Spaceport site eyed for Fort Stockton area in Texas
West Texas lawmakers debate a state spaceport with Pecos County competing against Brazoria and Willacy for the site. Money remains a major hurdle but officials note West Texas leads in the effort. Also noted are $36.7 million in federal airport security grants led by Dallas Love Field and the launch of Texas Health Alert Network linking 64 local health departments for rapid response.
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Austin
Senate
Spaceport Trust Fund
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Brazoria
Willacy
Delmon Hodges
West Texas
Brenda
Lee
Midland College Technical Training Center
Space
Texas
Mike Jackson
Dallas
Love Field
Rick Perry
Federal Aviation Administration
Governor's Office
Texas State Agencies Preview Parks and Education News Update
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department adds 11 new pheasant hunting parcels in Floyd County this December with a $40 public hunting permit. Doves land access affected by ownership changes in Central Texas. Texas Education Agency reports 1.0 percent dropout rate among 1.8 million seventh to twelfth graders, improving from 1.3 percent prior year. The Texas Historical Commission issues a Chisholm Trail brochure a map and history guide for travelers, orderable online.
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Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Texas Department of Health
Texas Association of Local Health
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Floyd County
Texas
Texas Education Agency
Texas Historical Commission
Chisholm Trail
Making a Difference by Gina Caswell Kelly
A reflective piece recounts a story from a 93 year old woman in Sweetwater about cows and a calf seeking its mother. It transitions to a moral on parental care, urging moms and dads to protect, teach, and care for their children as creation does.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina Caswell Kelly
Sweetwater
Blue Crush earns praise for visuals over story
Movie Man gives Blue Crush a cool thumbs up praising its spectacular camera work and Hawaii surf visuals while noting a thin plot and uneven acting. Bosworth’s journey to Pipe Masters drives the drama amid strong waves and a punchy soundtrack, with end credits featuring standout surfing.
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Blue Crush
Brown
Anne Marie
Kate Bosworth
Oahu
Bosworth
Eden
Michelle Rodriguez
Lena
Lance Lake
Penny
Mike Boreem
Rodriguez
Lake
Matt
Matthew Davis
John Stockwell
Stockton
Kirsten Dunst
Hawaii
Davis
Time to Move On From Extension Service
Mrs. Jane Bray, County Extension Agent FCS, announces retirement after a long career as a family and consumer scientist in Gaines and Terry Counties. She reflects on a productive period, gratitude to colleagues and community, and plans for this new life stage beyond travel and grandparent time.
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Jane Bray
FCS
Gaines
Terry
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Mike Cox
Texas Press Association
Texas State Senate
Spaceport
Bruce Brown
California
Brisendine
FEDS
Floyd E. Camp
Baywatch
U.S
The
Texas A&m University System
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