Vocational and safety events highlight Bexar Today notices
San Antonio students compete in the 28th annual Vocational Industrial Clubs of America state reel as district and area groups publish a roster of events. Defensive driving classes run at Churchill High School Kelly AFB and Oakton locations. diabetics lecture at Lutheran General Hospital West. San Antonio College hosts a human development seminar. Skillfest at North East district runs noon to 9 pm Wednesday. Edgewood preregistration for kindergarten. St Teresa's Academy Alumni gathering Thursday. Kindergarten Roundup in North East district set for next year with meet teachers and tours.
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San Antonio
Greater San Antonio
North East
Chideen
Mayberry drainage project wins city council approval
A silent cheer rose at city hall as the Tong-debated Mayberry Street drainage bid of 3.1 million from H-8. Zarkay Co. W was accepted. The project runs from Gen McMullen west along Mayberry past 36th Street, part of the 1974 drainage bond. Mayberry helped form COPS to press for action after heavy rains. The council also awarded the Clovis Street drainage contract to Hause Braswell Co. for about 1 million.
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Jan Jarboe
City Hall
Mayberry
Zarkay Co. W
Gen. McMullen
36Th St
San Antonio
Public Service
Becker
East Council
Mel Sueltenfuss
Sueltenfuss
Glen Hartman
Clovis Street
Logwood
Commercial
Clovis
Parades Open Fiesta Week in San Antonio Events
April 28 1966 highlights the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau processions along Broadway with the Battle of Flowers parade postponed for the third time in Fiesta San Antonio history. The item also recalls earlier notes from 1956 1936 1915 1908 and prior years about civic actions and city landmarks.
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San Antonio
Ratte of Flowers
Fiesta Flambeau
Broadway
Fiesta
Jobless Rate Drops in Texas to 5.1 Percent in March
Texas unemployment fell to 5.1 percent in March, one of the nation’s lowest rates, according to the Texas Employment Commission. The report notes improved job gains across several sectors and hints at continuing labor market strength.
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Austin
UPI
Texas
Sali Thurs iv
Band Festival enthralls crowds with fireworks and marching bands
Spectators enjoyed fireworks and a cannon display as hundreds of musicians from area schools and out-of-town groups performed at the 2th annual Band Festival. The preconcert at Alamo Stadium opened with six high school bands and the Army’s Chi Guard fife and drum corps in replica Revolutionary War uniforms.
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Patty Curtis
Holmes High School
Alamo Stadium
San Antonio
Army
Chi Guard
Washington
Continental Army
Jefferson
Central Catholic
Burbank
Fox Tech
Randolph
South San Antonio
Williamsport
Harrison Central High
Gulfport
Miss
Battle of Flowers Association
New Braunfels
City considers joining Mage suit to halt Kelly AFB job cuts
The San Antonio City Council is seriously weighing joining Mage in a friend of the court suit against the Defense Department to oppose job reductions at Kelly Air Force Base. After an hour-long session Mayor Cockrell said a final decision will come next meeting. Councilman Cisneros advocates entry to press the department to defend local jobs, while Councilman Pyndus calls it irresponsible and risky.
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Mage
Defense Department
Kelly Air Force Base
Cockrell
Henry Cisneros
San Antonio
Phil Pyndus
Department
Washington
Department of Defense
Bob Billa
Watchdog to Guard L A Interests Considered by City Council
City Council members discussed hiring a watchdog liaison to monitor Austin and Washington legislators. They directed City Manager Sam Granata to draft guidelines and consider parttime access to inform decisions, noting possible benefits amid federal moves affecting local jobs. A formal proposal from Halson is expected after the May L primary.
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Dave Manley
Austin
Washington
Sam Granata
Halson
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