Cattle Dealer Leonard Breeding Still Goes Strong in Dawson County
Stephen Henry profile of Leonard Breeding, longtime Dawson County cattle dealer, dairy farmer, and auction buyer. Breeding recalls inflation, price shifts from $25 beef to about $300, and high hog prices, discusses partnership with Fok Barron, and notes his ongoing auctions in Lovington, Big Spring, Lubbock, and Commerce. He remains active, optimistic that cattle prices will rebound and keeps trading from his farm near Lamesa.
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Stephen Henry
Leonard
Dawson County
Vividis
Fok Barron
Lamesa
Barron
Cross Plains
Lovington
Big Spring
Lubbock
Commaneche
Breeding
Cotton Farmers Race Time to Finish Harvest Ahead of Winter
Farmers in Dawson County report mixed progress as frost tips in, while labor shortages hit gins and trucking crews. Many work on custom tasks for neighbors and haul cotton as trailers become available. Projections for yield and quality hinge on moisture and late-season weather, with some claiming this may be one of the best crops in memory.
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Lamesa
Dawson County
Texas
Regina Campbell
Charles Campbell
Christmas Rush Builds in Area Stores Ahead of Eve
Area merchants report tremendous December business as Christmas shoppers flood stores on Christmas Eve Eve in Dawson County. Youngsters countdown to Santa while shoppers rush to finish gifts for a festive holiday season.
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Santa
Davison
Samesa
Lamesa
Energy Crunch Not Crisis Says Pioneer Official
Amaro headquartered public relations officer for Pioneer Natural Gas Corp says the energy situation is a crunch not a crisis. He notes the company is in good condition and that past transport limits rather than gas supply caused shutdowns. He outlines three energy phases and urges cautious optimism for US fuel independence.
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Bob Mills
Mills
Pioneer
Federal Power Commission
School Tax Office Holiday Closure and Tax Payment Deadlines
The Lamesa Independent and Business offices will be closed December 24 to January 1 for the Christmas and New Year holiday. Taxpayers have two more days to pay before year end to receive a discount. last day to pay this year is December 31.
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Lamesa
Agai
Combined Press Reporter edition covers Christmas holidays
The Press Reporter announces a combined edition published Thursday Sunday and Thursday with no December 27 issue. The next issue will appear December 30. The office will open Thursday for business as staff enjoy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with families.
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