First park superintendent Ross Maxwell dies at 89
Austin reports Dr. Ross A. Maxwell the first superintendent of Big Bend National Park died June 7 at age 89. A geologist with the National Park Service since 1936 he helped publish The Big Bend of the Rio Grande and guided the park’s early publicity. His Castelon scenic drive route was later named for him. Memorials are planned for Maxwell who led the park from 1944 to 1952.
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Services for Gladys M. Tucker in Odessa
Gladys M. Tucker 73 of Odessa died Saturday in Houston. Born September 19 1919 in Durant Oklahoma she married Charles Thayer Tucker Sr October 20 1938 in Breckenridge. She came to Odessa 50 years ago from Dallas was a homemaker and Temple Baptist Church member. Survived by Charles Jr Michael Tucker a daughter Shirley Loomis six grandchildren and six great
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The piece argues that talent is limited and self importance is ironical. Honest self assessment reveals weaknesses, enabling true achievement. It promises help finding benefits from insurance Social Security Veteran's programs and other sources and assists in applying for these benefits.
American workers face transfer as Simmons buys American Eagle
Thurman and other American employees recount sadness at the shutdown and transfer to Simmons. They describe a tight-knit, 12-year history and many personal ties. Workers acknowledge the move is driven by higher pay elsewhere. Planes carry 142 passengers with load factors around 34 to 40 percent since American Eagle began on Nov 1, 1990.
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Texas Juneteenth Transformation and Local Fundraising
In Texas Juneteenth became an official holiday in 1979 after Rep. Al Edwards sponsored the bill. Local activities are funded by fund raisers, donations and booth rentals. Collins notes other states celebrate, but Texas marks the day with unique emphasis and local migration spreading the custom.
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