Early cloud seeding debated at South Plains conference
More than 150 people attended the South Plains Water and Soil Conservation Conference where George Bomar of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission spoke on precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding. He noted February seeding may foretell a stronger spring storm season and discussed drought-driven aims to boost soil moisture in Terry and Yoakum Counties as part of the High Plains Precipitation Enhancement Program.
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Blake Decker
South Plains
High Plains
Bomar
Terry
Yoakum
Amarillo
Lamesa
Texas A&m
Boma
Ronnie Rains
Carter & Company Irrigation, Inc
Tommy Hicks
Ronnie Floyd
South Plains Water and Soil Conservation
Sheriff Terry County reports 1998 activity figures
Terry County Sheriff Jerry Johnson presented the 1998 annual report at commissioners court. The department logged 3,118 calls and 103 offenses, made 311 arrests, served 996 civil warrants, and cleared 68 of 104 offenses. Costs to house overflow inmates were $82,496. law center construction will shift costs starting 1999. meals topped 12,409. 9-1-1 activity included 93 emergencies and 63 non emergencies.
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Terry County
Jerry Johnson
Commissioners Court
Terry County Law Enforcement Center
Willis
Floyd
Road & Bridge
Freeman Electrical Company
Saginaw
Texas
Commissioners approve bond for Terry County Justice of the Peace
Terry County Commissioners Court met Monday and approved a $5,000 bond for Frances Hansard the new Justice of the Peace chosen from twelve candidates to replace Johnny Proctor. They received quarterly investment figures from Bobbye Jo Floyd and annual reports from County Clerk Ann Willis and Sheriff Jerry Johnson.
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Terry County
Commissioners Court
Justice of the Peace
Frances Hansard
Hansard
Johnny Proctor
Bobbye Jo Floyd
Ann
Whooping Cranes and Ducks Boosted by Hunters and Conservationists
Lynn Brisendine recalls growing up amid wildlife decline, praising the role of Ducks Unlimited and hunter ecologist partnerships in reviving Whooping Cranes, pelicans, sea turtles, and waterfowl. He notes habitat protection, feasible bag limits, and breeding-ground preservation turning doom into recovery.
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Green Peace
Panhandle
Ducks Unlimited
Name In The News By Garry Peebles
Theresa Gonzales of Brownfield Intermediate recalls how encouragement from Jesse and Sylvia Geron shaped her path from substitute to secretary to teacher. She earned certification in 1991 and cites family support, night classes, and a dream she pursued despite a busy life. Her husband Joe and three children Christopher Renee Sarah are part of her story.
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Brownfield Intermediate School
Theresa Gonzales
Gonzales
Jesse Geron
Jesse
Sylvia Geron
Prince
Hhey
Theresa
Joe
Christopher
U.S. Army
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National Guard Armory
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Department
Metroplex Security Systems
Dallas
Johnson
Yoakum County
Lubbock County
Law Enforcement Center
Brownfield al Medical Center
BRMC
Lynn Brisendine
Peithyter Vondpanek
Gulf Coast
Garry Peebles
Satellite Comenantes
Renee
South Plains College
Sarah
BHS
Sylvia
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