Texas Voters Approve Two Amendments in Off-Year Ballots
Texas voters widened independence at the polls as amendments passed while others failed. Proposition 1 would appoint notaries statewide, Proposition 2 would grant Legislature veto power, and Proposition 3 backed a $10 million family farm bond. Incumbent mayors faced runoffs. Dallas bond package passed. Tarrant County abolished treasurer’s office. Brownsville elected Emil Hernandez mayor over incumbent.
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Associated Press
Texas
Houston
Tarrant County
Dallas County
Jim McCann
Louis Macey
Ben Reyes
Dallas
Dallas Convention Center
East
Austin
Travis County
Brownsville
Emile Hernandez
Reeves County
Catherine Ashley
Pecos Sar
Bal Toyah
Deliberations Begin in Cullen Davis Murder Trial
An 11 member jury in Fort Worth begins deliberations in the Cullen Davis murder for hire trial after 12 weeks of testimony and two days of final arguments. The case hinges on charges of capital murder and conspiracy with penalties up to life in prison.
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Kathleen Carroll
Associated Press
Fort Worth, Texas
Cullen Davis
Davis
Houston
Richard
Haynes
Jack Strickland
David McCrory
FBI
McCrory
Kennedy launches bid to challenge Carter for 1980 nomination
Senator Edward M. Kennedy revealed his plan to run for the Democratic presidential nomination, delivering a high profile speech at Faneuil Hall in Boston. He criticized the Carter administration for lacking clear national goals while urging a vigorous, action oriented presidency focusing on jobs, education, energy, and urban renewal.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Boston (Ap
Edward M. Kennedy
President Carter
Kennedy
White House
Faneuil Hall
Carter
Massachusetts
Edward Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
OPEC
Disabled tanker Burmah Agate still burning after collision
Intermittent explosions hampered fire crews trying to douse the oil laden Burmah Agate grounded in 40 feet of water off Galveston Texas. Thirteen sailors died and 19 were missing after a collision six days earlier. Oil from 36 storage compartments has stained the Texas coast as coast guard and a Dutch fire team battle the blaze with foam and water. Officials warn of a potential large spill as 15 000 to 20 000 barrels of crude have already leaked into the Gulf. The ship owners accept responsibility for spill cleanup and firefighting efforts.
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Michael O'Connor
Associated Press
Galveston, Texas
Texas
Coast Guard
Richard Griggs
Port Aransas
Ixtaco
Pecos City Council Meeting To Hear Gas Rate Hike Request
Representatives from Southern Union Gas Company will attend the Pecos City Council meeting Thursday at 7 30 a m to request a universal gas rate increase. The agenda also includes a mineral lease authorization for about 1600 acres at the municipal airport and related considerations.
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Southern Union Gas Company
Pecos
Weather and city plans mix in Pecos issue
Clouds and rain forecast for Pecos with warmer highs in the 50s to 80s across the region. A quitclaim deed to Community Public Service Co is noted alongside a lawsuit over a building demolition and plans for airport rehabilitation funded by federal and state sources. A public hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. on the demolition of property owned by Susana Salcido with discussions on a 1980 contract with Pritchard and Abbot.
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Pecos
West Texas
Big Bend
Middle 30S
Panhandle
Middle 50S
Community Public Service Company
Smallwood
Susana Salcido
Pritchard and Abbot
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DECA
Distributive Education Club of America
Pecos High School
Melodee Naylor
Jefferson
Marcos Contreras
Rex Bragg
Brad Miller
Abel Arias
Jeffrey Ornelas
Michelle Reece
Lauri Fant
Robert Hinojos
Joe Kidson
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Gulf of Mexico
Griggs
Ee Farnum
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