New Combined School and County Library Plan Adopted
The school board hired an architectural firm to design a merged school and county library. Initial plans and a cost estimate are due in a few months, with fundraising to follow. Budget commitments include 150000 from the 84 85 budget, a 100000 state library grant, and a 50000 Houston Endowment grant. The fund seeks broad community support from clubs, organizations, and individuals to complete the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Library System
Houston Endowment
Burn Handley Community Center
W.P.A
Collingsworth County
Reunion Gratitude From Wellington Alumni Members
Letters from readers thank Wellington High School alumni organizers and local supporters for the 40th class of 1946 reunion. The missive praises merchants, city workers, librarians, and volunteers, calling the gathering special and expressing deep gratitude. It also includes political commentary on Texas budget and tax issues with names like Bill Clements, White, Hobby, and the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington High School
Wellington
Ketchum
WHS
Marshall
Louise Peters
Bethine Wolf Estes
J.C. Estes
Gay
Bob McAlister
Willie Faye Talbot
Billye
Bobo Castleberry
Snookie
Sue Hunter
Judy Hall
Sharon Starkey
Ann Graves LeVine
Azle
Texas
Schlueter
House
Ways and Means Committee
Lewis
Texas House split over Gov White tax plan
Several Texas House members say Gov Mark White s tax proposal is stalled while White disputes the assessment and remains confident it can advance. The exchange highlights a rift over revenue ideas and legislative strategy in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas House
Mark White
White
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Avenue
Henry W. Wells
Texas Press Association
Panhandle
National Newspaper Association
State of
Steve Davis
Wellington Leader
Cal Hurst
Carol
Henry Wells
Alvin
Rusty
Jamie
P.M
Mary Alice Terry
Lakin, Kansas
Bill Clements
Stacy Dam
West Texas
Bill
Mark
Senate
Bill Hobby
Gib Lewis
Fort Worth
GOP
Congress
Bill Heatly
Duke of
Universal
Southland
Charles D. Michael
P.O
Ann Waller
Commissioners’ Court
General Fund
Permanent Improvement Fund
Collingsworth
M&o
S&s
INTER
1&S
I&s
M&s
Ik An
Lyndell Williams
Stan Schlueter
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