Sharp quits race linked to Lone Star Scholars plan
Texas Comptroller John Sharp, a veteran Democrat, announced he will not seek re election in 1998 and pitched a campaign centered on Lone Star Scholars offering free college tuition for Texas students who meet a stated average. He highlighted his Performance Review as shaping state government and saving billions.
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West Texans Fight Rare Mildew Battle
West Texas residents face unusual humidity with mildew threats. Mrs. Jane Bray offers steps: improve ventilation, use fans, keep closets and drawers open, air clothes, dry towels, and vent through the dryer. Clean and dry surfaces, wash with a chlorine bleach solution, and use fungicidal products following directions to prevent mold growth.
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Music and parenting mirror pianos in church and gym
A speaker compares raising children to playing pianos of different keepsakes. Love and care shape capable, resilient kids, regardless of surroundings or flaws. With consistent attention and belief, both lost and well cared for children can produce beautiful music.
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Hail, Winds Hit Terry County Crops and Spring Plans
Steven N Bradshaw reports Terry County producers face heavy hail damage with sorghum replanting after failed cotton. Wheat yields look promising despite wind risk. Peanuts advance to first bloom with specified irrigation, cotton at early stages. Weevil counts remain high. corn appears strong. Pecan clusters set. casebearer emergence noted. 4H events planned including Leader Appreciation Party June 19 and Relay for Life July 25–26. Home and garden notes cover flea and tick control strategies, IPM, and products like Frontlines and Programs, with emphasis on early treatment and careful labeling.
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Weevil advisory committee weighs future cotton control plan
After a Tuesday meeting of the boll weevil advisory committee, leaders faced a tough task to secure approval for a region wide suppression program across 19 counties. Members praised cooperation, noted the need for compromise, and prepared for a public hearing ahead of an Aug 1 ballot while stressing producer input and county representation.
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