16 Jan 1994
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1994
Page
1
Farmers in Terry County report extremely dry conditions and urge rainfall as drought concerns rise across West Texas. Local growers anticipate a pattern shift that could ease moisture shortages and protect crops.
More than 250 farmers gathered to discuss agriculture issues including policy papers and potential impacts on crop pricing and farm programs as they seek clarity and support from officials.
Terry County shows 6.1 percent unemployment in 1993 with 335 unemployed among 5 454 available workers. Nearby counties range from 3.2 to 5.4 percent unemployment as national and regional economic signals improve, while layoffs at IBM United Airlines and GTE highlight ongoing corporate shakeups. Small business may rebound as a path for displaced workers. The Lorena Bobbitt trial dominates TV coverage, provoking debates on sensationalism and violence. Local agricultural talks focus on NAFTA environmental rules and the 1995 farm bill, with EPA concerns and conference insights from state and university experts.
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District schedules a 7 30 p m regular meeting to review grant applications funding elementary programs for students below grade level discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act and Local District Update CDC and meet Amoco Production Company representatives to hear the company's vision and direction.
As of Friday morning the 1993 Terry County United Way Campaign stood at 96.17 percent of its goal, with $29,716.06 raised toward $30,900. Divisions show mixed results, including Employees at 133.81 percent and General at 21.25 percent. Funds support 11 area agencies and Rob McGuire presides.
The Practical Parent Education Program started locally in September as a joint effort by the school district and the community. Run nationwide by the Texas Association of School Boards, it teaches basic life skills for parenting and aims to strengthen family life while helping children do better in school.
Autumn Day, an 11-year-old Meadow girl, remained in critical but stable condition at University Medical Center after a horse riding accident last Sunday. A friend said she is holding her own while in a chemical coma to avoid brain swelling, with possible emergence by Monday.
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