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ins-andtheonersumdp-CSlistrkArklaHouse PassesFt. Leaton Billhoinsonoerseier-rh2The Texas House of Representatives passed an Appropriations Bill Tuesday that includes funds to rebuild and operate Fort Leaton at Presidio.The Fort will he operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, areording to State Representative One Hendrvx, who chaired the Committee authorizing Fort Leaton to be rebuilt. Hendryx also had the money inserted in tne House Bill for the project.“The entire Fort Leaton proposal now hinges on whether cr not the State of Texas gets a clear title to the property,” Ifendryx said.Under the Bi'I, no state funds can be used to acquireBaccalaureate Services SundaypasThe Rev. Lloyd Conner, tor of the First Baptist Church, will deliver the Baccalaureate address May 21. 1967 at the Elemrntary School at S:00 p.m. There are 52 Marfa High School students to he graduated this vear.1 the property. The property must be turned over to the State at no cost.“If the State gets a clear title in the near future, then we will proceed as soon as pos sible. If the Parks and Wildlife Department cannot get the facility free of debt, then they will spend the money in some other area.Fort Leaton would be another great asset to our growing number of tourist attractions in far West Texas.” Hendryx said.This Bill also included $245.-000 to the Permanent School Fund for the mineral rights in the proposed Guadalupe National Paik.The House Rill now goes to the Senate for action.Fort Leaton is situated near Presidio and is one of the few remaining landmarks of the early day life of settlers in the area.At the ceremonies. David Martinez. Linda McKnight. Rosalinda Sanchez and Roobie White will serve as ushers.One Car Accident Iniures TwoAdam Prieto Miller. 29, of El Paso and Juan Nunez, 23. of Marfa, were injured early Sunday morning in a one car accident east of Marfa.rr i ^ a a i- -TheRodeo with a town ]25 at 5 herald t day eve Some pocted t deo splt; Chamber Three show ha Thursday and Sati formancc Rodeo A Fair Gn each nig' The n American tion and testants 1 tionnl titl The Pa South H march n the Presir Partieipan to includi various oi nesses. H. Marshall.Miss A. mas of Hr in the Romas is 11 the A.J.R..General Director f Livingston that “the we have t that we c. without do Two spor planned fo nual “Gos between tl
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Marfa Big Bend Sentinel
Marfa, Texas, US
Thu, May 18, 1967
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