Senator Duncan on budget battle and rural water needs
Sen. Duncan, longtime on the Senate Finance Committee, warns this budget session will pit rural and urban areas for funding. He advocates keeping focus on finance issues and water planning, urging aggressive use of underground water for agriculture and seeking new sources for municipalities. He notes Texas growth and supports economic development for area cohesion.
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Rainfall Totals in Brownfield Update
Brownfield reported official rainfall of .58 inches during a windy storm Wednesday night. The June total reached 1.6 inches, below the normal 3.0 inches for the month.
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Wellman Plans Fourth Independence Day Celebration at Park
Wellman prepares its Fourth of July celebration at Wellman City Park with a hamburger meal at 6 p.m. for five dollars per plate, an auction at 7 p.m., and a fireworks display after dark.
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Council approves mower funds and two city requests
The council authorized nine hundred dollars to finish mower costs and approved participation in the City of Lubbock Auction on Sept 18. It also granted Terry County Military Support Group use of Windmill Park for a patriotic display June 28 to July 6. Scott Russell outlined Terry County Community Network’s plan for a wireless broadband system and hopes to seek funding in a future budget.
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Brownfield July 4 events open with Firecracker Run
Brownfield hosts 33rd Firecracker Run at 8 a.m. the 4th, claiming Texas oldest continuous road race. Activities at Terry County Park include live entertainment, food from a chamber concession, a Nifty Fifties Car Club display, a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show, and a coed volleyball tournament with a $50 per team entry. Contact Amy Dawson at 637-2531 or the Chamber at 637-2564 for details.
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