Collins Joins Richardson Chamber as Citizen Member
Congressman Jim Collins became a citizen member of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce during a monthly luncheon at Wyatt's Cafeteria. He outlined LBJ Freeway extension plans to Dallas ahead to the new airport, discussed funding splits, and commented on mass transit funding implications for urban areas. The board also debated road priorities with Campbell and Arapaho roads and noted new questionnaires from businesses seeking industrial location information.
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Richardson Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Wyatt
Jim Collins
Charles West
Contact Club
Billye Meyer
Collins
Interstate 35E
Dallas-Fort Worth
Harry Higginbotham
LBJ
Higginbotham
Dallas
Collina
Campbell
Randall
Oth
Campbell Road
Richardson
Arapaho Road
Garland
David Liles
Participation key to COG influence in Dallas region
Former president Raymond Noah cites ongoing clashes between Dallas city and Dallas County officials over representation at the North Central Texas Council of Governments. He warns lack of participation harms proposals and notes counties gained voice only after federal funding ties increased scrutiny. He urges organized groups within COG to boost input, saying planning ensures federal funds are spent wisely and warns battles waste time.
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Dallas
North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Transportation Committee
Dallas County
Jim Tyson
William Pitstick
Noah
COG
Transportation Commit
Tee
COG Transportation Committee
Richardson
Raymond Noah
Transportation Committee
COG General Assembly
Executive Board
Assembly
Richardson to open municipal tennis center soon
The city’s eight court Municipal Tennis Center at Huffhines Park south of Apollo Road is nearing completion. Final touches remain with a pro shop, wind screens, lights and drainage to finish. a tennis pro will be hired to teach and sell equipment, and court reservations with fees are planned to manage demand and fund operations.
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Richardson
Apollo Road
Huffhines Park
Rod Bell
The
Bird Construction Company
Bell
Dave Loughridge
Richardson Parks and Recreation Department
Loughridge
Y Dedication Day Delayed For Richardson YMCA
The Richardson YMCA postpones its 2 p.m. Saturday dedication at 821 Custer Road. Executive Director Ed Ellis says construction work at the adjacent pool must finish first. A new Saturday afternoon date will be set within weeks with a ribbon cutting and free swim for youngsters and parents.
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Richardson Ymca
YMCA
Custer Road
Ed Ellis
Pay talk series begins in Irving area
Irving Police Association and Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association launch talks with civic and business clubs to explain why they seek salary increases via a voter referendum set for September 18. Fireman Don Goldsmith and Police Sgt. Bill Brantley, publicity chairs, say they and other officers will make as many talks as possible up to the referendum.
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Irving Police Association
Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association
Irving Civic and
Don Goldsmith
Bill Brantley
City fuel bids project sharp rises in costs for city
Richardson faces higher fuel bills as bids for municipal diesel and gasoline show increases of 41 to 52 percent over last year. Shell Oil submitted bids for regular and premium gasoline with notable rises, while M and M Oil posted a diesel bid up 52.9 percent. Lubricants also rose but less steeply. only one bid each for gasoline and diesel was received, prompting city purchasing to reconsider recommendations.
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Richardson
Shell Oil
Shell
M & M Oil Company
Dallas Fort Worth area council reshapes transit policy group
Ten North Texas governments meeting in Arlington map a new transport policy advisory committee and a proposed steering panel. Dallas County opposes Dallas parity on the steering seat as Arlington and Garland seek balanced representation while COG faces delays and potential loss of federal grant access.
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North Texas
North Central Texas
Dallas County
Dallas
Texas Highway Department
COG
Fort Worth
Tarrant
Garland
Irving
Richardson
Arlington
Grand Prairie
Mesquite
Wes Wise
Sion
Tom Vandergriff
Jim Tyson
Roy Orr
Mel Price
John Whittington
Lew Sterrett
Washington
Department of Transportation
U. S
Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
Council of Governments
Vandergriff
Steve Johnston
The
Daily News
Feds
Conol
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Liles
Karen Boyd
Berkner High School
Miss Boyd
Scott Reeves
John Reeves
Terrace Elementary School
Scott
Meeting Shapes Transit Panel
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