State Capitol undergoes major remodeling to add new finance building
Austin prepares for a $6.6 million State Finance Building as the Capitol undergoes extensive renovations. The project shifts state treasurer and comptroller offices, adds committee rooms, elevators and new carpet. Major work spans late July to January with 150 representative spaces expanded and Senate chamber upgrades underway.
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Texas 1856 frontier penal code overhaul eyed by Bar Committee
The State Bar Committee drafts a rewrite for sub mission to the Legislature to remove duplicative articles and unenforceable laws. Proposals seek a strong paternity statute, shift sentencing to judges, allow jurors to trigger death penalties, and create four felony and three misdemeanor degrees with tailored punishments. The draft would also hold corporations criminally liable and add a general trespass article including college disruption. UT Law Dean Page Keeton comments on the plan.
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State closes Galveston Island ranch purchase for seashore park
The state agreed to acquire 1 781 acres of the Maco Stewart Ranch on Galveston Island for a seashore park at 890 875 dollars with half reimbursed by the federal government. Maco Stewart Jr willed the land to the state in 1950 for heirs use. The Parks and Wildlife Commission will pay three heirs 500 dollars per acre to secure full title for immediate use. Development starts on the Gulf beach side with no opening date yet set. Galveston County clerk’s office will handle purchasing details.
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Galveston Island
Maco Stewart Jr
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Supreme Court ruling affects votes on federal installations in Texas
The Supreme Court decision in Maryland bars denial of voting rights for people living on federal installations in state and local elections. Texas officials including Secretary Martin Dies Jr say the ruling will impact certain areas. Attorney General Crawford Martin plans to appeal Garza’s salvage case ruling over Platoro Ltd’s Padre Island wreck treasure return. A federal jury in Abilene cleared the Abilene School Board of arbitrary action in denying unexcused absences to 300 Mexican American students who boycotted classes for ten days last fall.
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Martin Dies Jr
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Atty
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U. S
Reynaldo Garza
Brownsville
Platoro Ltd
Padre Island
Garza
Abilene
Texas Officials Announce New Welfare and Transportation Appointees
Gov. Preston Smith made a series of appointments naming Charles H. Locklin Jr. and William G. Gibbs assistant welfare commissioners for planning and coordination and personnel and training. John C. Taylor and Joseph Patrick Kelly joined the Guadalupe Blanc River Authority board, succeeding Edgar Engelke and Reagan Cates. James A. Wilson became executive director of the Texas Mass Transportation Commission, while Robert S. Weddle was named public information officer for the Texas Criminal Justice Council. Maj. Gen. John White, retired, steps in as first full time executive director of the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District.
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William G. Gibbs
Preston Smith
John C. Taylor
Seguin
Joseph Patrick Kelly
Victoria
Guadalupe - Blanco River
Oil and gas and sulfur lease sale set for August 4
Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler announced a sale at 10 a m on August 4. Two hundred four Gulf of Mexico tracts will be offered along with sixty four upland and riverbed tracts. Twelve sulfur tracts are in far West Texas. Minimum bonus 25 dollars per acre with 20 dollars for uplands and riverbeds, delay rental four dollars per year, royalty one sixth, and a five year primary term.
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Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Nursing Home Rules Told by Public Welfare Department
Public Welfare Department issued regulations for 800 to 900 nursing homes detailing new rates they may collect from state and federal governments. The rules outline allowable charges and procedures under the updated funding framework.
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Commission orders storm choke safety on all flowing wells
Railroad Commission requires bays estuaries lakes rivers and streams to be equipped with storm chokes or similar devices to prevent pollution spills. The rule takes effect October 1 and targets disasters such as the Chevron well spill off Louisiana. A reporting form will be adopted for oil companies to report spills of five barrels or more by telephone or telegram.
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Health Department launches two mobile dental offices for the poor
The State Health Department will operate two mobile dental offices to serve low income residents. Attorney General Martin rules school districts must pay tuition for students sent to another district for training when home district lacks 12 grade program. Alamo State Bank of Pasadena files application with Department of Banking. Gordon H. Lloyd to retire June 30 after 47 years with the Highway Department and State Employees Retirement System. Texas Highway Department reports about 53.8 million dollars in work on U S Highway 281 either underway programmed or in planning.
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Gratitude for support during illness and recovery
Mrs. Frank Carter thanks friends for visits, cards, food, and thoughtfulness during hospital stay and after returning home. She especially thanks Dr. Rives and the nurses for their kindness.
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Frank Carter
Millorns Spend Weekend in San Antonio Visit
Mr and Mrs Bill Millorn spent the past weekend in San Antonio visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bob McClelland and Debra.
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San Antonio
Bob McClelland
Debra
Mrs. Williams and son visit Woodsboro relative
Mrs. Dick Williams and her son Jay from Woodsboro are visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. Eddie Little. Mrs. Williams is known locally as Alleene Jones.
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Jay
Woodsboro
Eddie Little
Williams
Alleene Jones
Adami Family Visits Denton Parents Over Weekend
Dr and Mrs Gilbert Adami and children Debbie David and John of Denton visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Adami over the past weekend.
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Debbie
David
John
Denton
Ernest Adami
Classified Ad Promise: Power or Not, Leads Still Reach
The Enterprise Classifieds promise effective results even during power outages. Readers are assured their ads will be seen and responses will follow despite temporary outages.
Man in Boat Sails Ahead as Rowers Work Quietly
No explicit event. A concise proverb-like line about a man steering a boat and maintaining steady progress without disruption. The wording evokes discipline and focus in leadership.
VA Reminds Disabled Veterans of Low-Cost Life Insurance
The Department of Veterans Affairs notes affordable disability life insurance is available to qualified disabled veterans. The program aims to provide coverage with minimal premium impact while ensuring financial protection for veterans and their families.
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