Despite a strain of political poison left over from the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson, as well as tensions on the University of Texas campus about the ongoing Vietnam War, the LBJ Presidential Library was dedicated in windy, muggy conditions at 11:30 a.m. May 22, 1971.
Friends and enemies alike, including President Richard Nixon, gathered 50 years ago on what was then the eastern edge of the UT campus to marvel at the monolithic, marble-clad tower that held the presidential papers, library and museum, and its long, low-lying companion building, Sid Richardson Hall, which housed what would become the LBJ School of Public Affairs, Briscoe Center for American History and Benson Latin American Collection.
Brownwood Hotel owner accruing fines because of falling glass
Brownwood Bulletin
The owner of the former Brownwood Hotel is accruing civil penalties because the issue of falling glass has not been addressed, Tim Murray, director of developmental services for the City of Brownwood, said via email Thursday. The city continues to receive reports related to falling glass from the building, Murray said in the email. In response, the city will close the sidewalk along Baker and Fisk around the building to divert pedestrian traffic in that area. The city is exploring options to remediate the issue of falling glass with the owner.