Burned grass may not end weevils says expert at trade show
Kidd notes uncertainty about weevil survival after grass burning while observing earlier emergence and lack of cotton nearby. He details Southern High Plains Eradication Zone, districts, and forthcoming ballot decisions. State Rep Gary Walker criticizes Austin-driven water planning and explains Senate Bill One regional planning with 16 regions and regional boards.
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High Plains
Permian Basin
Gaines
Andrews
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn County
Foundation
Gary Walker
Walker
West Texas
Texas
Austin
Texas Water Development Board
Chamber of Commerce Banquet Announces Citizen of the Year Nominee
The Brownfield Chamber will host a banquet with Nancy Wade receiving Citizen of the Year. Kenneth L. Chambers of Dawn, Texas will entertain. Tony Pena to MC. Jim Morse Band to perform. Buffet opens at 6 45 p m. Catered by the Chamber. menu includes roast beef and peach cobbler. Nomination form printed in this edition. deadline is Tuesday. contact 637 2564. The event also notes groundwater discussions led by Lee Arrington SPUWCD with Terry County water level data showing overall decline but some gains. Monsanto provided the noon lunch for a morning conservation conference and trade show.
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Kenneth L. Chambers
Dawn
Texas
Tony Pena
Jim
Morse Band
Brownfield News
The
Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Austin
Lee Arrington
Spuwcd
Terry County
Brownfield
Seagraves Highway
Foster
Arrington
Monsanto
Council discusses funding and process for city attorney
The council debated two approaches for selecting legal services. Some members urged a defined plan with payment terms for McGowan, while others favored an open competition inviting all qualified bidders. Larry Yowell noted the attorney role as revenue generating and signaled an RFP may differ from other services.
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Larry Yowell
Expansion adds beds and chapel plan at local prison
Warden Hodges announced an expansion adding two Field Officer positions and beds to raise dorm capacity to 68 per unit from 56. The facility currently houses about 576 inmates and has not reached full capacity. A new chapel project will be funded locally with a planning meeting set for Thursday at JB's Restaurant.
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Hodges
Jb's
Daniel Unit
Snyder
Wooten family commitment frames local attorney talks
Wooten and wife Devra emphasize lifelong dedication to public service as WTCC board and council members discuss city attorney duties. Ann Willis notes no search process begun. The group contemplates a $45,000 annual package for general duties and travel, but no formal action occurred.
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Devra
Blake
Brooke
WTCC
Ann Willis
Vowell
McGowan
City rebates sales tax funds from State Comptroller report
State Comptroller reports $51 462 24 in sales tax rebates to Brownfield for November filings. Meadow and Terry County also show gains while statewide rebates rise 12 percent to $155 700 000 delivered to 1 090 cities and 118 counties.
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Brownfield
Comptroller's
Comptroller
Meadow
Terry County
Advertising Pitfalls Warned By Brownfield News
Brownfield News advises local business owners to avoid out of town tabloid pitches and gimmicks such as calendars and maps. It urges comparing services with the hometown newspaper before spending on costly ads and poor delivery.
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