City Denies Zone Change For Low Rent Apartments
The City Council denied a zone change to allow a multi family dwelling in an A-11 neighborhood despite zoning board support and protests. Temple Management Company proposed the project under Monahans Housing Authority with Jim Jordan Sr. as owner. Protests cited lowered property values. advocates urged housing for widows and the handicapped. The council approved two other zone changes and tabled one to R-4, with next meeting in two weeks to decide.
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Temple Management Company
Monahans Housing Authority
Jim Jordan Sr
Keith Holm
S. Eric
Bren Holland
S. Kenneth
Marshall Clark
Lawrence Barber
Council OKs 6.7 Percent TESCO Rate Increase
City Council approves a 6.7 percent rate rise for Texas Electric Service Company after reviews by local authorities and anticipated PUC action. A street construction complaint from Joe Hull prompts the manager to authorize curb lowering, while council backs amendment two on the November ballot to fund jobs via industrial bonds. bidding details noted as $18,600.
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Texas Electric Service Company
Texas Public Utility Commission
TESCO
Joe Hull
Jack Forga
Texas
WMH Repair Under Way At Condemned Wing
Builders from Area Builders are working independently to create storage space for materials for the new hospital facility. Hill noted site clearing and progress on the project while Southwestern Bell Telecom representatives outlined a dimension 100 system for the hospital and were asked to resubmit payment options. The August revenue stood at 133000 with expenses 113000, 146 admissions, a daily occupancy of 20, and 321 emergency room visits.
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Hill
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Voters View Federal Regulation in Telethon Forum
Voters are urged to share views on federal regulation during a Forum on Regulation telethon today with a toll free line, 800 368 8050, open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Congressman Richard C. White promotes regulatory relief and reform affecting farming and broader commerce, noting HR 708 seeks to curb executive branch rule adoption. The event, part of FOR’s nationwide audit, aims to shape a total reform plan and its implementation.
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Forum On Regulation
Agricultural Council of America
White
Congress
Executive Branch
Proposed Amendments Face Voters In General Election
Voters will choose among nine constitutional amendments in the November general election. The Tax Relief Amendment is listed separately, with amendments one through eight numbered. Ballots are to be marked For or Against each amendment, with guidance to vote For those agreeing with the majority of statements. Continued on page 12.
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Grandfalls Royalty High School
Frankie Pesina
Delma Polanco
Lori Moore
Donnell Posey
WTCH Council Hosts Open Meet Tuesday
The Community Advisory Council of the West Texas Children's Home hosts a public meeting on the Texas Youth Council. Executive director Ron Jackson will speak at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church 600 South Alice. He aims to discuss future plans and programs and invites citizens to share concerns and questions.
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Texas Youth Council
Community Advisory Council of the
West Texas Children’s Home
Ron Jackson
First United Methodist Church
South Alice
West Texas
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