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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1978
Page
1
A proposed Texas amendment would allow the legislature to exempt solar and wind powered energy devices from property taxes. Pro and con arguments note potential benefits for private investment and energy policy versus revenue impacts on schools and local governments.
J C Greer reports a successful weekend convention with 198 of 400 registered. Monahans Jaycees led in Personal Dynamics and Speak Up as Tommy Russell won top honors and Lloyd Johnson took Armbruster. Regional and state leaders spoke as El Paso hosts future events.
Ward County 4-H opens entries at 7 a.m. with first class at 8, $3 per class. Held at the Rodeo Arena near the Coliseum on the Grandfalls Highway, the one day event offers 24 classes for Juniors and Seniors, plus two new English and Parents Western Pleasure events. Prizes include rosettes, champion and reserve champion trophies, with free admission for the public and a concession stand run by the 4-H Horse Club.
Monahans building economy grows per September report with permits totaling 910,990 for the month. First Baptist Church receives 768,300 to add a fellowship hall and three adult departments, plus church offices. Yearly total reaches 5,714,334 versus 3,078,306 last year. Texas Electric Service Co remodels its office for 70,000 and First National Bank remodels for 2,000. A new residence will be built at 1005 S. Leon.
State Comptroller warns October bills may still include the four percent state sales tax on residential gas and electricity until billing cycles begin after October 1. Repeal applies to periods starting October 1, with Monahans removing local one percent tax simultaneously. Savings statewide estimated at 150 million dollars annually.
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