Referendum on eradication zone fails in Southern High Plains
The Southern High Plains Brock Eradication Zone referendum failed to reach the 67 percent approval needed. Voters gave 62.68 percent in favor of creating the zone and 60.43 percent for the per acre assessments, falling short of the required 50 percent acreage support. Entomologist Phillip Kidd discusses potential impacts, penalties, and possible zone reconfiguration amid drought, cotton prices, and continuing boll weevil concerns.
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Terry County
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Kidd
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Caprock
You Are a Winner scams target readers with bogus odds
Lynn Brisendine warns readers about deal offers and sweepstakes mail that promise big prizes. Most are non legitimate and many lead to costly magazine subscriptions or purchases. One man spent thousands chasing a dream and never won. Save money, buy a real lottery ticket instead.
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Texas
United States
BCISD Receives 93 100 TIF Grant For School Internet
Brownfield School District earned a 93 100 Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund grant in December 1997 to install a TI line. Assistant Superintendent Jack Pinson says the funds will enable internal wiring and Internet access across campuses, with further funding needed to complete connections. The district began implementing advances in Fall 1997 and remains on a deadline to finish the TIF project.
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Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
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Brownfield
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Commissioners to consider WTCC lease bids and airport site
Terry County Commissioners meet in special session at 10 a m Monday to consider bids for leasing the West Texas Children Center on Bynum Lane as the facility nears closure. They will review the prior airport hangar bid of 800 a month for 20 years from RTS Services Inc and discuss building wiring, plus TIF grant extension tied to E rate funding for BCISD.
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Te West Texas Children's Centre
WTCC
Bynum Lane
RTS Services Inc. of
Fort Worth
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