1977

A former state employee who once worked as a migrant farm worker formally announced his intentions to run for Governor of the State of Texas last week at a news conference held in Austin. Ricardo Lopez, 31, said he will run for governor as an independent candidate. Lopez feels Texas’ three largest political parties have…

By: JOE YATES The water was not working at my house the other day, I was forced to find a good place close by to water my pet plant, Herb. It didn’t take very long to find the perfect spot, but, as always, Herb has to take a negative view on everything . . .…

Usually, when streets are constructed in Texarkana, some hard feelings develop between the motoring public and the city. For once, though, Texarkana has accomplished a variety of projects in a small amount of time, without creating much traffic or loss of time to any traveler of these roads. These projects include: The Texas Viaduct, Third…

The National Student Educational Fund is sponsoring a national competition to recognize college students who produce the best informational materials for other students. $12,000 in scholarships will be awarded in this national competition called the Better Information Project: Prizes in Education (BIPPIE). Individual students or student groups are eligible to submit entries in any media…

The French Club is having a great deal of difficulty with its meetings. The problem is that they haven’t had any. After five successive attempts at club meetings, none has been held due to various reasons. Several people have become official members, but no one has shown up. “We have really had some interesting meetings,”…

“The Texarkana Community College stage band and TC Singers will present a concert in the college auditorium on November 22 at 7:30 p.m .,” says Murry Alewine, music instructor at the college. “The concert will consist of a mixture of vocal jazz, rock, and choral popular music,” said Alewine, “and solos will be presented by…

Football? At Texarkana College? It may not be your everyday football game at TCC on Dec. 1, but it will be the only football game here . . . our “Homecoming.” The Student Senate has made plans for a flag football game between Arkansas and Texas students of TCC. The game will be played during…

Auditions for the Spring Musical will be held November 21 at 7 p.m. in the TCC Auditorium. The auditions will be for interested singers, dancers, actors, and stagehands. Mrs. Nancy Keyton of the Speech Drama Department and Mrs. Sue McCrossen of the Music Department will be directing the production. Interested students wishing additional information may…

The regular meeting of the Texarkana College Student Senate was held Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 11 a.m. in the Senate Room. The Senate voted twelve to four to match funds with the college to purchase a new color television set for the Student Center. The matter will now go to the Committee of Twelve. The…