Identity theft scam warns Lamesa readers
Guest column by Russel Skiles reports a bank based identity theft scam using forged IRS forms to steal personal data. Ed Horton cites OCC alerts. tips urge reporting to credit bureaus, placing fraud alerts, closing affected accounts, police reports, and contacting IRS for guidance.
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Russel Skiles
Lamesa
Ed Horton
First National Bank
Office
the Comptroller of the Currency
IRS
Horton
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Trade Commission
Consumer.gov
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Occ.treas.gov
Baby Boomers and Generational Trends in Texas
The article outlines Baby Boomers born 1946 to 1964, about 5.6 million Texans, with higher education and income, plans to work part time, and expectations about retirement. It notes Sandwich Generation pressures, health concerns, and the aging population’s impact on families and costs.
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Texas
Texas tops several charts in 2002 state fact book
The Legislative Budget Board 2002 Texas Fact Book lists Texas leading in farms, farmland, cattle, and livestock income. crime and prisons. school districts. energy output. and interstate miles. It notes second-place in civilian labor and unemployment, plus large prison staff totals and state agency head counts. Population is about 21.3 million with 1.14 billion spending for 2002 03. per capita state spending ranks last.
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Just Released Legislative Budget Board
Texas
Mexico
Lone Star
United States
U.S
Department of Criminal Justice
Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Department of Transportation
Department of Human Services
Brownfield City Cleanup Announces April 27 Event
Email from Mayor Nancy Wade urges Brownfield residents to join a city wide cleanup. The large item buy back runs April 22 through May 4 at the city landfill, with a main event on Saturday April 27 featuring a hot dog cookout at noon at the middle school. Residents are asked to bag trash, recycle, and place waste in dumpsters and receptacles.
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Lynn
Nancy Wade
Brownfield
Highway 380 tour spurs praise for Post’s Main Street
A letter writer admires U S Highway 380 running through Post praising brick paving, well maintained surfaces, and wide water runoff dips. She urges more road upkeep at a rough section near Hamilton Tire, highlighting the highway chief and city leadership’s commitment to community integrity.
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Post
U.S
Highway Department
Hamilton Tire
Irene Rieck
Brownfield Online Connects Readers to Web Access
A compact notice describes Brownfield Online as a hub for connecting readers with the internet via the www. It emphasizes accessible links and guidance for navigating digital resources and services available through the site.
Legacy of Love and a Yard Full of Memories
Gina Caswell Kelly reflects on loss and hope after Mike, noting how the yard he tended remains a living reminder of his love. She urges readers to trust God, accept life’s changes, and leave a legacy of simple acts of love for family, even as memories bring tears.
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Gina Caswell
Kelly
Mike
List of political contacts and offices
A compilation of addresses and phone numbers for public officials including President George W Bush Kay Bailey Hutchison Gramm Lappock Larry Compest Rick Perry Senator Duncan and others with offices in Washington DC and Austin Texas. The list provides mailing addresses and phone numbers for federal and state representatives and senators.
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George W. Bush
Waite House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington
D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
R-Texas
Hart Senate
Buoc
Washincton
Pro Gramm
Russel. Boon
Lappock
Larry Compest
Laneworth Bioc
Luppock
Rick Perry
Austin
Rupert Duncan Box
Lupsock
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Texas Press Association
Jane Bray
FCS
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