Talk of Texas highlights Texas Great Seal history
In this Footnote to History column Jack Maguire traces the Great Seal of Texas from its 1836 Republic roots with Anson Jones and Peter Krag, noting design flaws, later corrections, and the Six Flags of Texas. He also surveys housing costs, banking prime rates, odd court rulings, and old butcher disclosure laws as part of Texas history.
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Jack Maguire
Texas
Anson Jones
Republic
Jones
Massachusetts
Mexico
Congress of the Republic
Republic of Texas
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Alamo
Combest outlines drought relief plan and crop insurance aims
Rep. Larry Combest signals a busy fall agenda with disaster aid tied to crop insurance, plus funding bills and regulatory relief. He and Plains Cotton Growers press for stronger safety nets, faster reforms, and decisive action before Congress adjourns. A Texas Tech lecture by Denis Avery and WTACI conference details feature future education credits and a $70 registration.
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Congress
Larry Combest
Combest
P.m. Avery
Lubbock
West Texas Ag Chemical Institute
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
WTACI
Plains Cotton Growers Office
Usda Risk Management Agency
RMA
PCG
Bryan Hill
Tulsa
Bud Reding
Whitharral
David C. Jones
Rickey Bearden
Plains
Bryan Fullingim
Petersburg
Myr D. Mitchell
Lenorah
Mark Williams
Farwell
Craig Brown
National Cotton Council
Memphis
Epiphany of God’s goodness in the talents tale
A sermon argues against fear as a life guide citing Matthew 25 14 30. It presents the master servant dynamic to show God rewards trust in goodness and action. Fearful living is warned as contrary to divine will and purpose.
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Jesus
Brownfield superintendent outlines reform and discipline push
Guest columnist J Charles Harrison describes Brownfield CISD efforts to improve curriculum and programs including Shurley Method Excel Math and gifted classes. He lists bands, sports success and state recognitions while addressing negative perceptions and proposing committees to shape student conduct dress code and drug testing. He urges community participation to attract families and notes a focus on discipline and inclusivity.
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J. Charles Harrison
Brownfield
Brownfield School
Brownfield Schools
Shirley Spears
Texas
Dfy-It
Industrial Technology
Brownfield High School
TSA
Combest Launches Panhandle Plains Farmers Web Feature
Rep Larry Combest introduces Panhandle South Plains farmers on his House site in a Farmers Market section. It offers weather satellite data crop forecasts and market conditions with links to drought information and regional livestock market reports.
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Washington, D.C
U.S
Larry Combest
Texas
South Plains
House.gov
Combest
U.S. House Agriculture Committee
Texas Tech University
Southwest
Library seeks volunteers to offset budget cuts
Kendrick Memorial Library invites volunteers to assist with operations as budgets tighten. Contact Lupe Serna, Kendrick Memorial Librarian, for more information and roles available.
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Lupe Senna Kendrick
Peter Drucker
John Hogue
Venus
Deborah Smith
Kendrick Memorial Library
Lupe Serna
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Sweet Home
Jacksboro
Jack County
Cotton News
Rep. Combest
By Oknawn Wue
Denis Avery
Agricultural Education & Communications
Avery
Plains Cotton Growers
Don Langston
High Plains
Brownfield Ministerial Alliance
Charles Fisher
First Christian Church
Panhandle - Plains Ag
By Lurlene McDaniel
Nora Roberts
Tom Clancy
Barbara Wood
Tim Green
Ape
Wesuserris
Are
Elizabeth Peters Moon
Faye Kellerman
Strong Women
Miriam E. Nelson
Richard Holbrooke
Nancy Pickard
Wayne D. Overholser
Todhunter Ballard
Simon Brott
E. W. Summers
Diana
Christopher Andersen
John Gray
Eded
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