City studies Long Island ownership and tax issues emerge
Mayor Leo F. Sanders leads a city commission review into whether Long Island belongs to Port Isabel rather than the navigation district. The probe traces ownership back to 1928 land grants, with potential land sale elections and a required meeting to reconcile surveys.
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Leo F. Sanders
Long Island
Port Isabel
San Benito
Sanders
City Commission
State of
Texas
Contracts Awarded For 1.6 Million Water Plans
Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No 1 awarded two contracts for the 1.6 million dollar water treatment project. First contract to Frank Crixell for water lines pump stations and reservoirs at 830 036.87, second to Welton Brothers for plant construction at 458 684. It was resolved the district pays overruns if needed and final paperwork targeted by December 22.
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Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1
Ccfwsd No. 1
Frank Crixell
Crixell Plumbing Company
Brownsville
Welton Brothers
Texas Water Development Board
EDA
Jerry Garnett
Austin
Idle school funds converted to bank certificates
Superintendent Ruben M. Torres told the school board that about 185000 in idle funds were converted into three certificates at Merchants Marine State Bank. The 150000 maintenance fund, 26000 Interest and Sinking Fund, and 9000 L&S Fund mature in 30 days and one year, guiding disbursement after interim investments. The report notes eleven day bus facility delays from bad weather and arrival of a new power steering bus. Mrs Alberto Rubio’s resignation as Jr Sr high art instructor will be replaced by Deborah Jo Childres.
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Ruben M. Torres
Merchants Marine State Bank
Torres
L&s
Alberto Rubio
Jr. Sr. High School
Deborah Jo Childres
Candidates chosen for CCCP election in Cameron Willacy area
Several area residents were named as candidates for the Cameron Willacy County Community Projects board representing the poor. An election is set for Jan 5 with six of the nominees to become official representatives. Voting place to be announced after a reorganizing plan approved by a special committee, Regional CEO office and county commissioners.
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Cameron
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Valley
Valley Chamber of Commerce
County Health
Cameron County Health Department
Ship Channel
J.C. Garcia
Moises Vela
Jack Wiech
Matt Claunch
Claunch & Associates
Commission
R.P. Hansen
City
Sigler
Winston
Greenwood
County Commissioners Court
EEA
Chuck Londrie
Santa
Jolly Ol’ St. Nick
South
Padre Island
Mary Maney
Dallas
Nancy Ballou
Alamosa
Colorado
Laguna Madre
Robert Martinez
The
Economic Development Administration
W.M. Peterson
Paul Cunningham, Jr
Torney
Jack Ranson
E.D. Reed
Martin Tower
TWD
CCCP
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