Grass as Nature's Air Conditioner and Erosion Shield
Grass serves as a powerful cooling and moisture source, with one acre releasing about 2400 gallons of water daily through evaporation and transpiration, equaling a 70 ton air conditioner. Texas planners seek drought tolerant, salt tolerant, water tolerant grasses to support grazing, wildlife, erosion control, and dam protection.
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Nature
David L. Myers
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Bartlett
Myers
David
Texas
Conserva
SCS
United States
Knox City
Reaching For Tomorrow in Cameron
An editorial lauds Cameron Texas for open discussion and active problem solving. The piece praises community courage and leadership, noting frank discourse and ongoing efforts to address present challenges and build a better tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
Half Full or Half Empty View of Cameron Renewal
The piece argues that about 150000 in taxable value from old downtown buildings will fade, but new construction will offset the loss. It cites a $95000 service station permit along US 77 SH 36 US 190 as evidence of renewal driving growth and housing underway, framing Cameron’s future as half full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
FHA
Proper home canning can prevent botulism says Texas health
The Texas State Department of Health warns improper home canning causes botulism, urging use of pressure canners and 30 minute boil before eating. Spoilage odors do not guarantee safety as deadly spores can survive non acidic foods. symptoms include nausea vomiting diarrhea or constipation and possible respiratory death. Accent on Health notes this weekly public health education feature.
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Texas State Department of Health
Texas
California
Texas Health Department
Public Health Education Division
Daniel appeals for Governor's support on budget reform
Texas State Representative Price Daniel Jr. urged Governor Preston Smith to include a bill in any special session. The proposed law would bar the ten House and Senate conferees from adding unconsidered items to the State appropriation bill. Daniel claims the measure would curb runaway spending and restore legislative control, backing four statutes as his 63rd Session Speaker bid.
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Price Daniel, Jr
Preston Smith
Daniel
Texas
House
Senate
Smith
House of Representatives
Texas House
Redistricting Lawsuit Filed and Legislative News
Rep. Dan Kubiak reports a redistricting lawsuit in Grayson County District Court set for July 30 with expectations of victory. Bills on Congressional and Legislative redistricting fail tests on population, compactness, contiguity, and economic community. Gov. Preston Smith to push agricultural tax relief. session to address budget and election-law reform. William P. Hobby seeks Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Houston Post editor active in civic affairs.
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Grayson County
Dan Kubiak
Kubiak
Preston Smith
Texas
William P. Hobby
The
Houston Post
Houston
Hobby
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
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Atexas
East First Street
Frank M. Luecke
Don Scarbrough
Milam
Cameron Herald
Selection
Aunion, Heart
J.E. Peavy, M.D
Commissioner of Health
Dallas
Milam Area
New York Giants
Yankees
Lou Chiozza
Jim Ripple
Joe Moore
Wally Berger
Hank Leibereee-ee
Milam County
Gause
Tex
Moore
Ford Tractor
Gaither Motor Co
Rockdale
Temple Highway
International Harvester
Oliver
New Holland
Ritters Service
Lta
Howard Conn
Ray Thompson
National Building Centers Inc. Building Materials and Supplies
Wayne Crawford
Rogers
Waco Highway
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Logan
Studio Open
Wed
Culpeppers Hdn. & Furniture
Cook's
Texaco
WacoHsway
Wrecker Service
W. Main
Crocket
E. L. Wied Hardware
W. Batte
Chamberlain Meat Co
E. Gillis
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