Code of Ethics proposed as crime debate shifts policy
The column notes a push for a public ethics code as lawmakers discuss reforming criminal justice. It cites calls to shorten sentences, overhaul charging and sentencing, and improve jail conditions while questioning the framing of criminals as products of lifestyle rather than fault. The piece contrasts public concern with Super Bowl fatigue and reflects on public officials’ accountability.
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Bluff Creek
Congress
Annual Junior Livestock Show Not Affected By Snow
The Winters Junior Livestock Show drew large crowds despite a mid week snow storm. Douglas and Donald Rogers won grand and reserve grand swine, with Hampshire and Duroc entries topping the line. Bredemeyer and Kurtz siblings earned lamb and wool honors, while Charolais led the steer division. Showmanship went to Bredemeyer Pritchard Spill Tatum and Marks. The event, open to FFA 4 H and local districts, was sponsored by the Winters Livestock Association.
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Douglas
Donald Rogers
Hampshire
Ter
Southdown
Kurtz Brothers
Kyle Tatum
Charley Alderman
Mitchell O'Dell
Bill Bredemeyer
Martha Pritchard
John Spill
Rex Marks
Future Farmers of America
Winters
Wingate Independent
Winters Livestock Association
Bobby Rogers
Cotton Crop Practically In The Warehouse
The 1972 cotton crop is effectively in storage with 8897 bales brought to the Winters Warehouse. A few bales remain in fields or on gin yards awaiting favorable weather before ginning. Production still exceeds 1971 but falls short of early expectations.
Wingate Box Social for March of Dimes
A box social at Wingate School on Friday January 26 raises funds for the March of Dimes. The Abilene State School choir performs in the evening. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes with chairmen listed as Mrs. J. B. Denson, Mrs. E. F. Albro, Mrs. L B. Watkins, Mrs. Billy Joe Walker, Mrs. Thurman Self, and Mrs. Raymond Lindsey.
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National Foundation To
Wingate School
Abilene State School
March of Dimes
J. B. Denson
E. F. Albro
L B. Watkins
Billy Joe Walker
Thurman Self
Raymond Lindsey
Richard Cook Named to Tech Dean's List
Richard Cook of Winters was named to the Dean's List at Texas Tech University in Lubbock for the fall semester. A Winters High School graduate, he is a junior majoring in business management.
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Richard Cook
Kenneth Cook
Winters
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Cook
Winters High School
Tech
Winters High Banquet to Feature James Cameron Speaker
Angelo State University coach James Cameron will be the principal speaker at Winters High School football banquet scheduled for Saturday February 10 in San Angelo.
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James Cameron
Angelo State University
San Angelo
Winters Chamber Sold Shares For Exhibitors Awards
The Winters Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee raised 1497.50 dollars through shares to fund awards for exhibitors at the annual Junior Livestock Show held Saturday. Contributors include Winters State Bank, Piggly Wiggly, West Texas Utilities Co., and numerous local businesses and individuals.
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Agriculture Committee
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Winters State Bank
Alderman-Cave Milling & Grain Co
Farm Equipment Co
Mansell Bros., Dry
Insurance Defensive Driving Course Offered By Police
The Winters Police Department will host a National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course January 30 31 and February 1 at the Winters Community Center. The nine hour program costs 8 and offers a 10 percent auto insurance discount upon completion. Registration closes January 26 with a minimum 25 students needed. Instructors are Lou Hargraves and Douglas B Clark of the San Angelo Safety Council.
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National Safety Council
Winters Police Department
Joe Stevens
Stevens
Police Department
Winters Community Center
Lou Hargraves
Douglas B. Clark
San Angelo Safety Council
Texas Safety Association
The
Safety Council
Police
Valley Creek Water District elects four new directors
Valley Creek Water Control District in Runnels Nolan and Taylor counties elected H O Polk to a two year term and Milton Jackson Mardell Shedd and John Bird to two year terms. Co J Cornet and Joe Conrad terms expired. A vacancy was caused by the death of Co J Lynn. The board will reorganize on the third Monday in February.
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Valley Creek Water District
Valley Creek Water Control District
H. O. Polk
Milton Jackson
Mardell Shedd
John Bird
Polk, Co
Vogelsang
Runnels County
Nolan
Taylor
Valley Creek
Grass Valley Couple Visited Relatives in Alabama
Mr and Mrs Percy Ritch of Grass Valley California visited his sister Mrs Lora Coupland recently. They also visited their daughter Mrs Lon Gunter and family at Jackson Alabama.
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Percy Ritch
Grass Valley
Calif
Lora Coupland
Lon Gunter
Jackson
Ala
Winters Records 15 Below Zero in Severe Cold Spell
A weather event in Winters and North Runnels County saw a record low of 15 degrees below zero on Thursday night, following a 4 to 8 inch snowfall. Officials report 5.5 inches officially in Winters with up to 8 inches nearby, while temperatures began to rebound by Saturday. Schools operated through Thursday with Friday set as a teachers work day. no major livestock losses were reported and moisture from the snow aided small grain and pastures.
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North Runnels
Roy Rice
U. S
Abilene
Wingate
Cold Weather Livestock Death Loss Not High in Region
Stockmen report livestock death loss during the severe cold and heavy snows last week remains near normal, but weight loss and reduced gains among survivors will pose a significant economic factor. Losses in northern and Panhandle areas were higher, with some herds losing up to 27 percent.
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Panhandle
Two Trustees Up For Re Election In Winters ISD
Two Winters Independent School District trustees seek re election with terms ending in April. Billy Joe Colburn runs for Place No 6 while J P Dry board president seeks Place No 7. Election set for April 7.
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Winters Independent School District
Billy Joe Colburn
J. P. Dry
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Bill
Kathryn Bredemeyer
Randall
Darrell Kurtz
Mitchell
Jeff O'Dell
Bredemeyer
Donald
Douglas Rogers
Billy Hord
Scott King
Chamber OF Commerce
P. O
Winters, Tex
Writers Chamber of Commerce
Wingate Box Social
R. Q. Marks
Dale
Ford
Hillard’s Skelly
Weldon Mills
Johnny Weems Shell
Grenwelge Texaco
Western Auto Associate
West Dale
Emma Marks
Crowley Trucking Co
Roach Electric & Furniture
Winters Paint & Body
Fireside
C. R. Kendrick
W. J. Briley
Huden White
L. E
Leona Jacob
B. E. Rogers
Cecil Hambright
Foxworth- Galbraith Lumber Co
Earl Dorsett
M. R. Williams
Michael Hill
O. C. Hill
Louis Welding Service
Bill Sharpes
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Bud Busher
R. T. O'Dell
Shirley Howard
Wilma C
Bud) Davis
M. E. Mathis
Bobby Mayo
LaDell Davis
American Supply
Anderson Mobil Oil
Harrison Auto Parts
Fashion Shop
Security State Bank
Pat Pritchard
Lone Star Gas Co
Edward Bredemeyer
Dr. Z. I. Hale
H. M. Nichols
Winters Gin Co
Raymond Burns
Stanley Blackwell
Winters Ffa
Milton’s Auto Supply
Kozelsky Cabinet Shop
Morris Robinson
D. W. Williams
W. L. England
Leslie R
Wingate and
Norton
Hugo Vogelsang
Frank K. Antilley
Adolph Minzenmayer
Ed Poehls
Doug Stevens
Happy Valley
Coupland Home
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