Flowmeters offer key control for irrigated producers
Lee Arrington argues that accurate flowmeters on wells and irrigation systems provide essential management similar to branding livestock. A case study shows a mis-set pressure causing under watering, highlighting the value of flowmeters. The Water District is negotiating bulk discounts with McCrometer and Water Specialists Inc to reduce costs and gauge interest from producers.
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McCrometer and
Water Specialists Inc
McCrometer
Poe Birthday Reflections and Poem Recital
A columnist notes Edgar Allan Poe is born this week and admires his talent despite hardships. The piece reflects on Poe’s life and lasting influence, then presents his poem Gaily Bedight in full with commentary on Eldorado and the knight’s quest.
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Edgar Allan Poe
Eldorado
USDA to consolidate Texas field offices in nationwide revamp
The U S Department of Agriculture will close 34 Texas field offices and relocate 74 during a five year restructuring. Remaining 219 one stop service centers will house Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices. Nationwide savings are estimated at 2 3 billion dollars.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Texas
Farm Service Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
State Comptroller urges welfare overhaul with self sufficiency plan
Texas Comptroller John Sharp released the two part report A Partnership for Independence detailing nearly 100 proposals to reform welfare with work first programs and stricter eligibility. The plan aims to save more than 100 million in welfare costs while boosting independence and reducing fraud.
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Austin
John Sharp
Texas
Comptroller’s Office
Partnership For Independence
Bob Bullock
Sharp
Bush
George W. Bush
Elton Bomer
Rebecca Lightsey
Ann Richards
Texas Insurance
Lightsey
John Smithee
Amarillo
Robert Duncan
Lubbock
Houston Chronicle
Bullock
Smithee
Duncan
Bomer
East Texas
Montalba
Senate
Cal Farley
Texas Panhandle
Brownfield Parents Question TAAS Tests Impact on Students
A Brownfield parent expresses concern over TAAS testing driving tutoring and funding. He notes praise and fear among families, potential student mislabeling, and teacher burden, urging collective action to abolish TAAS and preserve quality education. He cites mass letters, rising illiteracy worries, and students transferring to other districts.
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Brownfield
TAAS
Texas
Bill LaRue
School Menu Week With Multiple Dishes And Dates
A reader supplied weekly menu shows a list of meals for each weekday including Monday inservice and Tuesday through Friday school lunches. Items cover pizza beef tacos ham pizza fish chicken and more with milk as a common beverage.
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U.S
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Boys Town
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Richards
Lloyd Bentsen
Clinton
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Wellman
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