Texas Click It or Ticket boosts belt use above 85 percent
TxDOT reports statewide safety belt use over 85 percent in urban Texas during a two week campaign ending June 2. In 10 cities the rate exceeded 86 percent, drivers 87 percent and passengers 83 percent. The effort, backed by DPS and NHTSA, led to 61,000 belt violation citations and other law enforcement outcomes.
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Massey to Lead New DPS Unit in Panhandle
Massey praised Texas people and outlined plans after being appointed as assistant warden in the panhandle. He has previously worked in Dalhart and Amarillo and now leads a DPS unit with his wife LouAnn and their son Johnny, a Hereford officer, expressing optimism about community adaptation and smooth operations.
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Controversy Over Coaching Allegations in Babe Ruth League
Hammons challenged the allegations, calling for an officer’s backing and criticizing outside boards substituting judgment. He and Cargill supported keeping Howard as coach after he apologized, saying his remarks did not justify removal. BISD officials noted board action was not feasible before the July meeting as playoffs began at Cub Field Wednesday.
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Water Woes Program Offers Up To 75 Percent Cost Share
NRCS and FSA officials discuss the 2002 EQIP program making producers eligible for cost sharing up to 75 percent of actual costs. The plan covers environmental quality with a 1 to 10 year contract range and requires coordination through NRCS for paperwork, with local districts signing conservation plans. A second signup window reopened after Farm Bill passage, with existing applications carried over.
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County to mull learning center at June 24 meeting
Ferry County Commissioners will hold a regular session at 10 a.m. Monday with agenda items including the May Constable's report, discussion with Scott Russell on the Community Learning Center, postage meter options for county mail, a request to the Comptroller for unclaimed money under Texas Property Code Section 74.602, and public assistance and soil conservation requests.
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Brownfield Council to Reconsider Tractor-Tractor Ban
Brownfield City Council meets Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in City Hall to hear an amendment to the June ordinance banning parking of tractor-trailer rigs in residential areas. A public hearing precedes a council vote. Other items include park equipment purchases, Lubbock auction participation on Sept 18, TIF grant aid, and Windmill Park use June 28 to July 6.
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