Terry County July unemployment eases from June
Terry County shows improvement with 8.6 percent unemployment in July, down from 9.4 percent in June as 5,688 of 6,222 workers held jobs. Texas overall fell to 7.4 percent, from 8.3 percent, with 90,000 fewer jobseekers, though the state remains above the 6.8 percent yearly rate.
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Enrollment dips in two area districts amid migrant shift
Brownfield CISD reports 2,609 students as of Thursday, 67 fewer than last year, with Union ISD down 20 to 82. Meadow and Wellman districts show small gains, while Brownfield’s losses are led by Colonial Heights Elementary and Intermediate. Administrators expect enrollment to rebound after Labor Day.
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Rain Helps Cotton and Sorghum Prospects in Terry County
The week brought about one to one and a half inches of rain across most of the county, aiding grain sorghum and cotton. Extension agent Dirk Aaron notes benefits include reduced irrigation needs and cleaner leaves for nutrient uptake, but warns of ongoing midge worm and bollworm threats and late-plant vulnerabilities. County cotton area ~152,000 acres with 62 percent remaining, largely in southern South Plains. A warm September with sunshine is needed after recent cool, cloudy days. Also reports Meadow, Wellman, and Union Public Schools enrollment figures and grade breakdowns.
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Brownfield News Football Contest Opens Season Fun
The Brownfield News previews the season opener between the Cubs and Frenship Tigers now in action. It announces a weekly football contest with prizes, to be graded from weekly entries and a grand prize at season end. The piece also touches on football culture and light humor.
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Upcoming Events and Page References Noted
A compact listing shows events due Wednesday and references to pages for meetings obituaries opinions and sports. It notes sections for birth announcements sports and classifieds and mentions TV listings on page 11 with a stray fragment Penn neeenenenee.
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Nomination Deadline Nears for Farm Tour Awards
Terry County Farm Tour nominations close Wednesday with about 20 submissions for four awards. Criteria include Outstanding Farm Family for conservation leadership and profitable, attractive farms. Dryland Farmer of the Year judged on dryland practices, rainfall conservation, and yields. applications printed on page 4.
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