Cotton growers lament market downturn and global competition
Wade notes a two year downward trend in cotton prices and sales on the world market. He cites man made fibers and Japan's issues as factors, urges fair prices and level competition, and stresses cotton as the South Plains’ key industry with farmers investing despite losses.
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West Texas
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Commissioners Weigh Space Additions For Stock Show Facility
Jackie Burris warned extra cement could harm show steers and reduce popularity as costs push youths toward lamb or swine. Timmons urged enlarging the building to handle upcoming stock show crowds, with budget action planned next year in June. Serena Elmore outlined probation tasks, a $673.35 Angel Tree donation from cans collected by 109 probationers who logged 6,178 community service hours and paid $70,232 restitution. The panel kept 2nd and 4th Mondays for meetings and approved Lyntegar Electric line work under the road at County Roads 460 and 375 in Precinct 4.
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John Franks
Timmons
Serena Elmore
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Elmore
Lyntegar Electric Company
Neighbor says two daughters, plans Ireland trip, Elvis anecdote
Jamie, originally from Memphis, describes her two daughters Tara a UTMB Galveston physical therapy student and Mary Heather Beaver a Oak Grove second grade teacher. She recalls meeting Elvis relatives, dislikes lies, and notes band students reveal personal changes as they grow.
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Tara
University of Texas Medical
Galveston
Mary Heather Beaver
Oak Grove
Ireland
Jamie
Memphis
Tenn
Elvis
Graceland
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