Whitewright Rodeo Delights Fans With Three Day Extravaganza
Whitewright held a three day rodeo featuring bull riding bareback bronc calfs roping and steer wrestling. A grand parade led by Ed Price and parade marshals O G Bow and George Pittman drew hundreds of horses along Highland Drive. Kristi Walker Brewe Bing and Jane Biggerstaff were named rodeo queens with special performances by Huntsville Prison Rodeo entertainers and local musicians.
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Hall launching bid for lieutenant governor post
Senator Ralph Hall of Rockwall announces he has begun a campaign to succeed Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes, signaling a bid for the lieutenant governorship. The move sets up a GOP contest as Hall seeks statewide office in the upcoming election cycle.
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Ordinary Texoma catch becomes extraordinary striper tale
Grady McCartin of Whitewright reels in a rare striped bass at Lake Texoma after a routine outing. Biologists tag the 15 1/4 inch fish weighing 1 1/2 pounds for study and potential prize rewards. A severe Monday storm caused damage in Whitewright before political chatter picks up in 1970 races.
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Thunderbirds to perform at Perrin AFB free show
The Air Force Thunderbirds precision team will perform at Perrin AFB on Saturday July 5 with a 1 PM gates opening and a 3 PM show. Flying F 4E Phantom jets they will execute over a dozen maneuvers in about a half hour. Beforehand local aviator L N Burchinal will fly his WWII P 51 Mustang.
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Texas Draft Calls Hit August High in Three Months
State Selective Service officials announce a draft call of 1 548 for August the highest Texas quota in three months all inductees to enter the Army Col Morris S Schwartz director notes August calls compare with 1 178 in July 1 366 in June 1 453 in May and 1 737 in April Schwartz adds 6 846 men are set for pre induction physicals in August down from July 8 029.
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Will Grayson County deputy sheriffs get a pay raise
County officials acknowledge the Grayson County Sheriff's Department is understaffed and underpaid. Judge Les Tribble notes increases since 1962 and rising costs, but warns a pay raise would require higher taxes or surplus funds, and may hinge on the Commissioner's Court decision.
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Summer Arrives in Whitewright as Heat Peaks
Summer settles over Whitewright with record heat this week. Residents cope with high temperatures and ongoing heat waves, as forecasts show no relief soon.
Mayor Summers Receives Certificate as Water Operator
Mayor R R Summers has received a Certificate of Competency as a water operator from the Texas State Health Department. He earned the certificate after a three day Arlington course run by the Division of Sanitary Engineering, meeting education training experience and written exam requirements. Texas law requires public water to be produced and distributed under certified water works operators.
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Grayson Mayors Meet Over New Trash Burning Rules
Mayors of all Grayson County towns attend a Tanglewood meeting to discuss July 1 adoption of new trash burning laws affecting municipal areas, with Whitewright residents needing a Tuesday disposal method. Councilmen debated last week but made no concrete decisions as county commissioners begin holes for gare
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Texas tops nation in community mental health spending growth
Mental Health Commissioner Kinross-Wright reported Texas spends 3.5 million yearly on community facilities and rose from last to sixth nationally in two years while ranking 15th per capita. He noted Texas labor and operating costs are among the lowest, yet much work remains to provide necessary facilities. County Judge Les Tribble said towns within the county would receive the service free of charge, as two contractor proposals aim to land the Whitewright project.
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Trash Burning Rules Narrowly Defined for City
The city plans a charge around 150 dollars monthly per household for trash route services. Residents may burn trash from 9 am to 5 pm, while businesses face a ban on burning at all times under the new law.
Court rules revoke property voting limit for revenue bond elections
Texas Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr says a U S Supreme Court ruling invalidates the state law restricting voting for revenue bond utility elections to property owners. The decision targets revenue bond elections only and does not address tax bond elections or other property ownership provisions.
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Pilot Grove native lands Dallas acting role
Bob McMillin of Pilot Grove secures the featured Squire Western part with the Dallas Repertory Theater. The company uses 50 local acting and technical staff across the Dallas area. Edmond DeLatte, formerly of McKierney, is producer director of the group.
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