Texas Tourism Booms as Out-of-State Visitors Surge
A state report says Texas tourism gains are strong with 699,384 visitors to Texas Tourist Bureaus this year, up 33.6 percent from 1974 and exceeding 1973 figures. Travel and Information Director Tom H. Taylor notes demand for literature and routing help as Texans and visitors seek to maximize travel. Last year over 19 million out-of-state visitors spent more than two billion dollars.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Tom H. Taylor
Texans spend billions on travel in Texas last year
The article notes tourists spent 4.8 billion dollars in Texas during the previous year, adding to the notion that southern rivers yield riches in gold and pearls in myths. It mentions copies of the 1974 Texas Visitor Industry Report available from the Travel and Information Division.
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Texas
Travel and Information Division
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
P.O. Box
Austin
University course on death and dying at Texas
The University of Texas offers an experimental summer course on death and dying by the Department of Health Physical Education and Recreation. The class examines death as part of life and how to support the dying and their families while exploring societal influences on emotions.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Paper Anniversary Party Plan and Menu Ideas
Practical guidance for a paper anniversary themed party with outdoor-friendly decor and easy recipes. Includes a Quiche Lorraine like pie and a frozen rose punch using a Chinet bowl, plus tips on serving and beverages. Also notes apple varieties and cooking types such as Winesaps McIntoshes Greenings and Northern Spies.
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