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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2002
Page
6
County Extension stresses importance of safe drinking water for all, urging home water tests to detect problems. Poor taste color or odor or staining signal quality issues and potential health risks. Public systems are tested to federal and state standards, but distribution and rural districts may face funding and staffing challenges.
The article explains how corrosive or contaminated water can enter homes from municipal systems or private wells. It outlines two main test types bacteriological and chemical, details costs and agencies in Texas, and recommends routine testing schedules including annual tests for coliform, nitrate, pH, and TDS with triannual checks for additional chemicals. It also advises using independent state-approved labs and notes extra testing during pregnancy.
The Grand Saline Economic Development Board met in a called meeting February 12 to consider Grady Doss dba Grand Saline Exxon. Vice-President Bill Rowton chaired in Kerry Kindle’s absence. Doss sought $7500 for renovation of a gas station convenience store at 101 East Garland. the bid was reviewed and approved unanimously after the Business Assistance Review committee supported funding. The March 7 regular meeting included Kindle, Rowton, Rasco, Moody, and Adamson.
National Agriculture Week in Texas March 17 to 23 honors farmers ranchers and agri culture professionals shaping daily life. Commissioner Susan Combs notes agriculture fuels the economy and touches every Texan from food to clothing while showcasing stewardship innovation and conservation across generations in Jim Hogg County and beyond.
Analysis of USDA weighted averages shows 500 to 600 lb stocker steers with 1 muscle fetch higher cwt prices than 2 or 3 muscle. For 550 lb cattle, 2 muscle costs about 45 per head less and 3 muscle about 89 less, while heavier muscled cattle require more weight to equal dollars. Muscling matters but overdone.
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