Dry Spell Spurs Spider Mite Damage on Oak Trees
A long dry period on the South Plains has enabled a surge of two spotted spider mites injuring Texas red oaks, notably on the upper leaf surface. Experts suggest frequent washing or spraying, with Kelthane as a likely miticide, and expect wet conditions to reduce severity. Pecan and maple leaves show other stress signs and physiological scorch in Japanese maples.
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ED Zukauckas
River City
South Plains
Texas
Texas Faces Highest June Jobless Rate In Seven Years
Texas unemployment climbed to 5.3 percent in June, with 255 600 workers jobless. The Texas Employment Commission data show a labor force near 4.83 million and 5.57 million employed, up from May but below June 1970. Unemployment claims were high for June, though only 16 percent of jobless claimants, suggesting many new entrants to the labor force.
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Austin
UPI
Texas Employment Commission
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TEC
Youth Rally Set Today In City at Westmoreland Baptist Church
Westmoreland Baptist Church at 5605 46th St invites the public to a non denominational youth rally at 7 30 p.m. today. A Amarillo Temple Baptist youth group will perform and lead Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Vacation Bible School runs 7 p.m. Monday to Friday with a Saturday picnic. Rev Wayne Fuller pastors the church.
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Westmoreland Baptist Church
46Th St
Amarillo
Temple Baptist Church
Wayne Fuller
City Home Blooms Add Curb Colors
Dr and Mrs Harvey of S119 48th St display a curbside color garden with cosmos zinnias and marigolds tended by the Harvey family. The volunteer cosmos thrive in peat moss soil once used for vinca major ground cover, showing vigorous growth and community care.
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Mona
Richard Harvey
Cosmos
Clark Harvey
40Th St
48Th St
Harvey
Assistant Pastor To Be Honored Farewell Musical
A farewell program at Ford Memorial Church of God in Christ honors Rev. and Mrs. Ruben Caro at 8 p.m. at 1602 Quirt Ave. after 20 years with the church. Rev. Caro accepted a new post at a Littlefield church. Guest choirs from local churches attend. refreshments served. Bishop J. E. Alexander hosts.
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Ruben Caro
Ford Memorial Church of God In Christ
Quirt Ave
Caro
Littlefield
Lubbock
J. E. Alexander
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