Garden City trustees set to cut costs amid low candidate interest
GCCC faces smaller competition for mill levy decisions as trustees plan budget funding. Trustees lack local engagement from accountants who fear business impact. City Commission and USD 457 Board races draw more attention with April elections for six and five candidates respectively.
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Brandenburger aims at stronger GCCC role with budget focus
Della Brandenburger 53, general manager with no political experience, highlights budgeting and legislative knowledge from three years on the Garden City Community College board. She and trustee Ron Schwartz push for more candidate choices amid discussions on facilities, education, and agricultural programs to boost regional economic development.
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Holcomb candidate cites unique perspective on pay cut
Holcomb council member Cox says insurance costs rising long term means the council should have foreseen a problem. He argues the goal is high service at low cost and opposes increasing the mill levy, urging changes for past decisions.
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Garden City postal worker seeks independent city council seat
Greg Cox, 37, a letter carrier and shop steward at Garden City Post Office, seeks a council seat. He emphasizes independence, noting the current five to zero votes and stating the need for members unafraid to challenge the grain. Cox is married to Yolanda with four children. a Garden City High School and Central Texas College alumnus.
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Pet food recall linked to Aminopterin toxin
State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker says Aminopterin, a rodent poison not registered in the United States, has been identified in tainted pet food. Officials have not disclosed how it entered the supply, and no criminal probe is underway. Veterinarians urge owners to monitor pets for kidney issues and seek care if changes appear. Retailers like Wal-Mart pulled affected products. listings and a helpline are provided by Menu Foods.
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Stephanie Sullivan
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N. US. Highway 83
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