Police Create Consumer Fraud Unit in Harris County Sheriff
Harris County sheriff established the Commercial Fraud and Consumer Protection Division to handle consumer complaints. Marvin Zindler, 49, heads the unit which has logged over 4,000 complaints in three months and averages 65 daily. Most cases are civil or settled by phone, but more than 100 criminal charges have been filed, targeting con men including roofers, car dealers, and sharp-exploiters.
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Houston
Tex
Better Business Bureau
Commercial Fraud and Consumer Protection
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Marvin Zindler
Sheriff's Office
Zindler
C. V. Kern
Zingler
Talbet
Air Force Eyes Shuttle Project for Military Space Roles
Air Force planners, backing five studies by SAMSO, explore military uses and costs of a civilian space shuttle system. Firms Itek, General Electric, TRW, Lockheed, and McDonnell Douglas study adaptations for military launch sites security hardened systems and upper stages to support orbit transfers. North American Rockwell reviews orbit-to-orbit shuttle concepts.
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U.S. Air Force
Federal Space Agency
Earth
Globe
Air Force
Space and Missile Systems
SAMSO
Aerospace Industry
Space Agency
Itek Corp
General Electric Co
TRW Systems
Lockheed Missiles & Space Co
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics
McDonnell Douglas
North American
Rockwell
Older House Members May Retire Over Pension Attract
Aging lawmakers weigh retirement as redistricting and pension riches loom. Some exit bids may come this year with post- March 1 retirees eligible for up to $34 000 annually based on top three salary years and service length.
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Washington
Gospel singing convention set for weekend in Woodville
The Tex-LA Neches Valley Singing Convention gathers Friday through Sunday in Woodville Texas drawing up to 5000 listeners. The two state group features modern gospel performances with piano amps and microphones, reflecting a rise in regional gospel conventions across the South and Canada.
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Woodville
Tex
Tex-La Neches Valley
Woodeville
United States
Canada
South
Atlantic Coast states resist offshore oil leasing stance
Interior Secretary Morton meets 14 Atlantic Coast governors and cites possible court decision on jurisdiction. States insist sovereignty over continental shelf while federal plans favor leasing before 1976, with Massachusetts asserting 200 mile reach. Morton signals court may decide veto power.
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Atlantic Coast
Washington
Rogers C.B. Morton
Morton
Supreme Court
Interior Department
Gulf of Mexico
California
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Massachusetts
Francis W. Sargent
Officials weigh value added tax as new funding tool
The piece outlines the VAT proposal as a potential funding method for schools if property taxes are challenged. It notes historical context, arguments for VAT, and quotes tax expert Richard Lindholm on how VAT treats land labor capital and entrepreneurship, broadening the tax base and possibly lowering rates.
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NEW York
Internal Revenue Service
United States
Richard Lindholm
The
Tax Foundation
Balmorhea Council Sets One Cent Tax Referendum Vote
Balmorhea City Council approves a one per cent sales tax referendum to appear on the April 1 election ballot. Other actions include water tower repainting completion with no welding, tax collection updates, pay raises for two city staff, housing authority commissioner reappointments, and boards of equalization appointments pending acceptance.
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Balmorhea
Cassie Farrington
C.T. Gray
C.W. Towler
Dick Hoefs
Balmorhea Housing Authority Commission
Board of Equalization
Pecos Cook
Hazel Humphries
Jay Oates
Tilden Stewart
Louis Collins
Jack Hoffman
Arleton Bottoms
Jane Moore
Merle Brockett
Balmorhea Student Nominated to U S Naval Academy
Balmorhea High School senior Lance Crenshaw received a telegram announcing his nomination to the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. Nominated by Congressman Richard C White Crenshaw is the first Balmorhea student considered for an academy appointment. He excels in academics and extracurriculars including band drama and student leadership and holds Eagle Scout rank. No appointment date announced.
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Lance Crenshaw
Balmorhea High School
C.H. Crenshaw
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Jack Hoffman
Crenshaw
Balmorhea
Richard C. White
White
Tonka Lodge
Order of the Arrow
Methodist Church
Balmorhea News Bits Highlights Local Happenings
Debbie Turnbough was mistakenly named as the Christmas angel in a Balmorhea column. Mr and Mrs DS Elliott hosted the Wes Elliotts. Rudy Carrasco, set for Fort Bragg duty, was honored at a farewell dinner. Attendees included Pat Brijalba Jr Gary Henderson John Patrick Robert Brijalba and Jimmy Carrasco. Lethco and Worsham toured Tucson and the Grand Canyon. Balmorhea seniors Mary Ellen Aranda and Susie Herring earned all tournament honors in Van Horn.
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Debbie Turnbough
Rudy Carrasco
Jimmy Carrasco
Fort Bragg
N.C
Pat Brijalba Jr
Gary Henderson
John Patrick
Robert Brijalba
Balmorhea
Mary Ellen Aranda
Susie Herring
van Horn
Balmorhea Honors List Six Weeks High and Junior High
Four junior high and five high school students earned honor roll for the six weeks at Balmorhea. Maintains a 90 percentile or above in each subject. Named honorees include Yolanda Garcia Randy McGee Tammy Loomand Jan Kerley Sam Brijalba Sammy Brijalba Sue Brijalba Manuel Orozco Marty Lethco and Debbie Turnbough.
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Balmorhea
Yolanda Garcia
Randy McGee
Tammy Loomand
Jan Kerley
Sam Brijalba
Sammy Brijalba
Sue Brijalba
Manuel Orozco
Marty Lethco
Debbie Turnbough
Balmorhea official discusses Ad Valorem case ruling
Balmorhea superintendent Allen Gilbert spoke in Austin on the San Antonio Court decision of December 24 ruling the spending method of property tax funds for Texas schools discriminatory. He noted no final plan emerged and two years remain before the ruling takes effect.
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Allen Gilbert
Balmorthea Schools
Austin
School Administrators Advisors
Texas Education Agency
Gilbert
San Antonio
Texas
Balmorhea Independent School Board
California
Wyoming
Minnesota
Balmorhea School to Join Federal Free Lunch Program
Balmorhea Independent School Board voted to join the federally funded free lunch program for needy children as soon as practical. Allen Gilbert is authorized to supervise the program. the district eyes possible start next term with budgeting considerations.
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Balmorhea Independent School
Callie Skidmore
Allen Gilbert
Balmorhea FFA Sets January Livestock Show Date
Balmorhea FFA and 4-H announce January 22 for the annual Balmorhea Livestock Show behind the local lumber yard. Swine steers and lambs compete with a barbecue at noon and a raffle for a 270 caliber Remington rifle, with donations of $1 per chance. The winner need not be present.
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Balmorhea Ffa
Balmorhea
FFA
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