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Texas Legislature Calls for Feasibility Study of Controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir
The Texas Legislature passed, and Governor Abbot signed HB1, the State Budget, which included language to study the feasibility of the Marvin Nichols Reservoir and deliver findings to the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor by January 5, 2025, the start of the next Legislative Session.
The Stanmore Family History, Part 2
LEVI STANMORE Levi, the oldest child of Levi and Rosie Stanmore, was born April 7, 1900. At a very early age he became a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. It was at the Oak Grove Baptist Church Where he Has ordained as a minister. Levi’s greatest interest was for a higher education. He attended public school in Queen City and then on to Bishop College in Marshall, Texas. He worked as a cook at night and the early morning while at Bishop College. Levi had time for sport so he played football and earned a scholar¬ship. While attending Bishop College he met and married Beverly McNeal of Marshall. To this union five children were born. They are Levi, Jr. (who died at 6 or 9 months), Rosie Lee, Mary Ellen, Willis Levi, and Callie Faye.
