Texas lawmakers seek quick accord on emergency speed limit bill
House Speaker Price Daniel Jr Lt Gov William Hobby and Gov Dolph Briscoe push an emergency measure to let the Highway Commission cut maximum speeds temporarily during fuel shortages or emergencies. A constitutional hurdle centers on Briscoe's veto power over such reductions. The group plans to decide legality with Attorney General John Hill and aides before noon in a bid to finish the session for Christmas.
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County Commissioners Debate Revaluation Plan and Mental Health Process
County Commissioners met in a closed session to discuss a proposed farm property revaluation tied to a Lovejoy Common School District lawsuit alleging discriminatory assessment. They planned to instruct attorneys on next steps while not taking action.
Four Injured in Weekend Plano Wrecks and Police Actions
Four people were injured in multiple Plano wrecks over the weekend as police made 25 arrests. Notable crashes included a Cooper man seriously injured on SH 121 east of SH 289, and a 31-year-old Plano woman injured in a two car collision on Ave K. Other incidents involved a 29-year-old McKinney man, a 15-year-old Plano boy, burglaries, thefts, vandalism, and 19 people cited for driving while intoxicated.
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Plano Considers Disposable Bags for Garbage Collection
Plano City Council set for 7 30 p m meeting to discuss an ordinance requiring residents to use disposable plastic bags for trash collection. The proposal cites efficiency, noise and odor reductions and health benefits with four free bags weekly and extra bags available at municipal buildings at set costs.
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Council Reviews Bag Test and Park Land Dedication Bid
The council will review the disposable garbage bag test conducted by the city and study the public opinion poll results. If the ordinance passes, bids for plastic bags will be considered along with a resolution accepting park land dedication from Ron Reeder. The audit for the 1972-73 year by S D Waugh CPA is received. Preliminary plat and Planning items follow.
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Blood drive for Plano girl at First United Methodist Church
Justice of the Peace C J Prashaw announces donors for four year old leukemia patient Christina McQuain should gather at 9 a m Saturday at First United Methodist Church. A bus to Wadley Blood Bank Center is provided. Donations may be given or bought at 30 dollars per pint if needed.
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Zoning requests vetoed by P and Z
The Planning and Zoning Commission rejected two cases at its Monday meeting denying annexation and permanent zoning for Hunt Properties on 22.7 acres at FM 544 and Preston Rd and for Ed Woodson on 215.6 acres east of Preston Rd north of FM 544 and south of Parker Rd. The panel will study retail impact at these intersections. Commissioners tabled a 58 acre land study near FM 544 west of Los Rios phase two. Centennial Homes plans 138 single family homes on the 43 acres with 15 acres zoned MF-1. Kendricks Addition lots six and seven were rezoned from GR to light commercial.
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Chamber Coffee Tomorrow at First National Bank Community Room
The Piano Chamber of Commerce hosts a special Christmas coffee with new and retiring directors and officers present. A model of the new Chamber office building will be displayed for the first time. Coffees are canceled on December 26 and January 2 due to holidays.
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Christmas Deadlines Announced by Plano Daily Star Courier
The Plano Daily Star-Courier will not publish on Christmas Day. Classified ads are moved up. The Sunday Dec 23 edition deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m. The Wednesday Dec 26 edition deadline is Friday at noon.
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