Giddings Times & News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 25, 2008 Page: 3 of 23
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Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, December 25, 2008 - Page 3
PLAOUIEC for one - half of the maintenance
TERXUES program at the facility.
(FROM PAGE ONE) The court approved a memo- .
A _ randum of understanding to in- giving a year's subscription of 1
County Commissioner, Pre- clude Lee County jn the 2-1-1 the Giddings Times & News to |
anct3. . Database. This is at no cost to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Christian- 9
Other business the county. sen of Giddings, and to Ralph |
Commissioners approved the Judge Gonzales reported that Koslan of Houston. They are |
preliminary plat for the Metro he will seek names of someone both Christmas gifts. 1
Subdivision at their morning to appoint from Lee County ____________________________|
meeting.to the Board of Directors for amendment to transfer funds |
They accepted a letter of Workforce Solutions. Rural from salary and benefits to •
resignation from Edna McNeil Capital Area, contract labor for the Lee *
as the chairperson of the Lee County Treasurer Melinda County Tax Office, until new
County Child Protective Ser- Krause was appointed County personnel can be hired. ,
vices Board. Wellness Coordinator. Pct. 4 Banking resolutions were |
Clifton Wachsmann presented Commissioner Linda Kovar approved for the Lee County "
the annual Texas Department was appointed County Ex- Tax Assessor-Collector bank
of Transportation Grant for ecutive Sponsor the health accounts and the Lee County
Routine Airport Maintenance and employee benefits pool Attorney's bank accounts.
Program at the Giddings-Lee through Texas Association of The Court approved bid
County Airport. The court ap- Counties. specifications for a 2005 or
proved the grant which pays The Court approved a budget newer track loader for Pct. 2.
GIVES TWO GIFT
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Alvina Koslan of Giddings is
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They authorized the notice for
bidding. 1
Commissioners approved of
selling surplus equipment at TEARING IT UP - The side- tured using a Bobcat to tear out
the next Rudy Mayer Equip- walk handicap ramp at the cor- the old sidewalk and load pieces
ment Auction. ner of Hwy. 290 and Burleson of concrete into the bucket.
St. in downtown Giddings was -Times & News Photo
being torn out and redone after -----------------------------
it failed to meet state inspection GIVE A TIMES & NEWS
standards. Workers are pic- SUBSCRIPTION!!!
Happy 5th Birthday
Holden Luke!
GREET
(FROM PAGE ONE)
throughout the year in all kinds
of ways -- and hope all their
customers will have the true
spirit of Christmas.
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1035 E. Austin St. - Giddings - 979-542-3927
LA FAMILIA SALAZAR Les Desea a Clientes y Amigos
Dicha y Prosperidad Hoy y Siempre
Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo
THE SALAZAR FAMILY wish to Clients and Friends
Happiness and Prosperity Now and Forever
Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year
We love you,
Papaw, Grammy,
Uncle Lane &
Aunt Jackie
OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE until 3 P.M.
FOR LAST MINU 1 I CI IRISTMAS SI IOPPING!
Sale in Progress! Sale in Progress! Sale in Progress! Sale in Progress!
comyGenas Year
A Holiday Message From The
Giddings Police Department
The Giddings Police Department wants to wish everyone
a safe and joyful Christmas and a Very Happy and Safe
New Year.
The entire Giddings Police Department staff wants to
take this time out to remind everyone to please buckle up.
If you plan on consuming alcoholic beverages during this
holiday season, please make sure that you have a designated
driver, if you plan on being on the roadways. ,
Let’s make this the safest holiday season yet. We need
your help to make this possible.
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Preuss, L. M., III & True, David G. Giddings Times & News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 25, 2008, newspaper, December 25, 2008; Giddings, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1665757/m1/3/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center.