Newsbeat reflects on journalism with local color
The columnist explains the Newsbeat feature as brief items for light local news and defends using challenging words for a core readership. He recalls a mayoral exchange, notes readers’ questions about a state tax rebate and lack of taxi service, and cites auditors and city funds as context for local finances.
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Richard Hoyer
Litton
UTPB
Monahans
Kermit
Crane
Jack Forga
Monahans Topics Covering Business, Pageant Paths and Golf
Feature on a student Russell eyeing music drama and forensics and aiming to represent Mona Hans next year in Miss West Texas. Discussion on ad valorem taxes and a possible taxi franchise in Monahans. Summer golf program wraps with a one hole tournament and flight results. Classified ad deadlines listed for Thursday and Sunday issues with payment in advance.
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Russell
Monahans
Austin Claburn
Doug Ward
Ward
Jarod Morgan
Steve Ward
Kerry Higgins
Todd Wolfe
Randy Hogan
James White
Tony White
Lacy Connally
Steve Valenzuela
Brad Wells
Mark McDonald
Dwayne Law
Derek
The
Monahans News
Obituary notices for Jim Idom and Victoria Lujan
Obituaries for Jim Idom 55 of Lubbock and Victoria Lujan 77 of Grandfalls list services, cemeteries, and survivors. Idom, born October 25 1925 in Smackover Arkansas, served in the Navy in World War II. Lujan died June 17 at Ward Memorial Hospital with several siblings and many grandchildren noted.
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Jim Idom
Lubbock
Becky Swanner
Monahans
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Crane
Crane County
Highland Hospital
Idom
Smackover
Ark
Addie Mae Idom
Jamie Lynn Hargrove
Ralls
Lorie Dawn Idom
Ken Idom
Jim Brisby
van Nuys
Calif
Dora Hughes
Fort Worth
Melrose Wilson
Fort Stockton
Willie Anna Britt
Weatherford
Searlene Richards
Ocean Springs
Miss
Floyd A. Idom
Baker
Okla
Victoria Lujan
Grandfalls
Ward Memorial Hospital
Grandfalls Catholic Church
Grandfalls Cemetery
Augustina Ramirez
Watsonville
Julio Acosta
Stanley Acosta
Pablo Acosta
Dallas
Manuela Lujan
Lupe Portillo
Carolina Molinar
Presidio
Rezoning and bids report for city land and water supplies
Agenda items include rezoning Lot 6, Block 1 Allied Addition from R-1 to R-3 and a 100 by 150 foot tract from Age Addition from R-1 to R-3. Also open bids on Water Works supplies, consider tax roll adjustments, and discuss land appraisal on city owned land.
Card of Thanks for Tommy Holloway’s Mother
The mother of Tommy Holloway expresses heartfelt gratitude for love and sympathy shown during her sorrow. She thanks all who offered comforting acts and words.
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Nina Skidmore Sherrell
Tommy Holloway
Tony Holloway
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