RAMPS Five Year Plan Aims Texas History Markers and Tours
The Texas State Historical Survey Committee unveiled RAMPS a five year program to raise awareness of Texas history through state and local efforts. It aims to place 5000 Official Texas Historical Markers and Medallions, build tours and road maps, and promote tourism supported by public private funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Historical Irvey Committee
Udly
Texas
Legis
John Connally
John Ben Shepperd
Odessa
Corn Historical Survey
Chambers of Commerce
Texas Ranger
Savera
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
Texas Historical Museums
School Age Marriages Raise Major Concern in Texas
Patsy Reynolds of Texas A M University notes rising school age marriages and urges education for balance in social perspectives. Dr B J Fallon reports divorce rates two to four times higher for underage marriages and calls for continued schooling and practical guidance on budgets housing and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Fallon
West Texas School Study Council
Futures Market Explored for Cattle Trading
At Texas A M University Ed Uvacek notes cattle futures is a new idea gaining attention as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hires a private firm to study its feasibility. He explains the livestock trade faces issues in pricing and carcass variation that could hinder or shape how a futures market might operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Ed Uvacek
Texas A&m University
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Avacek
Agriculture Remains Giant Texas Industry
Texas agriculture sustains a large portion of the economy with nearly 40 percent of residents earning income from farming and ranching or related businesses. Extension economist John G. McHaney notes modern farms rely on businesses for inputs, services, and processing, with about 96 percent of agricultural production passing through Texas firms before reaching consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. McHaney
Texas A&m University
Economist
McHaney
Texas
A Newspap er Reflects Local Progress and Activity
The city’s paper mirrors the town’s progress and business pulse. Merchants not covered risk weakening the community image and should seek coverage to boost hometown visibility and growth.
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State Historical Group
Nume
Patsy Reynolds
Texas A&m Univer
Ciy
Port Isabel Area
Blackburn
E. Elizabeth
Brownsville
BY International
Aldridge Washmon CO
E. Washington
Kreidler-Ashcraft
Breidler
Ewikas
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