Texas voters weigh ethics commission tied to pay raise amendment
A Texas constitutional amendment on May 18 proposes an ethics commission that would draft a code of ethics and recommend legislative pay. The measure includes safeguards: ethics rules take effect after the legislative session starts and pay changes require both houses to approve section by section. The proposal argues for ethical oversight and fair compensation to attract responsible lawmakers.
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Ward County 4-H Youths Sweep District Food Show Awards
Ward County 4-H members Leslie Berry Dan Winkler Pam Reynolds and Ronnie Clark won ribbons at the District Six Food Show in Stanton May 1. Berry blue in senior meat for Shrimp DeLuxe. Winkler red in senior milk for banana pudding. Reynolds red in junior fruit and vegetable for Jello Delight. Clark red in junior meat for Meal in a Skillet. Special seniors Dan Winkler Ronda Boling Leslie Berry received cookbooks and certificates. high-point juniors went to Reynolds Dinwiddie Clark.
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Ward
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Ronda Boling
Leslie Berry
Gladiola
Gold Medal
Pam Reynolds
Mark Dinwiddie
Ronnie Clark
John Harrison Listed Among Aggies Spring Graduates
Texas A and M University announces 1,731 students applying for spring graduation including John T. Harrison of Monahans. Commencement will be May 7 for graduates and May 8 for undergraduates. Registered totals include 1,269 for baccalaureate, 319 for masters, and 143 for doctorates.
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Texas A&m University
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Weight and Fairness Rules From 14th Century Grocers
A medieval rule from the Guild of Pepperers, later the Worshipful Company of Grocers, required merchants to weigh merchandise fairly and have the weigher remove his hands from the scales. The story notes pepper trading from the East to London and the evolution of the grocer’s trade.
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County Tips by E J Harrison Grows Spring Planting Care
E J Harrison outlines tips for this month including bedding plants and transplants of broccoli cabbage onions and tomatoes. He advises a transplanting soil fungicide drench to prevent disease and notes indoor or hot bed growing for peppers and eggplants with sterilized soil.
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