Mushrooms and Oaks in Fight for the Presidency
Lynn Brisendine argues the 1990s election pits a Clinton administration likened to mushrooms thriving in decay against Bob Dole portrayed as a stubborn oak stump. He questions voter apathy and the electorate’s poor choices as debates on Whitewater Travelgate and tobacco ties frame a contested race into the 21st century.
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Heat Wave Preparedness and Safety Tips
Public health note outlines heat wave basics and levels of heat illness. It explains heat cramps heat exhaustion and heat stroke with symptoms and first aid steps. Advice covers staying in shade cooling the body rehydration and when to call emergency services. Practical tips include pacing activities avoiding alcohol and caffeine and drinking water regularly during hot periods.
Cotton growth regulators Pix PGR IV and RyzUp use guidance
Agricultural note explains Pix PGRs to slow excessive cotton growth and improve water use efficiency, outlines timing for squaring and bloom, mentions PGR IV with variable Texas results, and discusses RyzUp to boost leaf area. Warns of stressing plants under high temperatures and advises consulting Terry County Texas A M Extension Service for questions.
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Community thanks helper after church van tire troubles
A Brownfield First Baptist Church group of eleven girls aged 7 to 10 faced a flat tire en route to Floydada. Pastor Johnny Long of Challis Baptist Church and volunteers Ted Hardy Mark Wood Terry Duncan Charlie Burkett and Spurge Carroll assisted, providing a safe stop at Challis, a tire Change, and a wait at Jack Hamilton Tire before continuing home. The letter expresses gratitude for the community's quick aid and kindness.
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First Baptist Church
Brownfield
Floydada
Challis Baptist Church
Lubbock Highway
Johnny Long
Ted
Nell Hardy
Mark Wood
Terry Duncan
Charlie Burkett
Spurge Carroll
Jack Hamilton
Dona Maria Calvillo Pioneer Rancher of Texas History
Talk of Texas recalls Dona Maria Carmen Calvillo, a flamboyant Spanish immigrant who ran a vast Wilson County ranch after secularization of missions. She managed Mission de Las Cabras, allied with local Indians, and challenged gender roles while keeping the church active. Also notes endangered Navasota orchid and a 1918 Hygieostatic bat roost by Albert Steves Sr.
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Ignacio Calvillo
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Floresville
Wilson County
San Antonio
Maria
Gavino Delgado
Mission Cobras
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Albert Steves, Sr
San Antonio hosts Republican State Convention action
In Alamodome events last weekend about 15 000 delegates and thousands more attended a four day Texas GOP gathering led by State Chairman Tom Pauken with Governor Bill Clements as honorary chair and First Lady Laura Bush introducing keynote speaker Governor George W Bush. Attendees included locals James Amy Evans Dan Day and others. Delegates elected to the national convention in San Diego and debate over the pro life plank featured prominently.
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James
Amy
Janelle Evans
Frank
Janice Odom
Dan
Roberta Day
Betty
Cliff Bingham
Molly Goodpasture
Jackson White
Dan Day
Alamodome
Tom Pauken
Bill Clements
Laura Bush
George W. Bush
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Phil Gramm
Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Alan Keyes
San Diego
California
Tom Panken
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Helen Hoover
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