State Capital Highlights Texans urged to analyze parks plan
AUSTIN Texas discusses SB 305 approved April 17 mandating a statewide land and water conservation needs assessment and a plan to upgrade parks. The Parks and Wildlife Department will emphasize historic sites and ban alcohol and tobacco ads in publications. Bullock Museum opens with a $5 adult admission and free under 18, at 1800 N Congress Ave. Austin. IMAX and theater extras apply. DPS plans six new recruit schools amid retirements, promoting ads on patrol cars. Job market notes contrast with tech layoffs.
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Parks and Wildlife Department
Bullock Museum
Bob Bullock
Texas State History Museum
N. Congress Ave
Austin
Department of Public Safety
My Child
Bill to Help State Historic Sites Make Progress
A compact note discusses a legislative proposal to aid Texas state historic sites and references a DPS bumper sticker campaign. It mentions toll free 866 TXTROOP and a September 3 recruit class, plus ongoing classes and an emphasized civics lesson on knowing elected officials. The piece includes a satirical appeal to readers about government knowledge and lobbyist tactics.
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DPS
Austin
Tree Stooges
Texas Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Lessons in Partnerships From a Looming Business Venture
Peter pursues a startup with his partner and rapid early profits turn sour as conflict over credit and control escalates. After lawyers, years of dispute, and substantial costs, both sides suffer losses. The piece outlines common causes of breakups and outlines traits for successful partners.
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Peter
Peter Piper Picked a Partner Lessons In, Partnerships
The text emphasizes organizing and prioritizing to keep partners focused on key tasks. It notes that admitting errors, though rare, is essential to healing disagreements and advancing shared goals. Don Taylor co-authored Up Against the Wal-Marts. Mail to Minding Your Own Business, PC Box 67, Amarillo, TX 79105.
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Don Taylor
Amarillo
Community dairy industry could boost Brownfield economy
Letter argues for embracing dairy industry to revive Brownfield and Terry County commerce. It cites past job losses, oil field declines, and a poor harvest, urging support for dairy as it would create jobs, require offices, attract contractors, and spur local sales of feed, hardware, and services to raise residents' quality of life.
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Brownfield
Terry County
GTE
James Leavelle
Letter to Editor praises Brownfield News photographs
Floyd E. Camp writes as a Life Member of Post 6794 praising last Sunday's Brownfield News photos. He thanks the reporter and explicitly credits Commander Don Harwood and Comrade Don Davis for their devotion to the VFW organization.
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Brownfield News
Local Post
Don Harwood
VFW
Don Davis
Floyd E. Camp
Ford Or Chevy Dilemma Ends With Ford Purchase
Gina Caswell Kelly shares a personal decision on choosing a pickup. After praying and considering, a resident’s daughter suggests letting the best deal guide the choice, illustrating how God speaks in everyday moments. The author concludes she bought the Ford.
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Gina Caswell Kelly
Ford
Mike Kelly
God
Elijah
Volunteer Week Highlighted By Extension Agent Jane Bray
Week of April 22 28 is Volunteer Week promoting service across the community. Volunteers come in all ages and roles from PTA officers to Meals on Wheels deliverers.
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Jane Bray
FCS
PTA
Winston Churchill
Ghandi
Rge Burns
Martin Luther King
Anne Frank
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