To Photo Quiz features Brackenridge Park sculptures
Readers are asked to identify two sculptures near the Witte Memorial Museum in Brackenridge Park. The park gulls were created by Charles Aralant and the mother and child statue on the Witte grounds was donated by Joan Brown Winter in memory of her son Phillip. Two more puzzlers arrive Sunday.
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Wite Memorial Museum
Brackenridge Park
Charles Aralant
Witte Grounds
Joan Brown Winter
Phillip
Bikeway Plan Rejected by City Council
The city council rejected the proposed bikeway plan and urged practical routes from Babcock to the University of Tess, along Saluda Creek, and other corridors. Three routes were outlined, varying in streets and districts, with discussion on funding and cross‑school planning.
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Eny Om
Babcock
Wong
Tam Toe
University of Tess At Ban Anime
Old Brkeverey
City Hires Lawyers For Mall Lawsuit
The city approves hiring outside counsel to pursue a referendum related to Edwards Aquifer regional shopping mall plans. The council splits fees between retained attorneys and per hour rates, amid disputes over election validity and city vs state interests.
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Mall
Refugees and Policy Debate Stir Washington
In Washington, officials discuss plans to increase refugee admissions as opposition rests on fiscal and security concerns. The proposal would raise intake to tens of thousands, shaping debate among lawmakers, agencies, and advocacy groups.
Community interest classes offered by YWCA Palmas Center
Bexar and Blanco areas feature multiple community events. YWCA Palmas Center offers a set of classes. call 434-9056 for registration and details. Garza Center opens Gilbert Garza Community Center with ceremonies at 3 40 p m on Friday and an open house until 7 p m honoring a late councilman. King William Association sponsors a Sunday walking tour from King William Park between 2 and 2 30 p m. San Antonio Public Library asks citizens about downtown main library hours, with Sunday expressions to the library. Edwards Task Force meets Friday at 2 p m at the Three Americas Building. Oliver Wendell Holmes High stages You're A Good Man Charlie Brown at 7 30 p m Thursday through Saturday. Scottish Rite holds 1874 mid winter reunion session at 9 a m Saturday. registration Friday 2-5 p m and Saturday 7 a m. Dean Witter & Co hosts basic investment course at Branding Iron Restaurant in North Star Mall with speakers John C Dix Jr and Tom A Nissen at 8 a m Saturday.
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Oliver Wendell “Holmes
Dean Witter & Co
John C. Dix Jr
Tom A. Nissen
Incal Watter
Branding Iron
North Star
Downtown housing plan seeks second loan fund role
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Downtown Inc and the veneer San Antonio Guilders Association plan a nonprofit equity loan fund to back downtown housing. Pac Logan says the fund will bridge the gap between developer equity and a $20 million bank loan pool while aiding several planned projects. A Tuesday meeting will review incorporation and fundraising details.
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Norhirsdaty Atn
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Inc
Veneer San Antonio Guilders Association
Pac Logan
Centro QL
Kegan
Teill
Legan Sad
Trontrad
Centro 2
Sagan
Anonney
Corier
Former City Manager Pushed as Lobbyist for Austin
Former city manager Jerry Henckel is urged for the council to hire him as the city’s Austin lobbyist when the Texas Legislature convenes. Councilman Al Rohde says he has five votes, citing Henckel’s broad support from the Bexar County delegation. Critics, including City Manager Sam Granata, worry about a former city official working for the council. The push follows recent hires and seeks influence on Edwards Aquifer protection, zoning powers, and economic development during the legislative session.
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Jan Jarboe
Chiiy
Jerry Henckel
Austin
Texas Legislature
al Rattle
Henckel
Rohde
Ropneil
al Rohde
Annua
Critters of Wensel
Sam Granata
Rohdestn
Luis Garein
Gare
Ruhde
Bexar Caunty
Grean Korhinnen
Frank Lombardino
Buid
Boron
Austus
Raye
Elisun Industries
U.S
Ely
Relider
Glenteria
Edwards
Asell
Secret Candidate Emerges in 21st District Race
Secret challenger enters the 21st District race alongside Democratic Republican and Rare Union rivals. Rep. Joh Krueger remains in the lead as four party candidates vie for the nomination while the unidentified candidate’s name is withheld by state party officials. Krueger is set to face Joe Sullivan in the Democratic primary, with Nel Calman and Bobby Locke seeking the Republican nod and Rawnon E. Carrollte listed under the Rare Union banner. The party plans to publish all candidate names with the secretary of state within ten days of the filing deadline.
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Joh Krueger
Nebet
Willian Skées
Odessa
School Chiefs Briefed on Taxing
TEA director of federal funding Bill Kirby outlined a new taxing process for school districts at a Region 20 briefing. The plan requires districts to certify taxable property values and percentages of taxes for 1977-78 funding, with forms approved by the governor and due March 1.
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Dave Marley
Dia
Ronal
Pope
Kirby
Trisene
Buddy Dodd
Tix
Collecion
Huntsville
Jack McCreary
Education Resources Study Group
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Huohary
Merase
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Washington
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Ywca Palmas Center
King William
King Williams
King Willian Association
King William Park
San Antonio
Edwards Task Force
Three Americas
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Texas Education Agency
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la Vernla
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Pleasanton
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Stockdale
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