Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Letter from Cecil Warren to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a bill that would amend leasing laws in a manner favorable to Warren and a related building project.

Letter from J. D. Perry, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 207 called the Pool Bill and another unnamed bill concerning the insurance industry. Perry writes that he is concerned that the unnamed bill could hurt the insurance industry and recommends that the Texas Research League continue its study. He also writes that he supports H. B. 207, which he thinks will benefit the insurance industry and the public.

Letter from James O. Roberson to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending Roberson copies of H.C.R. 35 and an explanation of House Bill 465. Roberson also writes that he is glad an article published in West Texas Today was helpful to Latimer in presenting his ideas to the Committee on Education.

Letter from Mrs. W. Nattyzin to Truett Latimer discussing Nattyzin's support for House Bill 298, which would outlaw the sale of beer on Sundays and 10 pm-7 am.

Letter from Robert Sayles to Truett Latimer discussing an enclosed petition concerning the proposed division of Taylor County into commissioners' precincts along numerical lines. Sayles writes that he and the other signees believe such a division would result in inequities and discrimination for the county's rural residents.

Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer discussing efforts to secure a building for the Texas state archive. Richardson writes that he is disappointed with Latimer's response that all he can do is secure a small appropriation and legislative approval within one to two years. He emphasizes that a new building is badly needed as conditions in the current building are poor and the State Archivist is against moving the archives to a temporary building.

Letter from S. E. Pass to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's performance in the legislature specifically regarding unnamed moral and ethical issues. Pass thanks Latimer for his integrity and writes that his constituents are proud to be represented by him.

A letter written to Truett Latimer, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Latimer for sending pamphlets regarding a probation system for Texas and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and advises that segregation should be the responsibility of the local school districts.

A letter written to Senator Ratliff, from T. N. Carswell, dated January 26, 1957. Carswell expresses his appreciation to Ratliff for providing the Probation literature as requested and offers his views on the "Right to Work" laws, the issue of more local and less state and national government and the membership of government employees in unions. He advises that the next Texas senator should be elected by Texans and touches on the segregation question for Texas.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. H. B. Smith discussing an enclosed letter concerning a Nurse Technician Training Program.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. W. R. White discussing House Bill 297 concerning amending the Liquor Control Laws to provide for a felony offense for second convictions, which was recently heard by the Liquor Regulation Committee. Latimer writes that House Bill 298 will be heard the following Tuesday and that he hopes White can be present to testify.

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Terbush discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #8.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Elbert Reeves discussing Latimer's decision not to handle any Texas Press Association bills.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Elvie S. Taylor discussing House Bill 298. Latimer writes that the bill will soon be heard by the Liquor Regulation Committee and suggests Taylor encourage other pastors to contact Ed Sheridan, who is a member of the committee and previously opposed similar bills.

Letter from Truett Latimer to James O. Roberson discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #465.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Paynter Grocery discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 25 known as the Sales Limitation Act. Latimer writes that he supported the bill in the previous session and was sorry that the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Pete Shackelford forwarding a notice from the registered mail.

Letter from Truett Latimer to S. E. Pass discussing House Bill 207, Ralph Yarborough, and other unnamed legislation. Latimer writes that he has never supported Yarborough for office due to their political differences and that he hopes to pass amendments to juvenile code. He also mentions that legislators voted not to consider H.B. 207 and that he doubts it will come up again.

Letter from Truett Latimer to the Reverend Sterling L. Price responding to a letter from Price concerning his legislative service.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom H. Russom responding to Russom's invitation to a "Field Range Day" with the Middle Fork Soil Conservation District board.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Todd discussing House BIll 820, a copy of which Latimer has enclosed with his letter. Latimer writes that the bill has passed House and Senate and that he does not believe the amendment deleting certain portions will harm the legislation.

Letter from Truett Latimer to V. C. Perini Jr. discussing the "Pool Bill."

Letter from Truett Latimer to V. C. Perini, Jr. discussing an unnamed bill referred to as the Pool Bill. Latimer writes that he and 102 other representatives voted against the bill and that he believes whoever represents Texas in the U.S. Senate should be elected by a majority of Texans.