Former plainsman mulls hydrology and agriculture in West Texas
Azle News publisher Bob Buckel writes a guest column reflecting on rain, water movement, and farming. He recalls drought and abundance, muses on French drains and cisterns, and celebrates agricultural life, faith, and community in West Texas. Buckel notes his Lamesa roots and family ties to local publishing.
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State Capitol Highlights in Texas Legislature Debates Tax Plans
Lawmakers weighing alternatives to a $10 billion local school tax discuss Bush led aims to cut by 3 billion with a sales tax rise and a new business activity levy. Senate advances malpractice liability for managed care and a rebid of the Texas Lottery contract follows staff changes. Redistricting, parental notification abortion rules, and UT stadium expansion also appear in proceedings.
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Tips for financial future
Practical guidance from the Better Business Bureau on budgeting and saving. Emphasizes avoiding overspending, seeking deals, recycling, reusing items, organizing space, and making small progressive changes to improve long term finances. Encourages restraint and consistent saving over time.
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Community Raises 38596 97 For Terry County Cause
Warden Jody Bradley thanks citizens of Terry County for extensive fundraising totaling 38596 97 to aid fellow residents. He lauds KKUB and The Brownfield News for keeping the campaign visible and expresses gratitude to all volunteers and donors who contributed time or money.
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Californians Lead Texas License Switchover Drive
Between 1990 and 1997 more than 1.6 million drivers exchanged out of state licenses for Texas licenses. Californians led the wave with 223,478 license exchanges.
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RoTten Texas myth debunked by Eldorado columnist
Randy Mankin exposes holes in the Republic of Texas claim arguing that Texans fought for independence but never established a Republic. He notes Alamo symbolism, Travis letters, Sam Houston’s Union stance, and current RoT leader McClaren hiding in the Davis Mountains with an arrest warrant as of press time.
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