Nixon town's origin and 1981 anniversary plans
A local land deed traces Nixon Town’s origin to the Nixon Town and Land Co. near the railroad, with property once owned by George Schleicher and John T. Nixon, town chartered in 1906, six years later citizens voted on government type, and Gonzales County events era now tied to Wilson County with a parade and festivities planned for the anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Nixon Town and Land Co
George Schleicher
John T. Nixon
State of Texas
Gonzales County
Wilson County
Child abuse epidemic explored in National context
The Colorado sheriff’s article discusses child abuse as an international problem with 2 740 children abused and 13 deaths weekly, tracing causes from stress to single parent homes and teen births. It cites Dr. Kempe’s Battered Child Syndrome and the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse as foundations for age widespread public awareness and policy. The piece notes a Wilson County Junior Livestock Show dates and entry prep at the Showbarn on Highway 97.
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Colorado Sheriff's Magazine
Deborah Fusi
New York City
C. Henry Kempe
Publc
Donna J. Stone
National Committee For Prevention
United States
Wilson County
Highway 97
Texas Affairs Committee Expands To Three-Day Show
Vernor E. Rippert, Wilson County Extension Agent, says the show has been expanded to three days this year due to a large number of entries. The discussion notes the committee's broad jurisdiction over air and water pollution and wildlife regulation, plus state agencies like the Parks Wildlife Commission and General Land Office.
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Texas Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Commission
Soil and Water Conservation Board
Texas Air Control Board
Parks State
Parks and Wildlife Commission
General Land Office
Vernor E. Rippert
Wilson County
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Wilson County News
Joan McCarey
Cofield
For the
Nolds
China Grove
Hiway
Europe
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