registered payments, with lineups at Austin Grove and Lake Chamber offices shorter than projected, limiting revenue and delaying projected townwide collection goals.
County finances shown in good shape in audit report
The statement outlines county revenues and expenditures with figures for general funds and specific districts. It notes cash on hand, receipts, and disbursements, and cites auditor findings about compliance and operational efficiency.
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Braun
Cai
Lhdde
A Line of Sunshine Try Upon the Wings of the Wind
Fragmentary line from a religious text is presented with quotation marks and book reference. The readable portion includes imagery of riding a cherub and wings of the wind, suggesting a devotional or poetic excerpt.
Dogs to be vaccinated for rabies here Friday and Saturday
Eagle Lake residents urged to bring dogs to rabies vaccination clinic sponsored by the Eagle Lake police. Veterinarian Hagin Lake will inoculate dogs on Friday and Saturday from 2:30 to 12. A $1.75 fee will be charged per vaccination to enforce city ordinances.
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Eagle Lake
Hagin Lake
Pny
Poll Taxes Sold In Eagle Lake By Deputies
Deputies for Tax Collector and Assessor Hil l Hajovsky at the Sem Ausiin Grocery and Chamber of Commerce handled a total of 284 poll taxes for local artisans and book exemptions. A dozen more persons were noted as of age and eligible. A receipt wire was issued at the Austin Grocery end 103 at the Chamber of ioc.
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Eagle Lake
Hil l, Hajovsky
Sem Ausiin
Pre Chamber of Commerce
Austin Gro
Chamber of Ioc
City Council weighs paving and curb project fate
City leaders study proposed paving and curb improvements as votes on a bond election loom. Officials discuss road work on Laughite Road and nearby streets while planning cost cuts and safety upgrades amid requests from residents and business owners.
Harvey Lee Seeks Sheriff Role in Colorai County
Harvey Lee announced his candidacy for sheriff of Colorai County, aiming to replace the retiring official. A World War II veteran and longtime county employee, Lee previously served as sheriff in a neighboring district and has been active with the American Legion and local volunteer departments.
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Boveri Sheri
Harvey Lee
Privary
Lee Si
Colorgdy Caumniy
Bern
Khirsy
Holton
Gary Many
Mr. Bee
Armorican Legion
Lve
Werner Columbus
Bob Griffith Elected President Of Consolidated Fund
Bob Griffith won the presidential post of Consolidated Fund amid a contested vote. The opening session featured key figures and procedural steps as party leaders and supporters weighed the results and anticipated changes.
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Bob Griffith
Consolidated Fund
Lee Opposes Walker for Sheriff in County Race
Vague details show Lee and Walker in a county sheriff battle with mayoral and council seats on April 5. Names include Phe Hayle, Joan Hhat pyshon, and Leonard Le Weta, with references to county Democratic events and potential resignations.
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soHsi Toendig
Andyun Ua Bove
Honah Minar
Harel
Joan Hhat Pyshon
Smith Puewday
Free Enterprise Speech Sparks Farm Policy Debate
A public talk by a Glinic speaker in Sarit, addressing free enterprise cures for a gills and urging government action to tame rising costs in agriculture. The speaker criticizes regulatory hurdles and calls for market stabilization, mentioning farmers, commodity prices, and potential policy measures while noting ongoing debate and continued coverage on the next page.
Trail Ride To Los Angeles Draws Six Hundred Participants
About 600 Texas Trail Riders are set for the sixth annual Trail Drive to San Antonio departing Altair Sunday morning. The event, by the Texas Trail Riders Association, supports the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Riders travel in buck boards, surreys, chuck wagons, covered wagons, and on horseback, with overnight stops in Hallettsville, Gonzales, Denman Ranch, and Anton Pfeil’s Bench, ending in San Antonio Thursday afternoon. The group will be hosted by Pearl Brewery Thursday night and attend the rodeo event Friday.
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Texas Trail
Altair
San Antonio
Texas Trai Riders Association
Surrey
C.B. Johnson
I. Johnson
Jeans Hd Hounds
Aubrey Wiliams
Mr. Johnson
Hallettsville
Gonzales
Denman Ranch
Belmont
Anton Pfeil
PTA Barbecue Fundraiser Slated for February 20
The PTA association will sponsor a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday February 20. Plates will include beef barbecue, pies, cakes, cold drinks, and rolls, with separate prices for each grade. Proceeds benefit children in the school community.
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Marent-Testeneign
Caldren
Calendar of Coming Events Mixed Local Notices
Calendar items list events and meetings including dog vaccination clinics on a February weekend, a pre ride barbecue at Skull Creek Ranch, a Texas Trail Riders move to San Antonio, and a School Board meeting at 7:00 pm. Also noted are booster meetings and county court dates at local courthouses.
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Doe
Texas Trail
Skull Creeky
Texas Trail Riders
San
Titchentse
County Cortoite
Columus Courthouse
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Carole’ Bunge
Minoreth Academy
Victoria
Carrie Bunge
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Gates
Tate
Deeputies
Saar Austin
Lake Chamber
Cr Rome
Willie Searcy
Suttiiy
de Haile Lake City
Caineil
Panaday
Hago Oba Rum Pwge
Joey Tov Neotinus
Erty
Minar
Keo Smith
Tytupe
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SV Geeks
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Wharto
Peraneriy
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Laughite
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Sheriff's Office
Tebert Griffithy
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Cherathpers
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Harold Wide
Mays
Phossell
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Lee
Walker
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Democratic Committee
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Faentiys
Mahia Bellendier
Tanytey
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LION
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Goradtes County
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