Texas migrant education program shows gains in border cities
The Texas Education Agency report to the State Board of Education details a migrant education and jobs incentive project in Rio Grande City and Laredo. About 81 and 68 parents joined summer efforts, with 1,600 people remaining in the cities due to the program and 333 older pupils taking part in the special project. The initiative combines education, vocational training, and Youth Corp jobs to keep students in school.
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Austin
Laredo
Youth Corp
Rio Grande City
Brownsville
Cotulla
Crystal City
Donna
Eagle Pass
Edcouch-Else
Edinburg
Obey the Laws Spark Texas Holiday Road Toll
Texans endured a record four day July 4 holiday with 71 deaths on roads and 50 plus fatal crashes. DPS head Col Homer Garrison blames law violations and urges stricter penalties and education while noting 834 patrolmen plus 150 from other departments.
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Texas
Newman
DPS
Col
Homer Garrison
Gerrison
Southwest Insurance Information Service
Austin
Garrison
Port Arthur
San Antonio workers call in sick amid wage dispute
In San Antonio sick calls flood in as garbage collectors and related workers protest stalled demands for higher wages and benefits. Union leaders say 350 to 400 workers reported illness ahead of a planned meeting, while city officials push for a grievance process and a limited pay raise.
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San Antonio
Ripal
Texas
Humberto Vallalpando
N One
Yilaipando
Guy Meanie
Jack Shelly
Silverton Lions Earn Attendance Certificates
Seven members of the Silverton Lions Club received certificates for perfect attendance during the past club year. Named were Jimmie House, Robert Letbetter, Charles Latcher, J L Self, Jack Strange, George Seaney and Cliff Allard. Lionstone chairman Glen Lindsey presented the certificates. The club netted 480 dollars from fireworks sales over the 4th of July weekend.
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Silverton
Silverton Lions Club
Jimmie House
Robert Letbetter
Charles Latcher
J. L. Self
Jack Strange
George Seaney
Cliff Allard
Lionstone
Glen Lindsey
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