Boll Weevil Spraying Program Advances in West Texas
The Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation begins ULV malathion spraying in Terry and Yoakum Counties with two rounds targeting about 80 percent of fields in round one and nearly all fields by round two. A third application may occur by October 10, depending on assessments. Maps of sprayed fields are posted at Brownfield and Plains Extension Offices.
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Field Mapping and Soil Sampling Rates for Pest Testing
Weather limited field mapping as teams traverse cotton areas to mark fields and update maps. Terry Yoakum Pest Management Association will process soil samples from producer fields, requiring one quart per site at 15 dollars per sample. Three samples per field yield 45 dollars for nematodes or 90 dollars for both nematodes and seedling disease. fees rise if the association collects samples themselves.
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Brownfield ISD Parenting Tips Urge Honest Living
Gina Caswell shares parenting guidance urging children to learn honesty, kindness, and responsibility by example. The column highlights actions like returning what isn’t ours, correcting mistakes, and loving others, inviting parents to model truth, sacrifice, and prayer for their kids. Contact Gina at 637-2591 for parenting group information.
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Ten Tips for Better Family Communication from Extension Agent
County Extension Agent Jane Bray outlines ten practical steps to improve family communication. Emphasizing respect, honest answering, active listening, patience, and shared responsibility, the guidance urges ongoing effort rather than quick fixes to reduce conflicts and foster open dialogue.
Letters to the Editor raise street danger and welcome concerns
A reader reports a can on the street filled with tissue and odor, revealing an octane booster fuel additive used to sniff for highs. The writer argues for tighter restrictions on dangerous products and safer streets for families. Another newcomer, Amanda Walker, shares her frustration after moving to Brownfield and being fired before starting a job, seeking sympathy and full or part time work. Call 637-8136.
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Friday menu with sloppy joes and enchiladas
A school or cafeteria menu lists Friday offerings including Sloppy Joes Ranch Style Beane and Spicy Fries with Cake and Milk. Another line offers Beef Enchiladas Salsa Spanish Rice Pinto Beans Lettuce Tomato Salad Cornbread Fruit Cobbler and Milk.
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