Ag conference draws 250 producers from area
About 250 area agricultural producers attended the annual South Plains Ag Conference and Trade Show at the Nikki Vinson Memorial Youth Center to learn about managing family operations for the coming year. The event featured Tom Sell of the House Ag Committee and presentations on the farm bill and rural economic issues.
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South Plains Ag
Nikki Vinson
Terry County Extension Service
Terry Soil and Water Conservation District
South Plains Underground Water Conservation District
Terry County Ag. Leadership
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Roger
Sheryl Posey
Monsanto Roundup
Ultra
Tom Sell
House Ag Committee
Sell
America
U.S
Larry Combest
Charles Stenholm
Texas
Senate
Guar
Brownfield
Dan Krieg
Texas Tech University
Terry County
Jerry Warren
Today's Issue at a Glance Obituaries Car Cameras Crisis Center
A compact table of contents lists the day’s items across pages with sections on obituaries, car cameras, and a crisis center. Weather details forecast windy conditions with temperatures from Saturday through Tuesday.
Terry County Commissioners Set Regular Session Agenda
The Terry County Commissioners will meet at 10 am on Monday January 28 in regular session. Items include the County Clerk monthly and annual reports the County Treasurer quarterly report the County Auditor quarterly investment report discussion of the racial profiling policy with Sheriff Jerry Johnson and approval of audits and expenses for staff training and library meetings.
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Terry
County
Terry County
Jerry Johnson
Gail Gilbreath
Justice of the Peace Office
San Antonio
Kendrick Memorial Library
Lupe Serna
West Texas Library System
Lubbock
Dollar General Moves to Raider Country Building
A Dallas development seeks a national retailer as Dollar General will relocate from Main and 6th to the Raider Country building on Lubbock Hwy across from Leavelle Floor Covering. Cotford 1 Ltd. bought the building and will lease it to Dollar General. renovations start within 30 days.
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Dollar General
Main and 6Th
Raider Country
Lubbock Hwy
Leavelle
Paula Bentley
Act II Real Estate
Dallas
Cotford ,1 Ltd
Bentley
Main Street
6Th
Raider County
Cotford 1 Ltd
Travel talk turns to class action against fast food giants
A dated consumer piece notes a wave of lawsuits blaming obesity on fast food. It recalls the 1990s coffee case and questions award chasing, arguing plaintiffs seek damages from corporate greed rather than clear harm.
Lawsuits over personal responsibility and overeat risks spark debate
A reader rails against high profile tort cases linking harm to tobacco and fast food. He argues individuals chose to smoke or eat and should not sue producers or restaurants, warning about a flood of obesity related lawsuits and the concept of subsidized gluttony. He jokes about lawyers and deep pocket firms as well as famous sports teams.
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Africa
Dallas Cowboys
Texas Rangers
Diy
Law
Dibble
Dabble
Dolittle
Preparation tips for easing tax filing in Brownfield
The Brownfield News reports on local tax preparers Tax Masters Pruitt and Dill and H R Block stressing early organization. Gather Social Security and driver license numbers for all family members, birth dates W2s 1099s and remember last summer tax refunds. Also note IRS online resources Tax Information for You IRS and Taxpayer Help and Education IRS offer guides and programs including payment plans appeals rights and settlement options.
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Brownfield News
Tax Masters
Pruitt & Dill
H&r Block
IRS
Taxpayer Help
Taxpayer Rights Corner
Taxpayer Rights Information
Taxpayer Advocate Service
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Brittany Lira
Colonial Heights
Garry Peebles
Crisis Center
TV Guides
Lynn Brisendine
Ollar
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