Bush signs farm bill shaping Texas agriculture and education plan
President Bush signed a federal farm bill delivering up to 190 billion over a decade, boosting subsidies for corn cotton rice and wheat while restoring wool and mohair supports in Texas. Ed plan from Tony Sanchez outlines teacher pay hikes pre K and flexible testing, backed by major educators groups. Perry calls it a budget buster with potential health care cuts.
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Farm Bill Restores Mohair Price Supports
The article notes restoration of mohair price supports under the Farm Bill. It discusses a heated gubernatorial race, negative TV spots, and the shifting political tone as fall campaigns loom. Meteorological concerns are raised about Gulf water temperatures, forecasting potential hurricane activity for Texas coast, with 83 degrees reported at Corpus Christi and reference to Hurricane Gilbert in 1988.
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Click It or Ticket safety campaign goals and rules
The Texas program outlines enforcement around major holidays, statewide coverage with emphasis on Houston Dallas Fort Worth Arlington Garland Austin Corpus Christi San Antonio El Paso and Lubbock. It seeks to raise belt use from 76 percent to 85 percent, measure results with surveys, and emphasizes ticketing to motivate behavior change while noting fines from 100 to 200 dollars for belt violations and 25 to 50 dollar errors for front seat passengers.
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Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
The author reflects on a long awaited farm bill and how farmers and Christians alike should prepare. She compares the urgency of settling policy with readiness for Jesus’ return, urging readers to focus on personal and community preparedness now.
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Brownfield Police to Promote Click It or Ticket Campaign
Brownfield police chief Roy Rice announces participation in the state campaign from May 20 to June 2 2002. The department will distribute pamphlets and enforce seat belt laws after reviewing 2001 data showing 35 citations and 23 noncompliant injuries in 222 city accidents.
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Texas Cooperative Project Graduation 2002 May 31 event
The 16th annual all night chemical free celebration for Terry County graduating seniors and guests on May 31 2002 draws 3200 participants. Volunteers donors and staff organize a safe alternative to alcohol and drug use emphasizing sober driving and lifelong memories.
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New Titles at Kendrick Library by Lupe Serna
Kendrick Memorial Library adds several new titles including A Song Flung Up to Heaven by Maya Angelou The Shelters of Stone by Jean M Auel One More for the Road by Ray Bradbury Martha Inc by Christopher Byron Daddy's Little Girl by Mary Higgins Clark The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman Dying to Please by Linda Howard With These Hands by Louis L Amour Running Scored by Elizabeth Lowell Sinkiller by Larry McMurtry Find Me by Rosie O'Donnell Fatal by Michael Palmer Three Fates by Nora Roberts A Thousand Country Roads Epilogue to Bridges to Madison County by Robert James Waller.
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Heaven
Maya Angelou
Jean M. Aue
Ray Bradbury
Martha Inc
Martha Stewart
Christopher Byron
Mary Higgins Clark
Tony Hillerman
Linda Howard
Louis L’amour
Elizabeth Lowell
Sinkiller
Larry McMurtry
Rosie O'Donnell
Michael Palmer
Nora Roberts
Madison County
Robert James Waller
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