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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 19, 1997
TCA Cable TV, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 0-11478 75-1798185
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
3015 S.S.E. Loop 323, Tyler, Texas 75701
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (903) 595-3701
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference herein the information
set forth in its press release dated September 19, 1997, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release issued by TCA Cable TV, Inc., dated
September 19, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TCA CABLE TV, INC.
Date: October 13, 1997 /s/ Fred R. Nichols
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President
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99.1 Press Release issued by TCA Cable TV, Inc. dated September 19, 1997.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
TCA [LOGO] NEWS RELEASE
CABLE TV FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1997
CONTACT: Fred R. Nichols
TCA CABLE TV, INC. ANNOUNCES DEATH
OF CABLE TELEVISION PIONEER, ROBERT M. ROGERS
[Tyler, Texas] -- TCA Cable TV, Inc. ("TCA") deeply regrets to announce
that its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert M. Rogers, passed
away Friday morning, September 18, 1997, at home following a courageous battle
with cancer.
Funeral services will be 4:30 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 1997, at
Marvin United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Lloyd
James Funeral Home.
Mr. Rogers' commitment to the cable television industry and his
personal beliefs of hard work and perseverance laid the foundation for the
success of TCA Cable TV, Inc. From the purchase of one cable television system
in 1954, Mr. Rogers built a company which today serves 64 cable systems in
eight states and approximately 700,000 customers and has a value of more than
$1 billion. In 1994, Mr. Rogers was the recipient of the Texas Cable TV
Association's prestigious John Mankin Award, an award given in honor of the
co-founder of the association to someone with outstanding contributions to the
industry. In 1995, TCA was awarded the Operator of the Year Award from
Cablevision magazine, a publication of the cable television industry. Mr.
Rogers was a member of the cable television Pioneers' Club.
Although his illness reduced his involvement in the day to day
operations of the Company over the last year, his leadership and guidance were
ever present. Fred Nichols, TCA's president, commented, "I have lost my
greatest teacher, mentor and one of my most valued friends. Mr. Rogers was an
outstanding human being, and his loss will leave a
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tremendous void. As the Company moves forward, it will carry on the high
standards which Mr. Rogers instilled."
In the Company's plan of succession, the board of directors today has
elected Fred R. Nichols as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of
the Company. The Company does not anticipate any changes in operation.
Born in Buckner, Missouri, August 31, 1926, Rogers graduated from high
school in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946. He later attended
William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, Kansas City Junior College and
Tyler Junior College. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1987
by East Texas Baptist University.
Mr. Rogers was active in community affairs and received several awards
for outstanding service. He was a supporter of higher education and gave
several endowments to local schools and colleges. In recognition of Mr.
Rogers' love of learning, memorial donations may be made to the All Saints
Episcopal School - Rogers Hall Building Fund, 2695 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, Texas
75701.
Robert M. Rogers leaves behind enumerable friends and extended family
who will forever miss him, but never forget him. The board of directors and
the employees of TCA extend their deepest sympathies to the Rogers family.
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