Sign-up 26 CRP shows low Texas approval rates and questions arise
Shawn Wade reports that less than 25 percent of Texas CRP applications were approved in Sign-up 26, prompting concerns about retaining current CRP acreage and crediting existing conservation benefits. Officials discuss boosting EBI credit for enrolled lands, potential contract extensions, and continued efforts to improve the sign-up process while noting CRP’s nationwide success.
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Shawn Wade
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Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
CRP
PCG
United States
Acres
Texas Legislature Acts In Redistricting HB 7 And Rumors
Six months of partisan warfare in Austin end with Senate approval of a congressional redistricting map likely to favor Republicans. House Bill 7, amended, shifts audits from Comptroller Strayhorn to the Legislative Budget Board. Rumors swirl about Kinky Friedman running for governor, echoing past Texas political surprises. Legislators note high productivity in a marathon session. The Texas Historical Commission releases a North Central Texas heritage brochure, “Texas Lake Trail Region,” detailing Paris to Wichita Falls with 31 counties and numerous lakes.
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Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Strayhorn
Legislative Budget Board
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Kinky Friedman
Medina
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Golden State
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Justice of the Peace
Kerr County
Texas
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Wichita Falls
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Community thanks for Terry County Fair comeback support
Acknowledges neighbors and sponsors who made the Terry County Fair possible. Thorough list includes Lindy Harris Jan Porter Duane Moss Robert Becker Ed Duran Robbie Duran Chere Duran Betty Charlebois Deedee Charlebois Homer Britton Floss Britton Imogene Bowlin Freddie Tatum Carol Cornett Kayron Barron Leota Hinson Maxine Bell Nancy Howard Virgie Chambers Darrell Miller Ron Grissom Eloise Brown Jeannie Seaton Margaret Gober Maxine Cato Lucille Kirk Neva Lee Betsy Oliver Peggy Tatum Diana Trischitti Linda Pendergrass Jean Pendergrass and community entities such as Brownfield News County offices and local businesses. Special thanks to those who answered calls for HELP and to catalog sponsors and staff who ensured the event ran smoothly.
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Jan Porter
Duane Moss
Robert Becker
Robbie Duran
Chere Duran
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Deedee Charlebois
Homer
Floss Britton
Imogene Bowlin
Freddie Tatum
Carol Cornett
Kayron Barron
Leota Hinson
Maxine Bell
Nancy Howard
Virgie Chambers
Darrell Miller
Ron Grissom
Eloise Keesee Brown
Jeannie Seaton
Margaret Gober
Maxine Cato
Lucille Kirk
Neva Jo Lee
Betsy Oliver
Peggy Seely
Diana Trischitti
Linda Pendergrass
Jean Pendergrass
Brownfield News
Terry County Commissioners Court
County Auditor Office
Texas Cooperative Extension Office
Brownfield Recreational Council
Brownfield Light & Power Department
Pride Committee
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield School System
Water Hole
Brownfield
KLVT
Klvt AM
Levelland
KREIL
Lubbock
Steve Ritchie
Kohn
Cody Rogers
Texas Tech
First National Bank
Sundown State Bank
Clinic Pharmacy
Sonic Drive-In
Brownfield Chamber of
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