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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1977
Page
1
An uncertain gas outlook highlighted by Texas market activity and interstate pricing controls. Officials note potential shifts in supply and demand as regional buyers seek stability amid broader energy policy signals.
A meeting of the Wealth Saber Tuesday night discussed city rivals of Weimar Columbus and Fazie Take This Prune as a scheme to re Sell each star on taaihe base it pack of the incorporated communities of Telerade County A fonetity. The bylaws were adopted to be used as Coloradea County hes Asseiation. The people of this is 300 be the nd perpetua te rest of the of the cities of rad Cruts as follows. The maintenance of 2 all of formation through research address informative fal dacs om which enters may fash intel NeYTE art to. The ending of special ant penera services which.
Lions Chub seeks entrants for the Fall Carnival parade at 8:00 pm Saturday on the South McCar Main route. Entries contact Bill Appel parade chairman or Major Benge club secretary with a Wed deadline. parade proceeds along the Fourth of July route then disbands downtown. Citizens statewide invited to attend the Noon Looms event featuring booths, kiddie rides, and charity fundraisers supporting community projects.
A meeting to establish a Colorado County Parent Group for the Mentally Retarded will be held in the Columbus Elementary School cafeteria at 7 00 p m Tuesday September 27 The event aims to outline goals for the Colorado County Adult Week Activity Center with discussions on residents rights and services The notice invites interested residents and provides contact numbers for transportation and information.
The Rice CISD Board adopted a Smith-Taylor Ford bid for a 1978 Ford LTD at 5440.90 and approved propane from Modern Fuels Garwood at 31.5 cents per gallon while considering a new bus and noting bid ties and dissent. Lake Motors offered Chevrolet Impalas at 5555.10 and 5216.00, with two bids reviewed as of Sept 1 1977, and the plan includes price-change clauses.
Neighbors helped spark a confession and arrests after a series of robberies near Mentz Road outside Columbus. Mrs. Irwin Miller reported a break in at 3:00 PM with items taken including a portable TV, two rifles, a vacuum cleaner, and a wristwatch. A neighbor identified a white over green car, aiding police who matched plates in a computer check.
The Colorado County Commissioners Court heard a request from Lamar Briscoe of Sheridan for chassis for county ambulances. Briscoe told the court residents indicated consideration before adopting the proposed budget. Representatives from Eagle Lake and Columbus CCVEAC units appeared to request county funding and a plan for ambulance equipment.
John Clipson is hospitalized at Fagielake Community Hospital after a heart attack on Saturday morning last week. He planned teal hunting but chest pains kept him home. He was admitted that morning and is expected to stay several more days. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
The Colorado County Cities Association urged County Commissioners to allot 15,000 dollars for city fire departments in Eagle Lake Columbus and Weimar. They argue two thirds of calls occur outside city limits and should be county funded. current 2,000 per city may be insufficient amid rising costs. Mayors presented costs and rural call data. commissioners took no action.
Colorado County Commissioners call a 10:00 a.m. public hearing to review the proposed 1978 budget in the Sanity Courtroom Colus conte the budget for inspection. The plan shows an estimated 90 million valuation with 2 fr tax levy, total county taxes around 540. Delinquent taxes near 486 thousand. Receipts rise by 195,723 with starting balances down 2,177. The budget notes increased resources and balances.
The Rice Raiders host the Columbia Roughnecks at Raiders Stadium in a non conference opener. Kickoff is 7 30 p m with tickets at 2 00. Firemen assist parking from Eagle Lake Garwood and Steindin. Bands expected to perform and contest features highlight a Gulf Coast area showdown.
James A. Schilling of Garwood harvested the county's first soybeans on Wednesday. He cut two patches, yielding about 19 bushels from one patch and 25 from the other, with a total around an average county yield. The fields were processed at Grand Eat Berard.
Abele Eagle Lake Moray report notes a fire incident prompting a call to arms. Details are sparse in the fragment, with unclear locations and parties involved.
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