Eagle Lake Headlight official weekly newspaper
The Eagle Lake Headlight is the official weekly publication of Eagle Lake Texas, published every Thursday at 123 North McCarty Ave. Subscription rates are listed for Colorado and surrounding counties, with other rates for Texas and single copies. The editor notes corrections will be printed upon notification of errors or reflections.
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Morth McCarty Ave
Eagle Lake
Texas
Colorado
R. Freka
House Passes 637 Million Highway Finance Bill
Texas House approves a 637 million highway finance bill to boost the state highway program. Funds come from a dedicated highway trust fund, additional three fourths of major vehicle sales revenue, and 164 million federal revenue sharing for highways. Gov Briscoe seeks faster use to ease the highway funding crisis while Senate action and conference committee review follow.
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House
Texas House of
Texas House of Representations
Dolph Brisenes
Texas
Tay
Department of Public Safety
Briscar Sanis
Yunis
Briscoe
Senate
County Extension Offices Return to Agricultural Building
County Extension Service offices reopen in the remodeled Agricultural Building at 316 Spring. Donathy Schomberg, County Extension Agent, notes the move from the City Building as the first tenants and thanks commissioners and staff for their patience during the transition.
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Spring
Jopaz Brown
Ross
Aid Hospital
Free Fiesta Dinner at La Fiesta Eagle Lake
Mrs Ronnie Pierce wins a free Fiesta Dinner at La Fiesta Eagle Lake the best authentic Mexican food in a pleasant atmosphere. Clip this and present at La Fiesta no later than January 1 1977.
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Ronnie Pierce
Eagle Lake
Westbott appointed Plant Superintendent at Sheridan Cycling Plant
Announcement this week says W. J. Westbott becomes Plant Superintendent at Shell Sheridan Cycling Plant effective February 1 1953. Also note memorial books arriving at Library and various community notices including scouts fund, PTA band display, a newborn, a 25th wedding anniversary tea, a floral design course completion, and local social items.
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W. J. Westbott
Shell
Sheridan
Livi
Houston
Girenots Lester Bunge, Jr
Bev School of Floral Design
Arnald Klockman
Eagle Lake
Ach
Dipple
Community Center
Ralph Cartinal Gertwr
Ralph Gerisorn
Linghlie
Hanes
Bryde
Fragmentary crime snippet from 1929 report recalls Sam Stapleton case
A partial OCR from a 1929 article references Sam Stapleton and a murder tied to W. Holmes, with scattered notes on local events. The text mentions a farm guard, electric display, a cream plant route, and theatre names, but most specifics are obscured.
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Fitaren
Sam Stapleton
W. Holmes
Iemy Prin
Relative of Local Citizens Dies In Crash
Ronald Russell Hall was killed when his late model pickup left Texas 135 between Tecula and Mixon, struck two trees after veering off a right curve. He died at Newberry Hospital. Funeral services were announced by Weld frame Theo. com Funeral Home Chapel with survivors including family members and local relatives.
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Ronald Russell
Rusty” Hall
Texas 135
Tecula
Mixon
Rrisen
Department of Public Safety
Wayne Mavis
Hall
Newberry Hospital
Rusts
Theo
Funvral Home Chapel
Rey Fitchis
Ty Stewart
Roeial
Mille
Criseane Wister
Dave Mane
Surly
Nell Powell
Aycjoe
Kenly Westinvtee
95 Percent County Taxes Collected By January
Fragmented OCR lists tax collection figures for the county and school district. Mentions percentages, counties, and items like water works and assessments with unclear place names and figures.
Tour To Sell License Plates Continues Tour Across County
Colorado County Tax Assessor Henry de Throvsky and deputies extend a mobile license plate sales and tax assessment tour. Readings occurred at Kale Lake earlier this week with upcoming stops listed at Freisburn, Oak Food, Sheridan School, Hoekstand Community Center, and Weimar City Hall through March.
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Colorado County
Henry de Throvsky
Rouinty
Kale Lake
Freisburn
Feinsohn
Trom
Pms
Pmmunity
Oakfood
Sheridan Sehook
Mendis
Peh
Hoekstand
van Theteur
Carwand Foam
Nada Howers
Thurs
Mar
Weimar
County Boys Ambulance Insurance Lead Sparks Local Questions
A garbled OCR passage lists County Boys Ambulance Insurance for 1575 dollars amid fragmented names and phrases. The text hints at plan discussions, regional coverage, and potential bids, but readability is poor and critical details are missing. No clear event or outcome is established.
AARP Covered Dish Luncheon Meet Mar 2
The Eagle Lake chapter of the American Association of Married Persons will meet Wednesday March 2 at the Bier Tapper. A pledge of high attendance is requested as members gather to discuss local activities and neighborhood service projects.
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AARP
Eagle Lake
The
Houston Livestock Show Opens With Record Entries
The 45th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo reports a record 21,080 animals entered for open competition. Total premiums reach 510,363 dollars, the largest in Show history. The event runs Feb 23 to Mar 6 at the Astrodome with nightly rodeo performances and a star lineup of musicians and comedians through March 6.
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Houston Livestock
Ame
Astrodome
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City OF
Ag. Bldg
Donathy Schomberg
TAX Assessor
Texas Highway Department
Mendey
Teeter
City Hell
Frelsburg
Thersdey
Heinecin's
Tweadey
Hopkins Office
Moda Grocery
Omenee
City Hall
Respecttat
Henry J. Hajovshy
Henry
Amd
Potorade
Garwond
County Boys Ambulance
Guy
Heebner
Italy
Wellautess
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Pds
Sunney Loagne
Tiithace Beengneel Athapan
Tamape
Lake Motors Inc
McCarty
Sal
Home Service
Tata Chan Lel Ray
Russell Rowe
Cater
Kame Gur
Waddings
Avenue A
Wharten
Irving Williams
Canyon
Carden
Realty
Orks Wachee Cresring
Wrayer
Wen Ismetics
Geld Construction
Quenty
Walter Geld
Weest
Jerry
Wrecker Service
Srabie Phong
Brown
Electric Co
Columbus
Milam St
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