Crime Victim Coordinator Sought By Terry County Officials
Terry County Commissioners in regular session approved a resolution to pursue a state funded grant for a Crime Victim Coordinator in the County Attorney's office. Dwayne Pruitt said the county has operated without funding for 12 years, relying on a secretary and an investigator. He noted rising crime and budget stress and cited serving 39 victims last year.
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Terry County
Dwayne Pruitt
Lynn Hudson, Jr
Syntegar Electric Cooperative
South Plains under Extreme Fire Warning
Texas Forest Service declares extreme fire danger for the South Plains and Panhandle due to high winds low humidity and heavy fuel. Residents should postpone outdoor burning and farmers should delay controlled burns with prior sheriff notification. Smoky materials must be extinguished in vehicles and outdoor welding requires water and a fire extinguisher.
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Texas Forest Service
South Plains
The
Panhandle
Terry County
Jimmy Rodgers
Rodgers
Terry County Sheriff's Department
Kentucky rifle lore and a local black powder expert
Garry Peebles profiles John Farrell on North Cedar Street, detailing his 25 years of experience with black powder rifles and his view that modern versions retain historical form but use safer materials. The piece notes the rifle’s origin, various makers, and Farrell’s practice of buying parts or building one, plus his retired life sparked by a hobby.
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Garry Peebles
Daniel Boone
Davy Crockett
John Farrell
North Cedar Street
Farrell
England
France
Holland
Pennsylvania
Remember the Alamo and Goliad in Texas history note
The piece recalls Texas independence declaration on March 2, 1836 at Washington on the Brazos, the Alamo siege ending with all defenders lost, Santa Anna’s force engagement, and General Sam Houston assembling 345 men by March 11 amid strategic debates and heavy losses.
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Texas
Washington On the Brazos
Alamo
Santa Anna
San Antonio de Bexar
Free World
Col
William Travis
Sam Houston
Texas Independence Day Reflections on Houston and Texas Pride
The text recounts Sam Houston’s retreat against Santa Anna and the April 21, 1836 battle at San Jacinto where Texans defeated the Mexicans. It frames Texas as a proud republic-turned-state, celebrates the Alamo and Goliad martyrs, and lauds Texan identity with patriotic phrases and Birthday Texas sentiments.
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Houston
Santa Anna
Alamo
Goliad
Texas
United States
Gulf Coast
Extension Office wraps up Long Range Extension Program
The Terry County Extension Service concludes its 1995-1999 Long Range Extension Program and outlines 2000-2003 goals. The five issues addressed include Youth Related Behavioral Problems Leadership Development Health Care Protection of the environment and Small Business Retention. Highlights cover 2,718 youth involved in learning activities and programs such as Project Graduation, On Your Own, Super Saturdays, and Summer Challenge EXTREME for youth.
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Blake Decker
Terry County Extension Service
Texas Agricultural Extension Agency
Terry County
Monarch
Jane Blay
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Dr. Seuss
Colonial Heights
Texas Independence
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