Saline community notices and events listed for August
Saline Scenes continues with church program at 6 30 p m Tuesday August 27 featuring a men's quartet including Charles Haptonstall Shaw Eiland Duane Goff and Neale Catt. Also Indian Booster Club meets August 26 at 7 p m in the middle school library to discuss budget and sports programs inviting parents. Prestidge family reunion set for August 25 at Grand Saline Civic Center with a 10 a m start and noon luncheon. School Night for Scouting August 29 at Grand Saline Elementary School cafeteria from 7 to 9 p m for Pack 374 recruiting new Scouts ages seven to 18. first graders meet 7 to 8 p m. contact Treasa McClanahan Lynn Alexander or Laura Hix for details.
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Charles Haptonstall
Shaw Eiland
Duane Goff
Neale Catt
Grand Saline
Texas Players Take Honors From 1938 Onward
Texas college and professional football players have won honors since 1938, reflecting a long tradition of standout performances across collegiate and professional ranks. The record highlights notable award recipients and evolving recognition within Texas football.
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Texas
Wiley Post Festival planning meeting invitation
Local history enthusiasts are invited to a Wiley Post Festival planning meeting on Friday August 23 at noon at the Saline Cafe. The festival is scheduled for September and plans will be discussed.
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Wiley Post
City Council debates merit raises and sewer plant control
City budget changes include a $25 monthly full time police uniform allowance, $12.50 for part timers, $1000 monthly maintenance worker uniforms, $5000 for safety gear, and a $58,599 shift to improve sidewalks. Council splits over ending SEBCO sewer plant contract. some argue $65,000 in savings, others warn losses. Also considered VFW monument easement and water tower repaint bid of 2000 plus 250 for mascot restoration, with regulatory and liability caveats. bid tabled.
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Roberson
Frank Churchwell
Sam Beeler
John Pryor
Eand
SEBCO
Beeler
Churchwell
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Stan Wyatt
Economic Development Board
West Hwy. 80
Citizens National Bank
Johnny Clower
Matt Means
Means
Grand Saline High School
Brown
Co op Manager Wins NRECA Region X Award
Juan Nichols, Quitman, general manager of Wood County Electric Cooperative, receives the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Region X Outstanding Service Award for rural electrification service. Nichols began with the cooperative in 1962, has led since 1968, and is a Navy veteran. He and his wife Jerry live in Quitman. they have been married 45 years. He is a Winnsboro High School and East Texas State University graduate in agribusiness.
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Juan Nichols
Quitman
Wood County Electric Cooperative
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Nichols
Jerry
Winnsboro
East Texas State University
Agribusiness
U.S. Navy
Penny and Diana Kennedy Secure New Home on Grant
Penny Kennedy, now a divorcee on disability, and her daughter Diana Kennedy move into a brand new house. Penny says her daughter prayed for a home and credits the grant program for giving them a place to live.
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Penny
Diana Kennedy
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