Harvest time near for peanuts in West Texas region
Texas leads in four peanut types Valencia Virginia Spanish and Runner with over 70 percent of production in the west. Rain and drought affect harvest timing and drying costs, potentially lowering yields despite favorable tops. Farmers await rain impact and continue field drying to cut costs.
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Ladonna
Texas
U.S
Valencia
Virginia
Scott Russell
Integrated Pest Management
IPM
Terry County
Russell
Max Grice
Birdsong Peanuts
Tejas
West Texas
National Weather Service
Brownfield Council Approves Interlocal Pact with Terry County
Brownfield City Council approved Mayor Glenn Waters signing an interlocal agreement with Terry County to supervise community services and transfer 2000 dollars to a new program account. The plan funds a 90 day trial to supervise juveniles and adults, with BISD supplying supplies and a 10000 dollar local share for a firetruck under a Texas Forest Service grant. Justice of the Peace Mike Bennett described immediate penalties to enforce court orders, while the council discussed renaming Main Street or Courthouse Square to honor veterans, and received quarterly court and code enforcement reports.
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Brownfield
Glenn Waters
Terry County
Eldon Jobe
BISD
Justice of the Peace Court
Justice of the Peace
Mike Bennett
Bennett
Texas Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Lubbock
Brownfield Vfw
Charles Clark
Main Street
Veterans Avenue
Courthouse Square
Veterans Square
Clark
Larry Gilbreath
Stephanie Williamson
Gilbreath
Brownfield Municipal Court Revenue and Notices Report
August and July activity show new cases filed, dispositions, warrants issued, and revenue shares for Brownfield Municipal Court. For Oct 2005 to Sept 2006 total revenues reached $280,231.64 with City of Brownfield receiving $130,535.46 and State of Texas $49,696.18. Williamson’s figures summarize notices sent over the past three periods.
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Gilbreath
Brownfield
State of
Texas
Williamson
Paper n Ink on a wired world of internet and danger
LYNN BRISENDINE reflects on rapid tech change from wireless laptops to global online access. She notes marvels in medicine and space alongside daily risks as harmful material can appear with two clicks. The piece highlights youth exposure and the need for vigilance.
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Lynn Brisendine
Houston
Sweetwater
Press
Voting registration deadline nears for Terry County voters
Voters must register by 5 p.m. October 10 either in person at Room 105, Terry County Courthouse, or by mailing a form that arrives by the deadline. The usual last day, October 8, falls on a Sunday and Columbus Day closure shifts the cutoff to October 10. Early voting starts October 23 and voting ends November 3. Contested county races include Terry County Commissioner Precinct Two, with Dale Democrat and Larry Young Republican competing, alongside statewide races for U.S. Senate.
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Terry County
Wade Cowan
Terry Cty
Dale
Larry Young
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