Store survey scam targets WalMart customers in Milam County
A forwarded warning describes a Milam County scam posing as a WalMart customer satisfaction survey offering $150 for ten minutes of work. It asks for full personal data and debit card details, while confirming WalMart denies any such outreach and warns against sharing information.
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Wal-Mart
Birdie Kristoff
Wal*Mart
Birdie
Bentonville
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
Local industries in Cameron weather downturn through lean ops
City manager Ricky Tow reports visits to Butler Weldments Charlotte Pipe and Royal Seating in Cameron. All three privately held with little debt say they are coping well through the economic slowdown, citing skilled staff shortages and the rail spur as critical. Butler Weldments employs 40, Butler Weldments notes vacancies and hard to fill positions. Royal Seating runs about 200 workers with peak 300. no layoffs expected, but training and consistent attendance are challenges.
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Ricky Tow
Cameron
Butler Weldments
Charlotte Pipe
Royal Seating
Gerald Brunson
Brunson
Steven Dobos
Butler Weldments Corporation
Navy
Jim Armstrong
Jeff Whittle
Royal
China
Jeff
Perry Sets Emergency Items for First 30 Days of Session
Texas Governor Rick Perry on February 3 declared emergency items for lawmakers to tackle in the first 30 days of the 2009 legislative session which began January 13. Proposals include hurricane relief funding, reform of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and related Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund, school improvements, and criminal justice security upgrades. FEMA extends Ike relief deadline to February 20 aiding homeowners renters and businesses seeking grants repairs and low interest SBA loans. 102 Texas House members urge cable providers to televise sessions statewide to boost transparency. House members have filed tax cap bills proposing 103 105 or 110 percent appraisal limits potentially heading to November ballot.
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Perry
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund
State of
Texas
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Division of Emergency Management
Texans
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA
Stephen M. de Blasio Sr
D-San Antonio
House
Contact details for Texas elected officials and offices
A list of addresses phones and faxes for Governor Perry Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst Speaker Gattis Senator Ogden Cornyn and Hutchison with general government websites. Includes Citizens Assistance Hotline and Opinion Hotline numbers and Capitol contacts.
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Rick Perry
Austin
Texas
Fox
The Cameron Herald Staff and Contacts List Update
The Cameron Herald provides contact details and staff roles including Editor Publisher Candace E Velvin, General Manager Brandi Chionsini Guy, Sports Writer Raymond Jordan, and other contributors. Also lists addresses, phone numbers, email, affiliations, and subscription rates for Milam County residents.
Milam County Burn Ban Continues Amid Drought
Milam County remains under a burn ban despite recent rainfall. Local officials say more rain and greening are needed before lifting restrictions. Texas-wide drought prompts ongoing disaster declarations, including Williamson County and six neighboring counties.
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Milam
Texas
Brownwood
Milam County
State Division of Emergency Management
Williamson County
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act
Letters Policy and deadlines for Cameron Herald
The Cameron Herald outlines letters to the editor guidelines including 350 words, signature and daytime phone, and possible edits. Deadlines for Weddings, Engagements, and Letters are 5 p.m. Friday. other items due 5 p.m. Monday. corrections contact (254) 697-6671. liability limits explained and credit rules noted.
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Cameron Herald
Cameron Herald PO
Cameron, TX
Herald
Cameronherald
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