Renovated Capitol Draws Tourists From Across Nation
In Austin the Texas State Capitol attracts visitors from across Texas, nearby states, and abroad during peak season. The Capitol Tourist Bureau reports over 200000 toured the 78 year old building last year, with guided tours to the fifth floor balcony. the dome was reopened after 12 years. The article covers construction history, materials, and ongoing maintenance plus the Capitol’s role as a historic site and state attraction.
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Austin
Texas State Capitol
Texas
State House
Capitol Tourist Bureau
Texas Highway Department
Iith
Congress Avenue
South Capitol Grounds
Capitol Dome
House
Senate
Texas Capitol
Capitol
Secretary of State
Highway Department
Future Farmer Winner John Henard Receives KC Trip
John Henard of Wellington won an expense paid trip to the National Future Farmers of America convention in October in Kansas City. Four other area boys earned awards in a three day Electric Workshop by Southwestern Public Service Co with ninety three contestants. Howard won the motor award. others earned prizes in lighting wiring heating and air conditioning.
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John Henard
John Robert Henard, Jr
Wellington
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Southwestern Public Service Co
Sam Thomas
SPSC
Howard
Texas lists grand champion trees by county and species
The article catalogs current national grand champion trees in Texas by species and county including Blue Jack Oak Freestone Sugar Acacia Uvalde Gum Bumelia Freestone Cedar Elm Limestone Water Elm Hardin Winged Elm Leon Black Hickory Harding American Holly Hardin Water Oak Shelby Texas Persimmon Uvalde Red Bay Montgomery Eastern Red Cedar Jasper Two winged Silver Bell San Jacinto Western Soapberry Navarro Tree Sparkleberry Montgomery Flameleaf Sumac Freestone Sweet Bay Montgomery Common Sweet Leaf Montgomery Yaupon Liberty. The Texas Forest Service will present the award to Melvin Van Norman park superintendent with the note that champions may be unseated upon discovery of larger specimens.
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Texas
Freestone
Uvalde
Limestone County
Hardin County
Leon County
Harding County
Shelby County
Uvalde County
Red Bay
Montgomery County
Jasper County
San Jacinto
Navarro County
Freestone County
Yaupon
Liberty County
Texas Forest Service
Melvin van Norman
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Rexall Quality
United States
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Amarillo
John Towen
Bob Price
Henry Hertner
Abibates
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Texas Electric
Daingerfield
Daingerfield State Park
Borden’s Square Pack
Cudahy’s
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