Walker reflects on 75th Texas Legislature as district talks tax bill
District 80 Rep Gary Walker recaps the 140 day session in Brownfield and explains his stance on House Bill 4. He opposed the bill for its property tax changes, praised a pass noting a higher homestead exemption to be voted on August 9, and discusses future education funding and home equity issues. Walker also notes his roles on Appropriations and Natural Resources committees and lessons learned in second term strategy.
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Garry Peebles
Gary Walker
Brownfield
The
News
Walker
House
Texas
District 80
Appropriations
Natural Resources
West Texas
Laney
Tin
Sports Power and Tax Dollars Split Texas City Politics
A writer critiques public funding for sports complexes in Dallas and Houston, noting tax abatements and high ticket prices. He cites Lt. Gov Bullock's stance, laments his retirement, and questions fairness as pro athletes demand big salaries. Dennis Rodman is condemned for antics and remarks about Mormons. The piece concludes that some sports are too much.
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Gary Walker
Lions Club
Texas
Dallas
Houston
Bullock
Dennis Rodman
ESPN
Storms devastate cotton in Terry county and surrounding area
In Terry, Yoakum, and Hockley counties about 100000 acres of cotton were wiped out by powerful Wednesday night winds over 50 mph. Hail earlier in the week compounded losses near Needmore and Lockettville. Brownfield reported minor damage with 1.61 inches of rain and 45 power poles down districtwide.
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Terry County Cemetery
Terry County Memorial Cemetery
Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Terry County
Steven Bradshaw
Terry
Yoakum
Hockley
Bradshaw
Union
Needmore
Lockettville
Farm Road 2066
Needmore Gin
Don Bingham
Keith Cato
Kevin Norman
Joe Fleming
Joe Hernandez
Moss
Southwest Cotton Growers Gin
Wellman
Tokio
Dick Fletcher
North 8Th Street
S. 1St Street
N. 8Th Street
Fletcher
Oak Grove
Lubbock
Willis McNeil
Lyntegar Electric Co-Op Line
Tohoka
Lyntegar
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Home Equity
Aus
Terry County Cemetery Association
Blake Hicks
James Rex
Richard Quintanilla
Lynn Brisendine
Walter King
Ronald Luker
Duane Moss
B&b Construction
Mitch Word
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