Harvest progress looks strong for Terry County cotton
IPM Extension Agent Scott Russell says the 2005 cotton harvest is about 85 to 90 percent finished with over 90 percent stripped. Weather has been favorable since October, with a recent freeze timed well for crop maturation. Yields are described as strong, with many dryland and irrigated fields reaching or exceeding one bale per acre. If current conditions hold, virtually all stripping could be done by Christmas, ahead of last year. The 2005 Terry County Base Count passes 140,000 bales, listing totals by gin and a Tokio Co-op figure of 12,333 bales.
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Terry Couny
IPM
Scott Russell
Terry County
Brownfield
South Plains
Landtroop files for State Rep seat in District 85
Plainview businessman Jim Landtroop filed Wednesday as a Republican candidate for Texas House District 85. The race unfolds as incumbent Democrat Pete Laney retires after an extended tenure. Landtroop, a Texas A&M graduate and local businessman, has led a district-wide grassroots campaign and serves on several civic boards. He and wife Cathy chair county Republican activities and support Neugebauer's campaign.
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Plainview
Jim Landtroop
Texas
House of Representatives
Pete Laney
Laney
Landtroop
Terry County
Texas A&m University
United Way
American Cancer Society
Lions Club
Plainview Chamber of Commerce
Plainview Bible Church
Ronald Reagan
National Republican Congressional Committee
Cathy
Randy Neugebauer
Neugebauer
State of Texas
Landtroops
Braden
Kenneth
Lauren Grace
Terry County United Fund drives local support change
The Terry County United Fund continues its annual drive to raise money for local charities and nonprofits. Formerly part of the United Way, the group left that umbrella to reduce overhead and send more funds directly to Terry County programs. Funds aid Brownfield Meals on Wheels, Protective Services for children, senior citizen services, Boy Scouts, CASA, and Caprock Girl Scout Council activities.
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Terry County
United Fund
Terry County United Way
United Way
Lubbock
Kids’ Organiza
Brownfield Meals On
Children’s Protective Services
Brownfield Senior Citizen Center
Cial
Brownfield Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
CASA
South Plains Court
Caprock Girl Scout Council
Holiday safety tips from local police and sheriff
Brownfield Police Chief Roy Rice and Terry County Sheriff Jerry Johnson urge neighbors to watch out for suspicious activity during Christmas. Reports emphasize sharing descriptions, avoiding visible gifts, using lights and motion sensors, and parking in well lighted areas to deter burglaries and protect homes and ornaments.
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Brownfield
Roy Rice
Terry County
Jerry Johnson
Rice
Johnson
Movie Man Reflects on King Kong Through Generations
The author recalls watching the original 1933 King Kong with his dad on late Saturday TV and later the 1977 remake with Linda and their twins at a drive in. He praises cinema as shared family magic, previews Peter Jackson’s version, and anticipates reading the Movie Man’s review while cherishing memories of holidays and children’s wonder.
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Lynn Brisendine
Daddy
Linda
The
Azel News
Peter Jackson
New Zealand
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Southwest Cotton Growers
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Dales
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