Drought Pressures Texas Ogallala Water Reserve
Drought lingers in Terry County as rainfall offers relief yet groundwater declines persist. The Ogallala Aquifer, spanning the Texas Panhandle to South Dakota, remains a shrinking source feeding agriculture. Farmers face rising pumping costs and some convert irrigated land to dryland while policymakers debate new water rules.
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Ladonna
Terry County
Ogallala
Texas
South Plains Underground Water Conservation District
Spuwcd
Jason Coleman
United States
Rain totals fall short of average in Brownfield region
Brownfield records 11.32 inches of rainfall through Sept 12 after Monday downpours up to 0.8 inch. August and September brought above average rain, but year-to-date totals remain about two inches below normal for eight and a half months. Nearby co-ops report additional moisture from weekend rain and Monday showers ranging from 0.4 to 2.5 inches, with light hail noted near Tokio Co op Gin.
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Brownfield
Brownfield News
Terry County Co-op Gun
Meadow Co-op Gin
Needmore Gin
Lone Star Ag
Tokio Co-op Gin
Think Outside the Box in Medicine’s Evolving Tale
LYNN BRISENDINE reflects on how medical thinking shifted from bleeding and limited remedies to modern practices. She recalls open air Civil War tents, hand washing, and the rise of antibiotics, vaccines, and immune therapy, noting cancer battles and new gene reengineering approaches offer renewed hope.
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Lynn Brisendine
George Washington
Knights of Columbus Hold Fourth Annual Appreciation Luncheon
The Knights of Columbus hosted their fourth annual Appreciation Luncheon on September 9 with local police, fire, EMS, veterans, and families in attendance. Grand Knight Ernie Panda highlighted support for service members, noting post 9/11 donations and college assistance for victims’ families. Local officials and citizens praised the event for recognizing those who serve.
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Brownfield Knights of Columbus
LaDonna
Knights of Columbus
U.S
Eva Sanchez
B.H.S
Ernie Panda
Rickey Morgensen
U.S. Army
4Th Infantry Div
Albert Flores
Tim Tate
Brownfield Ems
Terry County
Brownfield
Terry County Farm Tour marks 51st edition this September
The Terry County Farm Tour returns for its 51st edition on September 21 with five stops. Buses depart at 9 a.m. from the First Baptist Church, featuring presentations by Terry County Young Farmer of the Year and IPM agent Scott Russell on cotton and diseases. Local recipients include 2005 winner Greg Martin and this year’s Family of the Year to be honored at a bus stop and a catered meal at the Terry County Barn.
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Terry County Farm
Terry County
Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District
Greg Martin
Haylee Bingham
Rotary Club
Haylee Dill
Neon Lions
Jordan Cochran
Optimist Club
Karisa Flores
ATUC
Katelynn Frei
Evening Lions
Farm Tour
Walter King Farm
Texas Cooperative Extension Service
Lubbock
Terry Wheeler
Scott Foshee Farm
Terry County Ipm
Scott Russell
Jackie Burris
2B Ranch
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
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