Commissioners Decide To Renovate County Jail In Lubbock
Lubbock County commissioners vote to renovate rather than rebuild the jail to meet new state standards and avoid a bond election. They set aside 600000 dollars in federal revenue sharing for improvements and may pursue variances with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. A federal suit by inmates seeks over 1.7 million in damages.
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Avalanche-Journal
Jeff South
Lubbock County
Texas Commission On Jail Standards
TCJS
Commissioners Court
Griffin
U.S. Justice Department
Justice Department
Washington
Prison reform plan increases cell space and accessibility
Officials propose expanding recreation areas for inmates and increasing floor space per cell while separating first time offenders from repeat prisoners. The plan aims to meet state commission mandates and give space to provide required programs, with renovation described as far less expensive than expected.
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State Commission
Cut Your Own Taxes Credit Aids Lower Income
Ray De Crane reports on the Earned Income Credit, noting over a billion dollars paid out last year. With liberalized rules, refunds could grow, aiding low income workers with total income under eight thousand dollars and household residency for 1976. The credit may reach four hundred dollars and tapers with income.
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Ray DE Crane
Internal Revenue
Ninth In A Series on Earned Income Credit Rules
A public guide explains the earned income credit for low income filers. It details eligibility, filing requirements, and how the credit is calculated, including multipliers, income thresholds, and refunds. It discusses case examples and urges filing a return to claim the credit and potential refund.
Organized Crime Makes Billions In Texas Report Claims
A Texas report to the Organized Crime Prevention Council estimates organized crime nets 1.8 to 3.2 billion dollars yearly in Texas. Narcotics dominate activity with 400 to 500 major dealers and up to 5,500 street distributors handling 700 million to 1.1 billion in sales. The study cites heroin, marijuana, prostitution, gambling, fencing, vehicle theft, and cargo theft as major revenue sources and urges wiretap authority and broader crime definitions for prosecutors.
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UPI
Texas
Texas Organized Crime Prevention Council
Mexico
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Council
Scurry Panel Approves County Pay Raise Plan
Scurry County Commissioners on Monday approved a 10 percent raise for all county personnel except Cogdell Memorial Hospital staff. The county judge, commissioners, attorney and sheriff get $500 yearly increases, male deputies receive $400 annually, and holidays for the coming year include May 30 July 4 September 5 November 11 November 24 December 26 and January 2.
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Snyder
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
Scurry County Commissioners
College Signup Ends On Friday At South Plains College
Spring class registration at South Plains College runs through Friday. Day students may register Thursday from 9:00 am to noon and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm in the Technical Arts Center. Evening registration is 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the same center. Late registration lasts until Jan. 20. for details call 894-4921.
Rabies Outbreak Triggers Laredo Vaccination Drive
In Laredo, 22 rabies cases confirmed since December with seven exposed or bitten. Two children among the victims. 6800 dogs vaccinated so far in a citywide campaign aided by U S Army Reserve volunteers. Health director Jose L. Gonzalez warns the outbreak will take a long time to control due to dumb rabies and long incubation periods.
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Gonzalez
U.S. Army Reserve
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Outstanding City Men Nominated in Lubbock for 1976
Ten Lubbockites were nominated by the Lubbock Jaycees for Outstanding Man of Lubbock 1976. Nominees include Roy Burn Bass James Edward Bertram Tommy Cantrell Larry Joe Cunningham Ronald L Fancher Corwin Ray Farguson David Martin Harmon Terry C Kingsberry David A Miller and Fred H Timberlake Jr. Five finalists will be announced later this week.
Boys Ranch Equipment Auction Set for January 22
Farm and ranch gear including trucks trailers and livestock will be sold at the Texas Boys Ranch Equipment Auction at 10 a.m. January 22 at the Boys Ranch. Proceeds go to the Texas Boys Ranch. For information call 747-3187.
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Texas Boys Ranch
Boys Ranch
Hill Opposes Loose Penalties for Marijuana Possession
Texas Attorney General John Hill rejects broader decriminalization and opposes lighter penalties for marijuana while backing a limited wiretapping law to curb narcotics trafficking. He aims to reform a statewide grand jury concept into a governor or Supreme Court triggered narcotics probe. Local officials and lawmakers doubt the plan's viability. Hill notes heroin smuggling often accompanies marijuana and defends past calls to reduce penalties only for small amounts.
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Andy Welch
Austin
John Hill
Hill
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Organized Crime Prevention Council
Sions
Graduate Courses Planned For Extension Center
Seven graduate level courses are planned for the spring semester at the Western Texas College extension center of Sul Ross State University. Registration will occur in the WTC Administration Building during office hours through Friday, with classes starting Monday. A Sul Ross representative will be available for consultation 6 30 to 8 p m on Wednesday. Courses include Education 5307 5313 6307 6308 7309 History 5310 Sociology 5303. Fees: 68 dollars for three semester hours or 86 dollars for six hours. Contact Mrs Mary Pinkston Sul Ross coordinator at WTC by calling 915 573 0012.
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Synder
Western Texas College Extension Center
Sul Ross State University
WTC
Sul Ross
Mary Pinkston
Floyd Doctors Serve At Briscoe Clinic
Floydada physicians Pedro Ochoa M D and Terry James M D serve Briscoe County Clinic two days weekly. Dr Ochoa will see patients Thursdays and Dr James Saturdays, appointed by the Briscoe County Clinic Association and starting January 6.
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Silverton
Pedro Ochoa
Terry James
Floydada
Briscoe County Clinic
Ochoa
James
Briscoe County
Flim Flam Fireman Targets Lubbock Homes
A bogus fireman goes door to door to sell fire safety gear in Lubbock. Fire Marshal A C Black notes three calls last week from mainly upscale neighborhoods. Inspector J C Martin warns to verify ID and contact the Fire Department or Better Business Bureau before any purchase.
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A.C. Black
J.C. Martin
Martin
Fire Department
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