Agri business breakfast a resounding success
The Chamber of Commerce reported over 350 attendees at this year’s campfire breakfast also called ranch breakfast. Volunteers served 200 fried steaks 25 skillets of gravy 1200 biscuits and 30 gallons of coffee while Ward County Extension Agents Levine McCurdy and Mark Guelker showcased extension work. Luminaries included Congressman Richard White State Senator Pete Snelson and State Representative Jerry Cockerham.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ward County
Levine McCurdy
Mark Guelker
Monahans
Richard White
Pete Snelson
Jerry Cockerham
Texas Legislature may not meet in second special session
Gov. Bill Clements reconsidered calling a second special session to repeal the ad valorem tax, a move tied to a lawsuit. Midwestern State University seeks to overturn a 1979 rate cut. trial set for August 24, with potential postponement. Regent William M. Thacker Jr faced pressure from Lt. Gov. Hobby as the case evolves. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11.
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Texas
Bill Clements
Clements
Midwestern State University At
Wichita Falls
William M. Thacker, Jr
Thacker
Bill Hobby
Rig Count Soars in Permian Basin to 493
The Reed Rock Bit Co reports weekly Permian Basin rig count rising to 493 from 477. Year-ago level was 334 rigs. Eddy Lea and Loving Counties each added four rigs.
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Reed Rock Bit Co
Permian Basin
Eddy
Lea
Loving
School board sets special meeting Monday for 1980-81 budget
The MWPISD Board of Trustees will convene at 3 p.m. Monday at the Administration Building to approve final amendments to the 1980-81 budget and authorize payment of final bills for the year.
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