Notice of Intent to Introduce Texas Legislative Bill
The notice states intent to seek introduction of a bill in the 1977 Texas Regular Session to alter Anna Van Alstyne Water District boundaries to those of Anna Independent School District and Van Alstyne Independent and Grayson Counties. It also mentions a maintenance tax vote and district organization validation, with other powers described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna van Alstyne Water District
Don S. Flesher
Lote Powell
A.L. Geer
A.V. Whitehead
H.D. Hynds
Bill Estep
Gary Neill Celebrates Second Birthday in Van Alstyne
Gary Harold Neill aged two celebrated his birthday on Saturday February 5 with a family party at Rt. 2 Van Alstyne. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J L Barcheers and Harold Neill Sr. of Van Alstyne.
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Gary Harold Neill
Harold Neill, Jr
Rt. 2
van Alstyne
J.L. Barcheers
Harold Neill
General Custer known for last stand was a redhead
General George A. Custer, famed for his last stand at the Little Big Horn, was described in historical notes as having red hair. This distinctive trait is highlighted in biographies and portraits associated with his era and legacy.
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London
St. James's Park
George A. Custer
Little Big Horn
Hendricks Bill Wins Approval in Wildlife Act Move
State Rep. Bob Hendricks of McKinney saw his H.R. 280 gain Environmental Affairs committee approval to bring Rockwall County under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act. Hendricks says the measure provides an adaptable and consistent wildlife management approach for Rockwall. Rep. Bill Sullivant of Gainesville chairs the committee.
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Bob Hendricks
McKinney
Environmental Affairs Committee
Rockwall County
Hendricks
Bill Sullivant
Gainesville
Stop Smoking Seminars Set On Mar. 15-17
The South Grayson Unit of the American Cancer Society announces a training school for facilitators led by Mrs. Bonnie Tyler of Sherman. Two 22 hour sessions run March 15 and 17 to prepare ex smokers to run individual stop smoking seminars. Contact Mrs. Tyler at 892-6124 to enroll. The program, already well received by church groups colleges industries and clubs, is expected to attract high demand.
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South Grayson
The
American Cancer Society
Bonnie Tyler of
Sherman
Tyler
Dallas
Hhe
Living This Day GEMS Reflects On Making Today Count
A 19 year old speaks of stressing over young adulthood while yearning for yesterday. The piece argues to live today, protect memories, plan for the future, and seek small joys to transform each day. It urges new routines, acts of kindness, and finding beauty in sorrow to enrich the present.
Tax Reform Act 1976 and bank tips for filers
Willis W. Alexander explains how the 1976 Tax Reform Act affects individuals from seniors to single parents. The piece highlights changes in deductions credits and retirement rules and offers banking tips on interest deductions, IRA form 4329, early CD withdrawals, charitable tracking, and record keeping for 1977.
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Willis W. Alexander
American Bankers Association
Whitewright Nursing Home Valentine Banquet Honors Residents
A Valentine banquet at Whitewright Nursing Home crowned Lina Ackridge queen with Wade Enloe as king and featured Houston Garner singing old love songs. Monthly birthday party entertainment by Gene Norman, Bible study by Brother Bill Baker, and staff dressed in red and white marked Valentine’s Day. Numerous visits by relatives from Dallas Bonham Sherman Denison and other towns were noted throughout the weekend.
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Lina Ackridge
Wade Enloe
Houston Garner
Gene Norman
Bill Baker
Paul Fitzwater
Albert Campbell
Bonham
Ernest Ferris
J.H. Perkins
Dallas
Crandon Haddock
Willie Overstreet
Don Horrom
Irving
Arnold Tate
Bertha Smith
Pat Tilman
Eric Hagenswold
Candace Gregory
Marie Carraway
McKinney
Tilman Tallent
Virgil Thornhill
Ft. Worth
Janie Thornhill
Bobby Long
Euless
Fannie Latimer
Irene Pilcher
Louise Scott
Sherman
Georgia Gosnell
Corine Sims
Ellen Orr
John Ballard
Governor Briscoe to lead Mission 77 screwworm eradication drive
More than 1000 Texas producers from across the state will attend the Governor's Conference on Mission 77 Stamp Out Screw worms in Austin February 24 at 9 30 a m at Municipal auditorium. Gov Briscoe will welcome attendees and officials from USDA and Mexican agriculture provide remarks while Texas Extension Service and related bodies discuss eradication efforts. The campaign hinges on cold winter conditions reducing fly numbers, a new sterile fly plant in Tuxtla Gutierrez doubling production, and a new sterile fly strain, aiming to eliminate screwworms from Texas with broad producer vigilance.
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Grayson County
Texas
Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Municipal Auditorium
Briscoe
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Mexico
Steady Prices for Texas Farm and Livestock Report
Texas farm and livestock price report shows parity and overall farm prices holding steady or edging higher in some categories. Cotton prices slipped 3.5 cents to 58.5 cents per pound while wheat corn and grain sorghum rose. livestock prices mostly gained and wool and mohair stayed steady. Cattle herd numbers rose 1 percent to 15.8 million head in 1977 with calves, feed cattle, and stockers detailed. sheep and goat inventories shifted with declines in sheep but a 16 percent rise in goats and kids.
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Texas Farm and Livestock
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Texas
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Veazey Hardware
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Cassie Eugenia Tartone
Hotel
Moscow
Idaho
American Heart Association
Robert L
University of Texas System
AHA
Whitewright Nursing Home News
Bob Trump
Phoenix
Ariz
Signal Companies
Garrett Corp
Stanley F. Oakleyw
Texas Department OF Agriculture
John C. White
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