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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
2
Fragmented local column mixes odd notes on Governor candidates Preston Smith and Jon Cornally, Texas welfare ideas, climate talk, and a chaotic sketch of Austin life. Mentions bid to bring excitement back, a proposed pay tree, and comments on education, weather, and car pools. WEDNESDAY: Keith Elliott.
Texas Welfare Commissioner Raymtond Wowell announced plans to retire after years of service guiding the State Welfare Department. He noted impending changes as the board considers a successor with stronger leadership to steer through upcoming reforms. Wowell formerly served as chancellor for public affairs at the University of Texas System and held executive roles in health and education initiatives.
The LoVaca gas rate hearing begins in Austin with witnesses detailing internal company documents and procurement scares. Attorneys for LoVaca challenge questions on supply scope and pricing while regulators hear complaints alleging potential violations of rate laws and public protections.
S A Part Of Bid For Insulation reports a city official announcing a weatherization program to help homeowners install energy efficiency devices. The plan, led by council chair Honey Cisneens, aims to use officers and appraisers to assess homes and encourage energy cost savings while financing measures.
A United Way group led by Caouly and Tepresamanves announces an early start for the drive with a six pm meeting Wednesday at Germin Garden. William WolfeCormick and Raymond Cheves will preside, outlining campaign goals, community involvement, and fundraising events across Texas through late November.
A federal jury in U.S. district court began deliberations Tuesday over four defendants tied to alleged conspiracy and misapplication of funds at Citizens State Bank of Carriaspes. Enriqu Silinas and wife Gretellon, ex-president Lewis Weaus, and ex-vice chairman Dan Sandwe Ur faced government and defense arguments after 12 days of testimony.
A San Amante official announces a conference in October in Washington on Hispanic elderly program participation. Local officials criticize the event, citing political alignment and scheduling conflicts with Democratic groups while noting a planned tour of a nutrition program for the elderly at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Sabila.
A proposed city resolution calls for appointing a black member to the City Public Service board of Trustees in Berg, Berg? The plan is to push CPS reforms, demand resignations, and enable council control over board appointments amid CAP picketing and pressure from Christian Action for Progress.
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