CHIP eligibility in Texas falls 29 percent amid cuts and policy changes
The Campaign to Restore CHIP reports over 118000 Texas children losing coverage since 78th Legislature cuts. Declines span Terry County from 393 to 279 through February 2004, with CPPP estimating about 135 cases worth 602000 dollars lost statewide. New rules cap assets for 150 percent FPL applicants, affecting renewals before August 24 2004.
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Children’s Health Insurance Program
CHIP
Texas
Terry County
Center For Public Policy Priorities
CPPP
Dawson
Gaines
Hockley
Lynn
Yoakum
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Hhsc
State
Terry County Commissioners to meet Monday at 10 a.m. May 24
The Terry County Commissioners will convene in regular session at 10 a.m. Monday May 24 with items covering the Constable's March and April reports, bids for two courthouse copiers, discussions with Justice of the Peace Mike Bennett on purchasing a computer, with Sheriff Jerry Johnson on computers, and a price quote from Anderson Chemical Company for water treatment of the courthouse heating and cooling system.
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Terry County
Justice of the Peace
Mike Bennett
Jerry Johnson
Anderson Chemical Company
Stenholm to Tour Terry County and Brownfield on Tuesday
U.S. Representative Charles Stenholm campaigns in Terry County and Brownfield on May 25 meeting residents and answering questions. His stops include Meadow Co-op Gin American State Bank Sundown State Bank First National Bank and Brownfield Regional Medical Center from 8:25 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. He is the Democratic candidate for the 19th Congressional District.
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U.S
Charles Stenholm
Terry County
Brownfield
Stenholm
Meadow Co-op
American State Bank
Sundown State Bank
First National Bank
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Brownfield Council closes power plant and signs long term deal
Brownfield city officials approve oath of office for Mayor Bobby Brewer and two council members. They also approve a 15 year agreement with Southwestern Public Service to exit power generation, making the city a full requirements customer through West Texas Municipal Power Agency, with warnings about federal filings and possible electric shutoffs. Suppliers warn other cities could lose millions monthly if they do not sign.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Bobby Brewer
Reidge Butler
Larry Young
Nancy Wade
Ron Grissom
West Texas Municipal Power Agency
Southwestern Public Service
Excel Energy
Eldon Jobe
WTMPA
SPS
Jobe
Pittman warns Brownfield businesses of scam
Brownfield High School athletic director Kevin Pittman warned local businesses on Friday about promotional companies posing as Brownfield Athletic Department endorsers. Para gon Calendar Company Star Athletic Company and Profit Plus were named as firms contacting merchants to buy ad space on items like footballs megaphones and basketballs. Pittman urged careful verification before donating to any promoted items.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield High School
Kevin Pittman
Pittman
Brownfield Athletic Department
Paragon Calendar Company
Star Athletic Company
Profit Plus
Texas Education Funding Plan Sparks Partisan Gridlock
Paper n Ink criticizes Governor Perry and Texas lawmakers over a 30 day session. It argues pay for elected officials is too low, calls for open voting and salary ties to teacher pay, and warns that further sessions will yield little progress amid partisan leadership and political rhetoric.
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Texas
House
Austin
Panhandle
Permian Basin
Dumas
David Swinford
Buddy West
Lubbock Carissett
Rep. Jones
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Austin Games
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