Boll weevil eradication debate at Lamesa hearing
Approximately 100 area producers attended a Texas Department of Agriculture public hearing in Lamesa to discuss boll weevil eradication. Entomologist Phillip Kidd explained the forum is the start of sessions ahead of the August 1 referendum for the 19 county Southern High Plains Caprock zone, with input on ballot changes and program administration.
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Garry Peebles
Texas Department of Agriculture
Lamesa
Terry County
Phillip Kidd
High Plains
Caprock
Kidd
Tony Dill
Plains Cotton Growers
PCC
Boll Weevil Foundation
Brownfield council approves drug dog plan with CISD
The Brownfield City Council approved a 12 month contract for drug dog services with Brownfield CISD at City Hall. The plan costs 4200, replacing prior use of a south Texas firm and saving about 2300 in fees. A black labrador named Katie has been used by the Police Department after certification.
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Mitch Ward
Brownfield
Brownfield Cisd
City Hall
South Texas
Katie
Fort Worth
Union School winds down after 80 years in Terry County
Union School in Terry County edges toward closure as UISD ends nearly eight decades as an independent district. Superintendent Tom Alvis oversees one last audit and transfer of assets to Wellman ISD while packing textbooks, records, and equipment for shipment to Austin.
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Garry Peebles
Terry County
Union School
Union School Board
UISD
Tom Alvis
Alvis
Union
Wellman Isd
Wellman
Scott Jackson
Austin
Political shifts in Texas and Gingrich fallout
Two Texas vacancies emerge as Lt Gov Bullock nears retirement promptingSharp and Perry to seek his post. Nationally Newt Gingrich faces backlash over flood bill riders and party credibility. The piece argues for reducing Bullock’s power and replacing Gingrich with fresh leadership.
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Austin
Washington, D.C
Bob Bullock
John Sharp
Bullock
Rick Perry
Texas
Texas Senate
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Headstart sign-ups scheduled at Colonial Heights Elementary
Registration for the Brownfield CISD Headstart Program will begin Monday at Colonial Heights Elementary. Children must be four by September 1, 1997. Sign-ups end Friday. For more information call Colonial Heights Elementary at 637-4282.
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Colonial Heights Elementary
Independence Day Celebration in Brownfield Sets July 5 Concert
Preparations underway for Brownfield’s second annual Independence Day Celebration. Gary P. Nunn will headline a Cub Stadium concert joined by the Emeralds. The day begins with a barbecue lunch at Terry County Park Amphitheater from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Catered by H Bar C, tickets are $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Local entertainment will accompany the luncheon, with the Emeralds reuniting for an evening show at Cub Stadium.
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Brownfield
Gary P. Nunn
Cub Stadium
The
Emeralds
Terry County Park
H-Bar-C
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James Griffin
Joyce Wilson
Emma Henderson
George Cox
Mitch Word
Council
Union Isd
WU la
West Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Windmill Park
Lynn Brisendine
U.S
House of Representatives
Washington
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