Lubbock decision could affect local electric rates
Brownfield residents face potential rate hikes as the West Texas Municipal Power Agency WTMPA grapples with a 5.3 million deficit tied to turbine construction and delays. LP&L covered most costs and bond payments, while city officials warn WTMPA's fate could force immediate contracts with providers like Xcel if the agency dissolves or loses its utility backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Peebles
Lubbock
Brownfield
Tulsa
Floydada
West Texas
Lp&l
WTMPA
Lubbock City Council
West Texas Municipal Power Agency
Eldon Jobe
Leon Ammons
Ammons
Xcel
Lubbock Power & Light
Jobe
Massengail
Contested Races Highlight Terry County Elections
Early voting for the November 5 election runs Sunday October 21 through Friday November 1 in the Terry County Clerk Ann Willis office. Voters may also request mail ballots via Willis at 637 8551. Major local contests include Terry County Judge Doug Ryburn versus Wade Cowan and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jessie Hartman against Chris Hamm. Others listed have no challengers. statewide battles feature Kirk vs Cornyn for U.S. Senate, Sanchez vs Perry for Governor, Sharp vs Dewhurst for Lieutenant Governor. A sample ballot and candidate page appear on page 11 of Brownfield News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Ann Willis
Willis
Doug Ryburn
Wade Cowan
Jessie Hartman
Chris Hamm
Paige Lindsey
Dale Andrews
Bobbye Jo Floyd
Mike Bennett
U.S
Ron Kirk
John Cornyn
Texas
Tony Sanchez
Rick Perry
John Sharp
David Dewhurst
Brownfield News
County cotton and peanut harvests underway in Texas
The Brownfield News reports bale counts from Fiber Tex Gin through Southwest Cotton Growers and others totaling 27 266 bales. Officials comment misty weather slowing Terry County peanut harvest but expect recovery with dry, warm conditions. producers cite need for three to four weeks of dry weather to complete harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Workforce Commission
Fiber Tex
Harmony
Johnson
Meadow Co-op
Needmore
Southwest Cotton Growers
T&s
Terry County Co-op
West
Windham Co-op
Brownfield News
Birdsong
Jimmy Shaver
DeLeon
Justin Tuggle
Terry County
Shaver
Tuggle
All Politics Is Local and West Texans Should Vote
Early voting begins Monday as readers are urged to cast ballots with thought. The column contrasts Iraq’s elections with U S voter apathy and criticizes Texas races, noting Governor Perry and Lt Governor candidate Dewhurst, while stressing the local impact of state politics on West Texas and the loss of local voice in Austin.
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Lynn Brisendine
Iraq
Saddam
Colin Powell
Soviet Union
Sanchez
West Texas
Perry
John Sharp
Dewhurst
Sharp
David Dewhurst
John Comyn
Carole Keeton Rylander
Austin
U.S
House of Representatives
Tip O'Neill
Texas
County Teams Take to Field in Weekend Slate
County teams prepare for a busy weekend of games on the field with multiple matchups listed. Local squads seek wins to boost standings while fans anticipate early-season showdowns and key performances across venues.
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Municipal Power Agency
Jeff Braziel
Aaron Rodriquez
Justin Rodriquez
David Stevenson
Meadow
Wiison
Wellman
Union Southland
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