Pesticide disposal offered Texans by TNRCC
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission offers Texans free disposal of unwanted pesticides, rinsed plastic pesticide containers, used motor oil filters, and lead acid batteries. The event is at Birdsong Peanuts south of Brownfield on County Road 474 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday April 5. A single 55 gallon drum disposal could cost $1,500 to $2,000 at a commercial facility. Empty containers must be rinsed. there is a two drum limit for oil filters and no business or out of state vehicles may participate.
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Moisture eases but preserves danger on High Plains fires
Recent moisture reduces extreme fire risk on the High Plains but leaves heavy dead vegetation and saturated soil hazards. Texas Forest Service regional fire coordinator Les Rogers warns danger remains extremely high and urges residents to stay cautious as green-up begins and fuels remain fire prone.
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County natives join DPS force
An additional 114 troopers including Janet Martin and Benito Gonzalez from Terry County will patrol Texas roadways after graduating this week from the Texas Department of Public Safety 117th Training Academy. State Sen. Steve Ogden delivered the graduation address at the Toney Burger Center in Austin. Troopers began training last September in a program double the standard in crime and traffic law, firearms, driving, and fitness.
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