Picking Up Marbles in Austin Politics
A letter complains about Matriie Pipkin leaving the State Legislature for judicial selection work and weighs candidates to replace him. The writer seeks an unambitious reformer who can win re election and serve Austin well, lamenting Pip’s departure and stressing county welfare and steady representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matriie Pipkin
Pip
Mami
Apt
Somme Ifn
Senate
U. S
Boy Scouts
Igent
Austin
A Day Late and a Dollar Short on Padre Island Road
The column laments delays in building a Gateway Bridge and paving Padre Island roads. It cites veteran local officials, warns of ongoing dust, and calls for faster state and county action to attract tourism and prevent road- completion issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Island
Guy Leggett
Hartingen
Gateway
Corpus
Mexico
Clear State Position Opposes Toll Road to Padre Island
Cameron County Commissioners cite DeWitt Grett letter detailing Texas Highway Department stance against toll facilities on designated state highways. The letterSupports free toll-free routes, argues the Galveston Bolivar ferries example, and notes Greer’s retirement while stressing need for clear local advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
DeWitt C. Grett
Cameron County
Greer
Padre Island
Texas Highway Commission
Texas
Highway Commission
Galveston - Bolivar
Port Istbel
Texas Highway Department
Budget Crisis Looms Over 1967-68 School Funds
The district faces a $17,000 shortfall on a $587,650 budget driven by debt service and fixed costs. Tax revenue and state aid fall short, with bond payments and interest consuming large shares. Trustees debate cuts to activities like band and football as teachers’ salaries remain contract-bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebedy
Fey
Mille Bey
eWaries
Rummage Sale for Catholic Church at Ochoa's Grocery
Miss Mary Stella Thibeaux will hold a rummage sale in front of Ochoa's Grocery to raise funds for Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Saturday Aug 19. The notice also mentions a Point Isabel Independent School District meeting on Aug 22 at 8 pm to hear public input on a tax increase from 1.65 to 1.75 per hundred.
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Mary Stella Thibeaux
Ochoa's
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Texas
Point Isabel Independent
Sixty Attend Port Isabel Coin Club Meeting
The Port Isabel Coin Club gathered at the Housing Project Community Center on August 13 at 2 p.m. with over 60 attendees. President Don Pruity praised the turnout, prizes were awarded, Robert Dedmond of Brownsville won a television receiver, an auction was held, and coin displays were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
New Commander Takes McLane
Lt Cmdr E Schneider formerly commanded the USCGC McLane at Port Brownsville and departs for Long Beach California to serve as executive officer of the Long Beach Station. Lt Anthony B Ford relieves him at Port Brownsville. Ford comes from Seattle where he served as Public Information Officer for the 13th District and Aide to the District Commander.
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McLane
Cmdr
E. Schneider
Long Beach
Calif
Coast Guard
Schneider
Anthony B. Ford
Port Brownsville
Ford
Seattle
Wash
13Th
Coast Guards
Port Isabel Gunfire Wounds Dog in Shrimp Basin Area
Police say an unknown shooter fired a caliber .22 rifle in the shrimp basin area of Port Isabel on Tuesday night. A dog was killed in the attack. Polo Chief Charles F. Barty is investigating the incident.
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Port Isabel
Polo
Charles F. Barty
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Life Insurance Company of the Southwest
Halliburton Company
LEO “Speck” Sanders Lower Valley Representative
Port Isabel, Texas
Sea Foods
Beto” Perez
Garcia
Coin Club
Padre View Club
Smokey Stover
Causeway
Brownsville
Palm Boulevard
A & M Scho
E. 12Th St
Essie Marchman
Perl Bros
Ali
E. Elizabeth
Southmost
S&h
Wife Savers
Hostess
International
East Levee ST
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