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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1977
Page
2
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City Manager Tom Huebner gains authority to hire four new staff after council questions the selection method. The council created assistant city manager posts, a budget and research director, and outlined salary ranges and duties.
In Houston, Chief Bond fired five police officers amid a case involving the death of a prisoner beaten and drowned in Buffalo Bayou. The officers received indefinite suspension with 10 days to appeal to the Civil Service Commission. Joe Campos Torres, 23, died after the incident. Sgt. Allen Stilley was to comment.
Texas department of Highways and Public Transportation announces bids for road work on Loop 410 and several state roads. Projects cover resurfacing and lane enhancements across multiple counties including Medina Atascosa Wilkerson and Bexar with mileage totals ranging from a few to several miles. Officials invite contractors to submit proposals by the designated bid opening date.
The San Antonio Light shows mixed notices and classified ads with prices and dates for Sunday editions. It includes equipment and service references, payment methods and contact numbers for circulation and delivery questions.
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