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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1934
Page
2
A Texas highway program promotes roadside improvement using native trees shrubs and wildflowers. Officials say the plan reduces erosion aids safety and cuts maintenance costs while building a scenic byway network across the state.
In Texas a roadside enhancement drive led by Jac L. Gubbels of Austin aims to beautify state roadways. Ten miles south of Austin, financed by federal funds at 18 000 dollars, features oak plantings, vines and erosion control with 40 000 plants started. Local variation in flora is planned across divisions to suit each area, including redbud dogwood in East Texas and retama near San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Uvalde.
The August 20 1910 column notes the county commissioners closed a sale of 17713.6 acres split between Baylor and Throckmorton counties to Dr I E Clark Schulenburg for 133737.68 with 5 percent interest and mentions subsequent bidding once funds are paid. It also records local social notes, small-town events, weatherup, and repairs across Eagle Lake and surrounding areas.
Colorado County Texas will host a hearing September 10 1934 in Columbus by the County Commissioners Court on the petition of Thomas T Waddell for cancellation of portions of the H M Johnson Addition to Eagle Lake. Petitioner owns blocks 3 4 10 11 and parts of 5 12 including Wainwright and Clark Streets. He seeks cancellation of streets and blocks without harming purchasers rights. Attorneys and interested landowners urged to appear.
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