Indian relief slow irrigation project stalls for archaeology review
Monahans Texas council delays effluent water irrigation project awaiting detailed archaeological study of the planned storage reservoir site after surveys found arrowheads grinding stones and other artifacts. Engineers outlined two options move the reservoir or hire approved archaeologists with a $2000 cap, delaying the grant by six months if included.
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Monahans
Texas
Richard Hoyer
Dennis
Whitsett
Playa Lake
Steeplejack John Kittredge paints from heights in West Texas
El Paso resident John Kittredge has spent 30 years painting high places such as church steeples water towers and outdoor light posts. He discusses his ascent methods safety ropes and crowd fascination while noting reporters are often near. He recalls a San Antonio bank sign 100 feet high and estimates paint jobs last about five years.
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Kittredge
el Paso
West Texas
Birthday reflections on youth and aging by Bob Litton
In a reflective piece for End of the year, the author marks turning forty and contemplates aging, youth as attitude, gray hairs, wrinkles, and the shift from endless options to settled pursuits. He cites a professor and cites Rimbaud’s The Drunken Boat to illustrate the longing for simpler beginnings.
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Arthur Rimbaud
Mississippi
Fuller seeks reelection as 143rd Judicial District Judge
Judge Larry Fuller announces candidacy for re election to District Judge of the 143rd Judicial District covering Ward Reeves and Loving Counties. He says three years have been fruitful with a reduced docket and thanks citizens who served on juries, expressing readiness to serve four more years.
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Larry Fuller
143Rd Judicial District
Ward, Reeves
Loving Counties
Fuller
Ward County 1979 Review Begins in January Issue
The News plans a three part look at 1979 in Ward County starting with a January issue. It will cover news and weather society happenings and sports with major events in each category summarized to jog memory.
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Ward County
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Esmond-Haner Engineering
Hayden Whitsett
Texas Department of Water Resources
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TDWR
Gerald McAnally
Quail Run
Jack Forga
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Forga
South Allen
North Main
F St
North Allen
South Main
19Th St
Sh-20
John Kittredge
San Antonio
You
Bob Litton
Legedermain
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