High Plains Cotton Research Funds Boost 1999 Projects
Texas State Support Committee allocates about 802000 for 1999 cotton research across the High Plains. Of this, 198537 targets High Plains priorities, 169700 has statewide implications, and 107700 funds biotechnology projects. Total High Plains research spend reaches 475937, about 59 percent of Texas total. Boll weevil emergence rises. meetings planned April 9 in Muleshoe and April 17 in Lubbock for grower education and management guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawn Wade
Texas High Plains
Cotton Incorporated
High Plains
Texas
Roger Hardenby
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas Ag Extension Service
Plains
Northwest Plains
Bailey County Coliseum
Muleshoe
PCG
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
Plains Cotton Growers
Boll Weevil Task Force
Texas Ag
Are
Easter and the first Texas martyr Father Padilla
The article recalls Father Jan de Padilla, a Roman Catholic priest with Coronado’s 1541 expedition, who evangelized along the Canadian River seeking Quivera. He was martyred on November 30, 1844 while praying, and his burial was later honored by followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Jan de Padilla
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Coronado
Father Padilla
Panhandle
Quivera
Hutchinson
Roberts Counties
Mexico
King Yarnes
Why the egg is Easter’s universal symbol and tale
Letters discuss the egg as a talisman of fertility and immortality across cultures, linking it to Easter and Christ's resurrection. Good Friday name origins are touched, noting Jesus' crucifixion. The piece cites a Brownfield News letter submission with author contact requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jack Maguire
Peanut pest survey thanks Terry County growers in Texas
A letter to the editor from Dr. Dudley Smith of Texas A&M expresses gratitude to Terry County farmers and local agricultural groups for participating in a joint Texas Oklahoma peanut pest and pesticide use survey. He notes the data and comments strengthen the case with regulators and invites remaining growers to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Texas
U.S
Agricultural Extension Office
Western Peanut Growers
Texas Peanut Producers Board
DeLeon Peanut Co
West Texas
Texas A&m Center
Lubbock
Wellman
Tokio
Cletus Floyd
Bob Dumas
Dudley Smith
Soil & Crop Sciences Dept
Texas A&m University
Brownfield News: Terry County Texas Focuses Standout
The Brownfield News highlights Terry County Texas events and issues. Local coverage showcases community developments, civic decisions, and updates affecting residents in Brownfield and surrounding areas.
Community rallies to aid missing Alzheimer’s patient in Brownfield
On April 2 1998 at 846 pm the Brownfield Police Terry County Sheriff and many volunteers searched neighborhoods and surrounding roads for a missing Alzheimer patient. About fifty citizens city utilities ambulance volunteer firemen and others helped until the subject was found and returned home safely. Interim Chief Roy Rice praises community response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Police Department
Terry County Sheriffs Department
Brownfield
Roy Rice
Funeral Procession Etiquette Sparks Concern in Brownfield
Angela Finley appeals to Brownfield Police after a March 30 funeral escort disrupted arrivals, urging patience for mourners to dry tears and drive safely to the cemetery. She voices love for Neva Lee "Granny Jo" and expresses worry about police lead car pacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva
Lee
Granny Jo
Angela Finley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cotton News
Brownfield News
P.O. Box
Brownfield and
Texas Press Association
Brownfield Funeral Home
Cur
Mai
P.O
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!