Cattlemen Form Gattie Raisers Association of Texas
In 1877 under an oak tree near Graham Texas the Gattie Raisers Association of Texas was organized, marking the origin of the group. A stone monument beside the historical tree in Young County now commemorates the site and lists the first officers.
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Gattie Raisers Association of
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Graham
Fort Worth
Association
Ghost town Shafter Texas mines silver near border
In Presidio County far west Texas the ghost town of Shafter sits along the river gulch near the Mexican border. Visitors can explore deserted homes and old mining machinery, offering a tangible glimpse into a former silver mining era.
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Shafter
Texas
Presidio County
Fast Man Dennis Johnson Ties 9.3s Record At SJSU
Dennis Johnson, 22, Jamaica born sprinter for San Jose State, is hailed as the fastest man alive after running 100 yards in about ten seconds and tying the college record of 9.3 seconds on four occasions at San Jose State in California.
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Dennis Johnson
Johnson
Jamaica
San Jose State
Calif
Check Your Social Security Earnings Record Every Three Years
Encourage periodic review of your earnings record to ensure wages are accurately reported. A free post card form is available at any Social Security district office for this purpose.
West Texas town Franklin now El Paso reidentified
A reader recalls Franklin in West Texas at the western tip of the state. The town with a population over 120 000 sits on the Mexican border and is now known as El Paso.
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Tewsas
West Texas
el Paso
Seven Seas Defined: Major Oceans Enumerated
The list names seven oceans: North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Arctic, Antarctic, and Indian. This taxonomy clarifies the global ocean divisions used in navigation and geography.
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Seven Seas
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
North Pacific
South Pacific
Arctic
Antarctic
Indian Oceans
Six Flags Over Texas Opens With Animated Exhibits Dallas
The Dallas opening on August 5 1961 feature shows at Six Flags Over Texas with a 10 million dollar center. Animations by Marco Engineering California and Peter Wolf Dallas include a Fiesta Train through a Mexican section with cherubic riders and musicians. French Section features LaSalle expedition and a crafted Lavaca scene.
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Six Flags Over Texas
LaSalle
River animates hostilities and wildlife in remote colony scene
A river crossing scene depicts adult colonists in a hostile Thdiats region. Animations show beaver interventions, pumas, foxes and a large bear along riverbanks, a 12 foot alligator near a bend, and challenging navigation. The park’s figures were built from clay molds, fiberglass, activated styrofoam, and Ling-Temco electronics before hand painting.
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Ling-Temco
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