Changes in Lubbock schools mark new year and budget skirmish
Lubbock schools prepare for an earlier start on August 26 with 55 public schools and several parochial institutions. New superintendent Ed Trofis shifts focus to kindergarten, drug education, ROTC at Estacado High, and expanded career courses as enrollment grows. In county affairs, the 1971 adult probation budget faces a clash as four judges seek $59,000, with proposed cuts to about $45,000 and possible court ruling on budget control.
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Army Reserve Officers ‘Training Corps
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Hays County
San Marcos
Agriculture bill delay stalls House action on payments
The House Agriculture Committee delays floor consideration of a new farm bill campaigners push for a $20,000 per crop unit cap while backers insist on $55,000. Chairman Poage says action awaits White House assurance and President support before advancing the proposal.
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Poage
Tex
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United States
Bryce Barlow
White House
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Eee
Ciitford
July drought grips Lubbock hub city weather report
Lubbock endured its driest July since 1940 with only a trace of rain. total precipitation fell 2.01 inches below normal and the average temperature rose 1.3 degrees. Maximum 67.6, low 59 on July 21, wind gusts to 22 mph on July 7, light dust absent. Five day forecast shows warm days in the 90s and nights in 60s to 70s with chances of showers. rain amounts likely under a quarter of an inch area-wide.
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Libbock
Weather Bureau
State Board urges agency budget cuts for 1971 session
The Legislative Budget Board asked state agencies to trim proposed budgets to address Texas' critical financial condition. Lt Gov Ben Barnes urged economy in operating funds requests to the 1971 legislature, and the board endorsed a letter from Barnes and Speaker Gus Mutacher urging specific reductions.
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Texas
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