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43. VALLEYQSTATE Saturday, December 30, 2006 THE MONITOR, McAllen, Texas Public servant who helped bring Rangers to Texas finally retiring The Associated Press League Baseball, a General Now after spending the last Motors plant and a Six half-century helping shape a ARLINGTON Tom Flags amusement park to city that was four square miles Vandergriff brought Major North Texas. of mostly farmland when he I I started in 1951, Vandergriff retired Friday at the age of 80. He spent the last 16 years as Tarrant County judge, ending 55 years in public office in which he served as Arlington mayor and a one-term Democratic congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Vandergriff announced plans to retire last year after being hospitalized with pneumonia. His last official duty will come Monday, when he'll swear in Tarrant County Commissioner Glen Whitley as his replacement. "At my age, I don't have all that many years ahead," Vandergriff said. He made his legacy bringing the Washington Senators in 1971 to Arlington, where they became the Texas Rangers. Vandergriff spent 13 years trying to bring a major league team to North Texas, putting Arlington in the mix for every expansion derby or every rumor of a team moving.

Even today, he still takes great pride in having moved the Senators to Texas from Washington, where he said he battled many government figures and that President Nixon took a "dim view" of him. "That was one of the most exciting experiences of my life," Vandergriff said. "We all Joe LairdThe Associated Press Then-Arlington Mayor Tom J. Vandergriff, left, and Texas Rangers owner Bob Short are shown In a 1970 photo. Vandergriff, a Tarrant County Judge, who brought Major League Baseball, a General Motors plant and a Six Flags amusement park to North Texas, retired Friday at the age of 80.

office, GM bought 225 acres of land for a plant that would employ as many as 10,000 people, which was about the size of Arlington at the time. He later helped bring Six Flags to the city and pushed for the construction of Lake Arlington and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. "It's been a great experience," Vandergriff said. "I'm concerned. I've never been around my wife that much.

I'm looking forward to relaxing." worked together as a single region to get a major league club to come our way." The son of a car dealership owner, Vandergriff ran for Arlington mayor in his mid-20s after his father's dealers contacts said GM planned to build a new assembly plant in the South or Southwest. He reasoned that having someone with "GM blood" at city hall could help land the plant, and he was elected in 1951. Months after taking Bush seeks safety duping tornado warning toy merchandise I 1 39 .99 0UtPtice RED DO Addiona said. The shelter is a few hundred yards away from the president's house on the ranch. "He was in the vehicle for about 10 minutes and then he went back to the house," Stanzel said, adding that other members of the staff at the ranch were sheltered as well.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch at 12:40 p.m. This was scheduled to last until 8:30 p.m. At 3:47 p.m. the watch was upgraded to a tornado warning, which lasted for less than an hour. The rush to the tornado shelter interrupted Bush's day at the ranch where he cleared some cedar and was kept abreast of plans to execute Saddam Hussein in Iraq.

The windy day of rain and thunder began with morning calls to wish him a happy new year from outgoing U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is visiting Miami, also called Bush to talk about Iraq. Stanzel said Bush also spent time contemplating the new plan for U.S. policy in Iraq that he plans to announce in the new year.

Bush hosted a National Security Council meeting at his ranch on Thursday. By Deb Riechmann The Associated Press CRAWFORD President Bush and first lady Laura Bush were moved to an armored vehicle on their ranch Friday when a tornado warning was issued in central Texas, the White House said. The vehicle was driven to a tornado shelter on the ranch at 1:30 p.m. CST, and the president, Mrs. Bush and their two Scottish terriers, Barney and Miss Beazley, sat inside until the weather cleared, deputy White House press secretary Scott Stanzel said.

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(b) Precinto No. 3 (mejoras de calle de 2006) Construction re-construction para calle Glasscock entre(milla 6 calle 107), Milla 8 entre calle Shary calle Mayberry), Calle Brushline entre (milla 7 milla 8) calle Shary entre milla 7 milla 8) para incluir no limitar a toda calle que colinden con las calles ya mencionadas. El financiamiento seria proporcionado por el programa de bloque de desarrollo de la comunidad de concesiones (CDBG) con el departamento de la cubierta del desarrollo urbano de los Estados Unidos. Los siguientes se consideran las alternativas los impactos de las acciones propuestas para cada proyecto. ALTERNATIVAS (a) La ciudad de Weslaco (mejoras de aguadrenaje 2006) instalacion de lineas de agua para calle First St.

(Entre calle Tejas Kansas), avenida Obregfin (entre calle 5a 6a callej6n (entre calle Bridge calle Zamora) callejfin entre calle Guerra Paseo del Norte. Lo mas practico es de instalar las lineas de agua para las calles ya mencionadas. La propuesta de remplazar instalar estas lineas permitiran aguas pluviales desaguar al sistema de drenaje ya en existencia aliviando los problemas ya asociadas con los proyectos ya en el llano de cien anos. (b) Precinto No. 3 (mejoras de calle de 2006) Construcci6n re-construcci6n para calle Glasscock entre (milla 6 calle 1 07), Milla 8 entre calle Shary calle Mayberry), Calle Brushline entre (milla 7 milla 8) calle Shary entre milla 7 milla 8) para incluir no limitar a toda calle que colinden con las calles ya mencionadas.

