Texas Press trip through sweltering San Antonio
West Miscellany recounts a family visit for the Texas Press Association summer convention in blistering heat. Highlights include Sea World under 101 degree heat, speaker Jan Naylor from Texas, productivity tips for small papers, and highway repairs on Hwy 83 from Collingsworth County to Abilene. The piece notes unusually warm weather and a minister’s quip about the heat’s meaning for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
South Texas
Texas Press Association
Sea World
Collingsworth County Line
Abilene
Childress
Texas
Advertising dominance by newspapers questioned in U.S. market
A study notes newspapers capture a larger share of U.S. advertising dollars than television, billboards, and magazines combined, highlighting print media's enduring pull amid shifting media budgets. The source lists a wide range of city and state reporters and editors connected to the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Tanker Fire Spurs Texas Spill Control Debate
A Galveston coast oil spill fed a political dispute as Texas officials clashed over who can coordinate a response. Mauro urged state purchasing and bioremediation trials, while Clements dismissed the plan. Officials cited Mobile Alabama as nearest response, and lawmakers pressed for foam, booms, and skimmers stored locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Galveston
Texas
Garry Mauro
Bill Clements
Mauro
Clements
William Merlin
U.S. Coast Guard
8Th District
Nemesis
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Mobile
Ala
Atlantic Seaboard
Galveston-area
State Capital Highlights: Bullock Aide Quits and Campaign Tactics
Bullock press adviser Tony Proffitt quit after a longstanding role since 1978 amid a dispute over campaign tactics. Mosbacher Jr. plans $6 million in TV ads, prompting concern among Bullock supporters. Ann Richards faced questions over a flag amendment trap while Williams denied involvement. Other items include Huffines joining Capitol Municipal Securities, a 10 cent gas tax proposal, and a Sam Rayburn sculpture dedication in the Texas House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock
Bob Bullock
Tony Proffitt
Comptroller
Robert Mosbacher Jr
Mosbacher
Proffitt
Charles Beckworth
Iran
Ann Richards
Hollywood
Beckworth
California
Richards
Williams
James Huffines
Clements
Austin
Capitol Municipal Securities Inc
Huffines
Dallas
Robert Dedman
Texas Highway Commission
Sam Rayburn
Texas House of Representatives
Congress
Texas House
Leaders Named in 1888 Roman Numerals List
A compilation of names including Leader Readers R.A. Battles Cordia Bodine H H Bowen Beulah Byers Rodell Byers Dee Coleman Mrs C R Dearmond Geney Gulley Myra Hays Rev Roland Jenkins Dan Langford Nacie Lentz Lutie Long Gene Morrow Eva Needham Paul T Schaub Ray Turner C O Wadley Dora Fern Warrick and others with Mrs I W Tinney Billie Uzzell Lonoke AR Mrs James Ward Yorba Linda CA W D Wiles Dallas Nola Barker Clarendon Mrs J E Burkhalter Amarillo Mrs Mary R Clay Hollis OK Newton Crain Canyon Belinda Crelia Amarillo H E Davis Jr Shamrock Mrs Robert Oldham Sumnerwood Newell McDaniel Hollis OK Dale Pedigo Amarillo notes 1888 has the most Roman numerals MDCCCLXXXVIIL.
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R.A. Battles
Cordia Bodine
H.H. Bowen
Beulah Byers
Rodell Byers
Dee Coleman
C.R. Dearmond
Geney Gulley
Myra Hays
Roland Jenkins
Dan Langford
Nacie Lentz
Lutie Long
Gene Morrow
Eva Needham
Paul T. Schaub
Ray Turner
C.O. Wadley
Dora Fern Warrick
I.W. Tinney
Pampa
Billie Uzzell
Lonoke
James Ward
Yorba Linda
W.D. Wiles
Dallas
Nola Barker
Clarendon
J.E. Burkhalter
Amarillo
Mary R. Clay
Hollis
Newton Crain
Canyon
Belinda Crelia
H.E. Davis, Jr
Shamrock
Robert Oldham
Sumnerwood
Newell McDaniel
Dale Pedigo
Rabies Prevention and Bite Response Guidance Returns
A Hidalgo County case highlights rabies prevention through immediate medical care after any animal bite. Experts urge identifying the biting animal, seeking prompt medical advice, washing wounds, and reporting to authorities. dogs and cats observed 10 days can show non infectivity, while wild animals require laboratory testing.
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South Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Department of Health
Hidalgo County
United States
Texas
Summer Reading Club Presents Ship Telegraphs and Sign Language
The Summer Reading Club hosted two programs this week with Mr Mauer explaining ship and plane communications to the Adventure Club and Mrs LaDonna Moore presenting sign language to Junior Detective Club. Prize winners in various minute categories were announced along with July activity dates and a Grand Finale on July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauer
LaDonna Moore
Tom Hunt
Rachel Stein
Richard Stein
Jeff Hawkins
Amy Howard
Jill Howard
Jonathon Murdock
James Hamby
Jonathon Hamby
Kevin Keyes
Shayla Keyes
James Ward
Diedre Ingram
Alicia Ward
Jamie Strickland
Kimberly Herreara
Justin Brewer
Lucinda Peters
Mary Cantu
Jimmie Cantu
Kendra Allred
Crystal Aguilar
Courtney Westmoreland
Ichabod Crane
Highway sign permits mandatory by Sept 5
Vance L. Castleberry, P. E., Childress District Engineer, announces Texas owners of off premises advertising signs erected before Sept 6, 1985 must renew permits by Sept 5, 1990 under the Highway Beautification Program. Fees: 50 dollars for signs up to 100 square feet, 87.50 dollars for larger signs, 25 dollars per permit tag. renewal forms will be sent and failure to receive one implies cancellation.
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Vance L. Castleberry
P.E
Childress
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Texas
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Wellington Leader
Wellington
West Avenue
Henry W. Wells
Neil Wilbur
Lynda McGillirculation
Ramona Hightower
Panhandle
Jack Stein
Virginia Robey News
Priscilla Sullivan
Bee Ford
Jan Naylor
Bush
Europe
Jaf
Leader Readers
von Maynard
Sparks
James C. Kersten
St. Louis
Joan Cook
Bonnie Hall
Quail
J.W. Ammons
Lee Roark
Memphis
Maria F. Saldana
Samnerwood
Vaughan
Elvis White
H.L. White
Hedley
Virginia Wolf
Carl H. Oppenheimer
University of Texas Marine Science
National Spa & Pool Institute
NSPI
Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria
Collingsworth Public Library
Kristen Spillman
Misti Aguilar
Sandie Cantu
Jessica Holton
Holly Thomas
Kailee Wheeler
Pyramids
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