Lightning safety and myths explained for storm awareness
Lightning results from electrical buildup and discharge between charged areas and can be fatal. Myths are debunked with facts about rubber footwear, tires, car safety, and the heat lightning misconception. When thunder roars, seek shelter in a sturdy building or enclosed vehicle, avoid water, unplug appliances, and follow weather alerts for safety guidance.
Walker Reviews Legislative Action On Texas Drought Aid
State Representative Gary L. Walker discusses drought relief efforts in Austin and across Texas. Perry oversees federal aid, CRP grazing access, hay and cattle hotlines, cloud seeding study, and forgings from FSA and NAP. Calls to action urge conservation and provide district and Austin contact numbers.
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Texas
Austin
Rick Perry
Texas Department of Agriculture
Perry
Farm Service Agency
FSA
NAP
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gary L. Walker
Letter to the Editor on Brownfield mayoral race and Cox candidacy
A Brownfield reader endorses George Cox for mayor following a runoff, criticizes Mrs. Gunnels’ campaign style, and urges focus on local issues such as jobs and home businesses. The writer recalls ties to Brownfield, praises Cox’s responses, and wishes him success.
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Brownfield
Brownfield News
el Paso Times
South Plains
George Cox
City
George
Gunnels
Cox
el Paso
Phoenix
Hobbs
Brownfield summer track starts Monday at Cub Stadium
Brownfield youths aged 5 to 18 may join the summer track and cross country program welcoming sessions from June 10 to 20 at Cub Stadium and June 24 to July 4 at Coleman Park. Daily 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. meets held each Thursday. contact coach Herb Perez at 637-9295 for details.
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Brownfield
Cub Stadium
BHS
Herb Perez
Perez
Coleman Park
Texas lawmakers contact list from Austin and Washington
A compiled contact roster shows Kay Bailey Hutchison Phil Gramm Larry Combest and George W Bush along with Ag Commissioner Rick Perry Attorney General Dan Morales and other Texas officials with their Washington and Austin addresses and phone numbers. The list includes John Sharp Montford Gary Walker and other state offices for outreach.
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Phil Gramm
R-Texas
Russell Building
D.C
Larry Combest
Longworth Brdg
George W. Bush
Austin
Rick Perry
Dan Morales
Comptroller of Public Accounts
John Sharp
LBJ
John Montford Box
Gary Walker
House of Representatives
P.O
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Hart Senate
Wyne
West Hill