No hay alternativas ni sitios acciones aparte de no hacer el proyecto. Bajo las condiciones que al momenta existe en las calles propuestas para construcci6n el dilatar este proyecto, seria ma's costoso para el condado en el future Las propuestas son de elevar, criar zanjas, instalar pipa de concreto de 24" para desviar el agua son las alternativas propuestas por el ingeniero. 1 Los impactos de las acciones propuestas (a) La ciudad de Weslaco (mejoras de aguadrenaje 2006) instalacirjn de lineas de agua para calle First St. (Entre calle Tejas Kansas), avenida 0breg6n (entre calle 5' 6a callejfin (entre calle Bridge calle Zamora) presi6n adecuada para el uso domestico la instalacifin de una linea de 6 pulgadas es necesaria para la proteccifin contra lumbre para viviendas que ya existen. Esta instalaci6n no tiene nada de impacto para el sistema de drenaje que tiene recibe mantenimiento por la cuidad deWeslaco, (b) Precinto No.

3 (mejoras de calle de 2006) Construccifin re-construcci6n para calle Glasscock entre (milla 6 calle 107), Milla 8 entre calle Shary calle Mayberry), Calle Brushline entre (milla 7 milla 8) calle Shary entre milla 7 milla 8) para incluir no limitar a toda calle que colinden con las calles ya mencionadas. No hay alternativas ni sitios acciones aparte de no hacer el proyecto. Bajo las condiciones que al momento existe en las calles propuestas para construction el dilatar este proyecto, seria mis costoso para el condado en el future Las propuestas son de elevar, criar zanjas, instalar pipa de concreto de 24" para desviar el agua son las alternativas propuestas por el ingeniero. La re-construcci6n de estas calles no tendrS ningiin impacto, porque estas calles ya existen sera un beneficio para las personas que necesitan estas calles al diario. Los comentarios serin recibidos por 15 dias siguientes a la publicaci6n del aviso.

Los comentarios se deben tratar con Antonio Barco, CDBG Manager, 1916 Tesoro Pharr, Texas 78577. The Hidalgo County Urban County Program has given consideration to provide financial assistance for the Development of construction infrastructure to the following proposed projects in the areas as described. (a) City of Weslaco (2006 Water Sewer Improvements) Installation of waterlines to First Street (between Texas Kansas Obregon Avenue (between 5th 6th Street), Alley (between Bridge Zamora Street) and Alley between (Guerra and Paseo Del Norte). (b) Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 (2006 Street Improvements) New construction and reconstruction to Glasscock Road (from 6 Mile Line to 107 ML), 8 Mile Line (from Shary Road to Mayberry Road), Brushline Road (from 7 Mile Line to 8 Mile Line) and Shary Road (from 7 ML to 8 ML) to include, but not limited to any abutting streets.

ALTERNATIVES (a) City of Weslaco (2006 Water Sewer Improvements) Installation of waterlines to First Street (between Texas Kansas Obregon Avenue (between 5th 6th Street), Alley (between Bridge Zamora Street) and Alley between (Guerra and Paseo Del Norte). The most practical alternative is to construct the project. The proposed replacement and installation of waterlines will allow for the rainfall to have easier access to drain into the drainage system already in place, thus alleviating some of the problems associated with the project area being in the 1 00-year floodplain. (b) Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 (2006 Street Improvements) (1) Glasscock Road (from 6 Mile Line to 107 ML) There are no alternatives, alternative sites andor actions, other than not to do the project.

Due to the conditions of the road, further delay could result in further deterioration of the road and more costly to the County. (2) 8 Mile Line (from Shary Road to Mayberry Road), there are no alternatives, alternative sites andor actions, other than not to do the project The road will be elevated slightly and will include roadside ditches to divert the runoff from the road. (3) Brushline Road (from 7 Mile Line to 8 Mile Line) there are no alternatives, alternative sites andor actions, other than not to do the project. The road will be elevated and will include roadside ditches and a 24" concrete pipe to divert the runoff from the road. (4) Shary Road (from 7 ML to 8 ML) there are no alternatives, alternative sites andor actions, other than not to do the project.

Due to the conditions of the road, further delay will be more costly for the county. IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTIONS (a) City of Weslaco (2006 Water Sewer Improvements) Installation of waterlines to First Street (between Texas Kansas Obregon Avenue (between 5th 6th Street), Alley (between Bridge Zamora Street) and Alley between (Guerra and Paseo Del Norte). The installation of these waterlines are necessary to provide adequate water pressure for domestic use and the lines six (6) inch and larger are necessary for domestic and fire protection for the existing houses. The installation of these lines will have no impact on the existing in -place drainage system that the City of Weslaco maintains. (b) Hidalgo County Precinct No.

3 (2006 Street Improvements) (1) Glasscock Road (from 6 Mile Line to 107 ML), is an existing asphalt concrete road that will be improved by overlaying, providing a positive impact to residents. (2) 8 Mile Line (from Shary Road to Mayberry Road), is currently a dirt road with sever ponding areas, By raising the elevation of the road and utilising pipe culverts with safety end treatment, the flooding will be alleviated or eliminated. This will create a safer route for buses and all residents commuting this road. (3) Brushline Road (from 7 Mile Line to 8 Mile Line) is currently a dirt road with severe ponding areas. By raising the elevation of the road and utilising pipe culverts with safety end treatment, the flooding will be alleviated or eliminated.

This will create a safer route for buses and all residents commuting this road. (4) Shary Road (from 7 ML to 8 ML) is an existing asphalt concrete road that will be improved by overlaying. The overlaying of this road will prevent further deterioration of the wearing course providing a positive impact to this project. Comments will be received for 15 days following the publication of the Notice. Comments should be addressed to Antonio Barco, CDBG Manager, 1916 Tesoro Boulevard, Pharr, Texas 78577..