Early voting in Terry County for local and state races begins
Voters may cast ballots at the Terry County Clerk office in the courthouse starting Sunday October 21 through Friday November 1 at 5 PM. Total early votes reached 589 by Friday afternoon for the General Election. Contested local races include Terry County Judge and Precinct 4 Commissioner with other offices unchallenged. Statewide contests feature U S Senator John Cornyn and Ron Kirk, Governor Rick Perry and Tony Sanchez, and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and John Sharp.
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Ann Willis
Willis
Doug Ryburn
Wade Cowan
Jessie Hartman
Chris Hamm
Paige Lindsey
Dale Andrews
Bobbye Jo Floyd
Justice of the Peace
Mike Bennett
U.S
Ron Kirk
John Cornyn
Texas
Tony Sanchez
Rick Perry
John Sharp
David Dewhurst
Daylight Saving Time Origin and Adoption History
Cerise J. Merritt traces daylight saving from Franklin's 1784 idea through Willett's 1907 push to WWI adoption in 1916 and 1918 US implementation, noting repeal in 1919, WWII War Time, and postwar state by state experimentation causing transport industry confusion. It highlights the role of Germany, Austria, and the ICC in shaping timekeeping practices.
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Waylon Jennings
Benjamin Franklin
Paris
Franklin
America
William Willett
London
Willett
Robert Pearce
Pearce
House of Commons
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Austria
Wilson
Roosevelt
Time change reminder spurs national standard debate
This weekend's clock rollback at 2 a.m. prompts reminders to set clocks back one hour. The national standard issue split indoor and outdoor theater groups, farmers oppose uniformity, and state and local governments weigh local conditions. The transportation sector formed the Committee for Time Uniformity to push a nationwide standard, surveying the country. Time Change.Page 4
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Committee For
Americans bash U S stars spark debate on patriotism
Snyder Daily News reader Brian Brisendine argues that Barbra Streisand Johnny Depp and Tom Cruise criticize America from abroad while Americans enjoy freedoms they themselves defend. He questions why wealthy Hollywood figures complain while benefiting from US protections and opportunities.
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Snyder Daily News
Brisendine
Brian Brisendine
U.S
Barbra Streisand
Johnny Depp
Tom Cruise
Depp
America
London
Iraq
Afghanistan
White House
Babs
The
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Rains halt Terry County cotton and peanut harvest
Weather dampened the Terry County cotton and peanut harvests with fields quiet and equipment idle. Extension Agents Jerry Warren and Scott Russell say some patches received minimal rain and could resume if sun and wind return, though many areas saw heavier rainfall.
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Garry Peebles
Terry County
Brownfield News
Jerry Warren
Scott Russell
Warren
Union
Prosecutor Dwayne Pruitt Honored by TDCAA
TDCAA named Dwayne Pruitt Prosecutor of the Year amid praise from peers. Robert Kepple calls him a go to problem solver, while Senator Robert Duncan says he is a key figure on prosecutorial issues. David Weeks of Walker County also lauds his work.
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Cerise J. Merritt
TDCAA
Dwayne Pruitt
Robert Kepple
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Pruitt
Robert Duncan
David Weeks
Walker County
Texas Association
Cubs and Tigers See Page 13 Scores
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Ropesville
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