State law must govern city charters not local whim
Editorial lambasts municipal leaders for ignoring state law on city charters and urges enforcement. It defends public officials who follow statutes, warns against majority-rule over legal obligations, and calls civic groups to monitor commission meetings for accountability.
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J. A. Gonzalez
Port Isabel
J. W. Cary
USDA
Have They Counted The Cost For Municipal Island
Letter from Guard Roger Ty Teen on South Padre Island discusses readiness for incorporation, risks of local taxation, and county involvement. It argues the community needs time, civic participation, and prudent leadership before forming a city government, warning against premature ambition and stressing local concern.
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Roger Ty
South Padre Island
Geidaie
Free Press Versus Fair Trial Rights Debate
The article discusses the clash between a free press and an impartial trial, noting strong rights for the people and challenges to restraining pretrial statements, with critics warning about prejudicial coverage and the need for ethical regulations to protect juries and defendants.
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Bar
Wah
Jnly
Lees Lkely
Hedge planting options for Brownsville yards on a corner
Reader asks for low maintenance hedge ideas. Suggestions include Dwarf Carissa or Florida Jasmine for small lawns, Natal Plum for property lines with pruning, Bougainvillea for large grounds, and evergreen options like Leucophyllum Texanum. For barriers, Agave species or a fence hedge with Japanese garden lattice and vigorous climbers offer screening.
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Brownsville
Missing Context Ends Briefly in Vacant Lot Description
Quote details a dwelling with a picture window facing a patio and a four brick wall separating it from a then vacant lot, leaving an incomplete description of the adjacent property context.
Duplicate Bridge Players Gather for Lew Freedlis Night
The Bay Area Duplicate Bridge Club met Tuesday at 8 pm in the Junior Service League Building Lew Freenes with players including Mr and Mrs Ed Hinkley and Mr and Mrs Robin Pate. The Bay Area group plans to meet next week at Los Fresnos.
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Duplicate Bridge Cub
Junior Service League
Lew Freenes
Ed Hinkley
Robin Pate
Florence Erndtrum
Lois Burwell
Serie Scheidt
Alice Landry
Los Fresnos
Press and Justice How to Balance Fair Trials
A discussion argues that free press and impartial trials must be balanced. It urges voluntary press restraint to delay prejudicial publication until after trials to protect juror impartiality and preserve public information rights.
Daylilies offer colorful hardy gardening versatility
The article discusses Hemerocallis varieties from old species like H. flava to newer hybrids with yellow orange pink and creams. It notes care tips for planting this month, soil preparation with bone meal and leaf mold, shallow planting with good drainage, and partial shade. Experimental methods like J W Cary’s punctured planting are mentioned.
Lawn fertilization schedule for this area
Lawn experts advise feeding the lawn starting in late February and every six weeks through early October. Recommended amount is 1055 pounds of fertilizer per 1006 square feet for each application. If you have not just completed this application, one.
Bible Class Meeting Held at First Baptist Church
The Friendship Sunday School class met at Mrs Mil ton Ford's home on September 5. Officers were elected with Mrs Ford as president and Mrs Purdy as treasurer. Mrs Johnny Young gave a devotional and refreshments were served to a group of members including Hazel Harris, Mae Carpenter, Irene Harris, Naomi Martin and Ruby Calfeo.
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First Baptist Church
Milton Ford
Max Carpenter
Ford
Mie Carpenter
Hazel Harfs
Margaret Purdy
Johnny Young
Ruby Caffee
Marie Overon
Hazel Harris
Hazel Dixon
Mae Carpenter
Mildred Alsebrook
Laura Coker
Irene Harris
Naomi Martin
Ruby Calfeo
Nora Frisbey
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