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Monahans News

Location

Monahans, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1981

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West Texas Children's Home dedicatory marks community support

A sunlit dedication at the West Texas Children's Home campus drew more than 200 attendees under a large speakers stand. Dignitaries including Sen. Pete Snelson, Rep. Gene Hendricks, Rep. Jerry Cockerham, Lenora Price and Ron Jackson spoke on WTCH history and future. Jackson recalled starting as the first employee, noting the lack of children at the outset and describing three years as excellent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3.

West Texas Children’s Home W.E Pete’’ Snelson Gene Hendricks Jerry Cockerham Precinct 4 Lenora Price The Texas Youth Council Ron Jackson Reuben Schafer TYC el Paso D. E Pat’’ Ramsey Community Advisory Council Sen. Snelson WTCH Gene West Texas Snelson Hendricks Dick Slack Jackson

Storm strips Monahans Airport in wild lightning storm

A severe storm just before 10 p.m. toppled five light planes at Municipal Airport causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Cessnas owned by Larry Bryant Bluford Thornton Waylon Martin and Jake Moseley plus James Cox were damaged or overturned. The wind also damaged a hangar kennel and knocked down power lines as police and airport staff aided recovery.

Monahans Municipal Larry Bryant Waylon Martin Jake Moseley al Pakcyk Waylan Martin David Mills 15Th Street Sherry Adams Wickett Jerry Cash TESCO Nevada North Eva

Texas proposed amendment to dedicate excess tax revenue to water funds

House Joint Resolution 6 seeks a constitutional change to dedicate one half of excess state tax revenue above the spending limit to water resources and flood control programs, with the rest available for other purposes. It would create a water bond guaranty program up to 500 million dollars and allow guaranteed bonds with up to a 12 percent net interest rate, subject to law. The measure authorizes the Texas Water Development Board to administer funds, loans to local governments, and grants for flood control planning, storage, and water quality projects, while limiting use of water funds to protect basin-origin water requirements for 50 years. It notes existing Texas water bonds and rising regional needs amid federal funding declines. Continued on page 8.

House General Revenue Texas Water Development Board

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Texas Pyote W. E. Snelson Monahans Municipal Bluford Thornton James Cox Lyn Pakcyk Pakcyks
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