Brownfield considers electrical study to safeguard future power
Terry County officials review an engineering study for Brownfield to assess power reliability and growth needs. Council capped engineering fees at 17000 dollars after trimming a 30000 dollar preliminary cost and discussed impacts of aging transformers and SPS outages on attracting new residents and businesses. The council approved proceeding with the study in the next budget cycle.
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Brownfield weighs relinquishing traffic light control to state
Brownfield City Council debates giving up local control of traffic signals to the Texas Department of Transportation. Residents discuss upgrading costs, potential state maintenance, and impact on streets like Old Lamesa Road and Main St. The council passes a motion to send a formal request to the state while other topics include dental insurance bids, city attorney billing, and a floating Veterans Day holiday for employees.
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Roy Rice
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Moore
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Garza
Ervin
Wade
Edwards
Brownfield News
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Vowell
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Weevil program eyed for Boll Weevil Eradication plan
The plan calls for seven diapause treatments starting around August 20 1999 with spraying limited to fields needing it. Cold or mild winter weather could affect boll weevil populations and costs. Don Parrish named to represent the Western High Plains Zone on the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Board.
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Yoakum County
Don Parrish
High Plains
Water Conservation Loan Program boosts pivots in Texas
Arrington explains the AWCLP lowers rates for center pivot irrigation in the South Plains UWCD. Loans offer seven year terms with fixed rates above Texas Water Development Board charges, requiring 20 percent down. The program funds 150,000 acres in Terry County and has financed 167 pivots, about 13 percent of local systems, without tax dollars.
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Arrington
South Plains Awcd
South Plains Uwcd
Texas Water Development Board
Terry County
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