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Residents voice opinion of wet/dry initiative
Editor’s note: The following opinions were gathered around Jack-sonville Friday. These do not represent the entire Jacksonville electorate, nor were any scientific methods used in gathering these opinions.
A group of Jacksonville residents reacted to the possibility a referendum allowing the sales of alcohol for off-premises consumption could appear on an upcoming city election ballot.
A committee has been formed to explore the possibility of getting just such an item to the public for a vote next year.
Sandra Jones
Position: Against
Reason: “It’s because of the end result. It doesn’t take into account the wrecks it causes and the police trouble. It’s a moral issue.”
William Cooper
Position: For
Reason: “We’re losing all the tax money to the next county over. People want it; they’re going to get it.”
Teresa Munoz
Position: For
Reason: “I’m okay with it. It’s going to help Jacksonville by selling alcohol here. It’s not so far to drive.”
Fannie Franklin
Position: Either way
Reason: “I believe it’s the people’s choice. It’s safer to buy in town than to buy out.”
Bernie Hutson
Position: Against
Reason: “It’s not going to help the community at all. The only ones who are going to make any money are the ones selling it.”
Christina Aguiler
Position: For
Reason: “It’s the same thing. People are already drinking. They’re driving back and forth to get it.”
Dave Black
Position: For
Reason: “I would like to see people keep money here. Why go all the way to Rusk or Cuney?”
Lewis Silmon
Position: Against
Reason: “I can’t see a benefit from it. If you make it available, it’s too easy to get. You could see younger children having a problem.”
Erbil Stover
Position: Against
Reason: “I go to church and I don’t believe in it. I see too many homes broken up.”
Opal Lewis
Position: Neutral
Reason: “It will help the economy, but I don’t want to see any deaths.”
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2 deaths at RV park in Rusk County
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Fires strike 2 more east Texas churches
DALLAS (AP) — A sheriff's dispatcher says fires have struck two more rural east Texas churches, just hours after investigators announced that a blaze last week marked the eighth arson against a house of worship in the state this year.
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Tax office to see repairs
RUSK — The Cherokee County Commissioners’ Court voted Monday to approve re-roofing work on the Jacksonville Tax Office, 301 W. Commerce St.
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Bullard City Council meets tonight
Bullard City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The City Council will discuss annexation of approximately 221 acres. Petitions for annexation are being brought to the council by Katherine Taylor Teasdale, Darla Kay Graham, L. Teasdale and R2 Properties, LLC, Thomas L. Roper. -
The wait begins ...
BULLARD — Petitions calling for a vote to legalize alcohol sales in the city limits were turned in to City Secretary Doris Crockett Friday.
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Miss Texas visits LMC
Lon Morris College students will see Miss Texas 2009 Kristen Blair Wednesday, Director of Public Relations Afton Barber said.
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What's News for Feb. 9, 2010
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When “Time Was Young and Life a Thing Devine”: New Birmingham, Texas
Editor’s note: The following is a research paper written by Thanasis Kombos, a Jacksonville resident who is currently a history major at Stephen F. Austin State University. Kombos prefaced his submission of this paper to the Daily Progress for publication with a letter explaining his motivation for sending us his paper. A portion of his letter prefaces this section of his paper. The subsequent parts of his paper will be printed on the coming three Sundays, accompanied by photos, as applicable, of New Birmingham.
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County population could hit 50,000
Cherokee County officials have loosened up in regards to the upcoming census, County Judge Chris Davis said.
The possibility of Cherokee County moving from a county of 48,000 people to a county of 50,000 will not bring with it the massive procedural changes seen in larger cities and counties. -
JISD plans ‘Freshman Fair’ at MS
Jacksonville eighth graders will get a sneak peek at high school life Monday night at the district’s Freshman Fair, to be held 6-7:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Middle School cafeteria.
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