Rural Texas farmer talks cotton prospects near Lubbock
Dill describes soil as fertile but marginal for cotton in Terry County area near Russia. He compares tractors, parts access, and farm practices with local Texas producers, noting livestock focus and self sufficiency. Dill highlights financing hurdles, bank distrust, and value of firsthand experience for cross cultural exchanges.
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Brownfield retail sales rebound amid oil decline and prison growth
Brownfield saw a long downturn in the mid eighties as oil and agriculture lagged. Sales rose from 1992 to 1994 with 1993 at 85.5 million and 1994 at 88.7 million amid cotton harvests and new prisons. 1995 projections and rebates suggest a possible exceedance of 90 million as local spending climbs.
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Brownfield Sales Tax Rebates Rise in August
The City of Brownfield posted a 21.84 percent rise in sales tax rebates for August versus last year. State Comptroller John Sharp released the report earlier this week, noting Brownfield received a rebate amount shown on page 13.
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GTE Cutbacks Face Local Job Shifts Across Units
GTE outlined voluntary separation incentives expected to draw about 620 employees, while reducing 700 temporary positions to offset involuntary cuts. Telephone Operations President Thomas W White emphasized actions to boost revenues and cut costs, noting new ventures like video services create some roles. Local manager Danny Ammons cautioned it was too early to estimate Brownfield area job losses, with potential relocations or reassignments possible. Watkins later suggested around five local positions may be cut, though people might be relocated.
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Early voting continues on Texas Constitutional Amendments
Early voting for the 14 amendments on the November 7 ballot began Wednesday and runs through November 3 in the Terry County Clerk’s office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For mail ballots contact the Terry County Clerk at 637-8551.
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Judge Moore presides over 121st Court
Ervin Lee Hatchett agreed to a motion to proceed with adjudication of guilt during action in 121st District Court Thursday. The court action was before Judge Kelly Moore. Hatchett was continued on probation with additional terms and conditions.
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