Public hearing set on uses for revenue sharing funds
A public hearing is scheduled for June 10 to discuss proposed uses of revenue sharing funds. A workshop Tuesday night will let department heads present recommendations for about 26,066 dollars under entitlements V1. Dogcatcher Albert Winters told the board his authority to seize untagged animals on private property, with owner consent allowing access. without consent, he cannot enter. Roberts noted that complaints can be filed against those denying entry, while unowned spaces may be entered if not fenced. The board approved paying the remaining bill to EWB Construction for road work, sent two building code ordinances to the Citizens Advisory Committee, and authorized mayoral contracts with EWB Construction for road and asphalt work on Henderson and Jester Street extensions, and with G and M Construction Co for curb and guttering on the same sections.
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Morning Markets mixed as Dow and NYSE edges rise
Morning markets report a mixed session with the Dow up 1.41 at noon to 827.52 and the NYSE composite up 0.09 to 48.06 while the American Stock Exchange index gains 0.10 to 88.26. Auto stocks slipped led by General Motors. oil shares showed mixed moves as Ford tariff actions spurred early selling.
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Wootworth
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Oil deregulation bill faces slim odds in Congress
Rep. Charles Wilson says the House Ways and Means Committee will likely reject crude oil price deregulation. He cites continued punitive oil legislation and notes actions removing the oil depletion tax have reduced exploration. The Texas Independent Producers association urged ending price controls and urged education to protect small producers.
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Jailbreak Staged as Guards Attacked in Beaumont
Two prisoners seized a guard during rounds at the Jefferson County courthouse in Beaumont. They escorted him to the first floor, knocked him from behind, and forced him toward an elevator where Alderson broke free. The inmates fled through a door, smashing plate glass as they escaped.
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Jefferson County
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