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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
1
Four men including a chief and three patrolmen formed a department noted for morale and community service. The force, led initially by Paul Hopkins, specialized in major crimes and improved patrol presence. They resolved jurisdiction issues and expanded facilities with federal grants and local funds.
Sgt. Larry Crow touts La Marque Police progress through administration education and job training. He notes enhancements in certification training since 1969 and plans for continued growth. The department values college education for officers and emphasizes open leadership under Chief Fiegel as it expands from 12 officers to a more proactive agency.
Greater Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce board reviewed a highway report and urged the Transportation Committee to prioritize FM 1765 and SH 146. They urged safety measures including an exit and evacuation clearance. Director Ray Peterson to discuss escape routes with Civil Defense.
A fragmented Rotary club column blends playful digs at mosquitos with travel tales and local chatter. Readers meet flags from Jamaica and a pin mishap, hear about petty bank capers, and glimpse city workers in action. The piece also highlights a Kiwanis program on mental health and urges a humane view of illness.
Texas signowners within 660 feet of interstate or federal aid main routes must file permit requests by June 30. A $25 state license and $2,500 bond per county are required, with bonds up to $10,000 for owners in more than three counties. exemptions include property sale signs and certain government, church, and nonprofit signs.
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