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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1975
Page
1
Six Port Lavacans proposed concrete steps for a downtown renovation project that has shifted from abandoned concept to a widely discussed initiative over the past four months. The group urges moving from idea stage to formal planning and aims to build community pride through targeted improvements.
Jim Wilson of the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce urges contacting current property owners to gauge interest in reviving the old business district. He notes some buildings need only cosmetic work while others require major repairs or demolition. parking and one way traffic on Main Street from Virginia to Commerce could double spaces. He suggests fair rents to attract tenants and using existing structures as a lower-cost alternative to new construction.
The Port Lavaca Art Guild has a committee seeking a historical site in downtown Port Lavaca as a potential future home. A restored decaying area could boost civic pride, tax revenue, and tourism, with a center planning board and civic clubs aiding the effort.
Organization proposed as Barton owner and Frank Barton manager aims to form a downtown improvement group sponsored by the city and property owners. A five member coordinating committee would contact owners to explain goals and gain cooperation for storefront repairs beautification and events to revive the downtown area and attract new businesses including a street theater and flea markets.
Paul Gary city councilman calls for immediate fire and health inspections to determine safety needs for downtown buildings. He proposes Main Street become one way between Virginia and Commerce with Guadalupe and Colorado as alternating one ways, plus adjacent streets. He seeks Texas A&M assistance on renovation architecture and financing, lists targeted businesses, and urges South Texas advertising. The Chamber should survey downtown owners, present alternate renovation plans, and explore financing options.
Early returns show the proposed Texas constitution doomed with a roughly 3 to 1 defeat across urban and rural counties. Gov. Dolph Briscoe and Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby voiced mixed views, while Dallas and Harris counties trailed, and Lubbock echoed the statewide rejection as 244 of 254 counties reported results.
Calhoun County Texas voters rejected all eight state constitution amendments on Tuesday with 1.42 turnout described as 24.5 percent of registered voters. Propositions 1 through 8 all failed in most precincts, led by Local Government, Separation of Powers, and Finance proposals. Counts ranged from about 318 to 356 for and 1554 to 1600 against. canvassing will occur Monday in the county commissioners courtroom at the courthouse.
Seadrift shrimper Jackie Wayne Cady, 36, is missing and presumed drowned after last seen Monday night in San Antonio Bay east of Panther Point on Matagorda Island. Coast Guard, Port Lavaca rescue boat, and an Aransas Pass helicopter join the search as the Red Witch boat is recovered with nets and gear found in a dragging position behind it.
Weather forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures through Thursday. Northeast to east winds 5 to 16 knots for boating with seas up to 3 feet and tides listed. Highs near 80 inland and mid-70s on the coast, lows around 60 inland and upper 60s on the coast.
Calhoun County Sheriff Maurice Wood told Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce funds have been secured for a full time deputy patrolling Port O'Connor 30 hours weekly next year. The current 35 hour patrol will shift to full time presence with coverage when off duty. A crime prevention program will be presented December 2 with loaned displays and markers. Beachfront cleanup and more trash barrels with posts and chains were also planned, and Robert Gregory was named chair of the Port O'Connor booth at the Houston boat show January 4-7.
County commissioners renewed the group life and medical care policy for county personnel at a 77 percent increase. The new policy costs approx 42,857 yearly, up from 24,295, with revised room rates and payroll deductions. Dependent coverage shifts present costs, while the county funds the increase from reserves for the initial year. The policy runs 14 months to January 31, 1977.
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