City Council approves iron ore gravel bids in special session
City council members met in a special session Tuesday night to approve gravel bids. W A Steed offered the low bid at 3.00 per five yard load, with Jim Holcomb at 5.00 and J A Andy Tuttle at 3.50. City trucks will haul the gravel. City Manager Tony Williams led a workshop on meeting procedures and opened meetings rules. City Attorney Jack Finley praised council service after seven years as City Judge.
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W. A. Steed
Jim Holcomb
J. A
Andy)Tuttle
Tony Williams
Jack Finley
Wildflower Festival tennis duo place second in Hughes Springs
Joyce Erickson and James Walker, both aged tennis buffs, earned second in the annual Wildflower Festival Tennis Tournament held over the weekend in Hughes Springs amid 24 entries. Walker notes younger players appear each year as he battles soreness Monday after the event.
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Joyce Erickson
James Walker
Hughes Springs
Walker
Third person indicted in Phillips murder case
James Millard Moulton 43, of Sands Motel Longview, was arrested April 25 and indicted for conspiracy to commit burglary in the Inez Phillips murder case. Bond set at 50000 by Justice Cashell. This marks the third indictment as Gladewater police Gregg County Sheriff Texas Ranger continued two year investigation. Faulder 39 and McCann alias Summers face capital murder charges with bonds 50000 and 100000 respectively. District Attorney Hull to present cases to grand jury Monday as May June jury to be empaneled in district court.
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LeRoy Blake
The
Mirror
Inez Phillips
Blake
James Millard Moulton
Sands Motel
Longview
Justice of the Peace
Charles Cashell
Moulton
Gladewater
Gregg County Sheriff's Office
Texas Rangers
Phillips
Gregg County
Tom Welch
Joseph Stanley Faulder
Stormie E. McCann
Stormie Summers
Faulder
Lincoln County
Family thanks community as investigation continues
Jack Phillips speaks to The Mirror expressing gratitude for community support and law enforcement efforts in the July 8 home incident. He praises officers including Police Chief Jay Banks Captain Bill Roach Sheriff Tom Welch Ranger Glen Elliott and Texas Rangers while noting they cannot discuss case details or comments that could affect a fair trial.
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Jack Phillips
the Mirror
Jay Banks
Gladewater
Bill Roach
Gregg County
Tom Welch
Glen Elliott
Ranger Elliott
Texas Rangers
Accreditation team surveys Ambassador College bid for candidacy
An eight member accreditation team from two national associations evaluates Ambassador College for candidacy status. The SACS chaired by Dr. Francis Bonner of Furman University includes a special representative from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. They assess nine standards including purpose, organization and administration, educational program, financial resources, faculty, library, student services, physical plant and special activities.
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Ambassador College
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
SACS
Francis Bonner
Furman University
Greenville
S. C
Ambassador
Pasadena
Clif
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Southern Association
East Texas
Donald Ward
Ward
Executive Council
The
Commission On Colleges of the Sacs
Leukemia victim Charlotte Strange seeks blood and funds
Relatives urge blood donations for Charlotte Strange who is receiving massive transfusions for acute leukemia. Fund set up at First State Bank to cover medical bills. she is mother of two and CB radio enthusiast. April visit details referenced.
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Charlotte Strange
Mrs. Strange
Rob Roy Industries
Stranges
Citizens Band
Charlotte
Cookie
Cookie Cutter
Stewart Blood Center
Tyler
Gladewater PD Near Full Strength As New Officer Joins
Police Chief Jimmy Davis said the Gladewater Police Department is near its normal complement as Khavee Barryer, 22, will report for duty Saturday. Barryer comes from Longview and studies police science at Kilgore College. The force has stayed at full operation with extended hours and mutual aid, while Davis rebuilt after five officers, a cadet and two dispatchers quit in protest. Over 35 applicants remain in the hiring pool.
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Jimmy Davis
Gladewater
Khavee Barryer
Davis
Barryer
Longview
Kilgore College
Puppetry Workshop Draws 18 NE Texas Libraries
Lee Public Library hosted a one day puppet workshop with 18 Northeast Texas cities represented. Molly Jameson of Dallas taught puppet making and shows with Penny Yost of NETLS directing. The nutrition show remains at Lee Library through May 7 and June will bring genealogy workshops.
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Texas
Lee Public Library
Julia McCourt
Lurlene Leach
Molly Jameson
Dallas
Penny Yost
NETLS
Puppetry Journal
Puppeteers of America
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