Ranchers Weigh Government Corn Aid Amid Drought
West Texas ranchers delay commitments on the federal emergency livestock feed program as the ASCS opens applications. Ranchers like Buzz Hurt and Bruce McKenzie seek price details and quantities before deciding, while others await clearer guidance on how much corn they can receive and for which seasons.
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West Texas
Southwest Area
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
al Oberg
Texas
New Mexico
Washington, D.C
ASCS
Buzz Hurt
Ector
Reeves
Hurt
Hart
Bruce McKenzie
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
McKenzie
State Agriculture Department
Agriculture slashes drought-relief corn estimates
The Agriculture Department cut available government-owned feed corn for a drought relief program from over 80 million to 27.7 million bushels, triggering accusations of foot dragging. Signups run December 6 to 14 at county ASCS offices, with eligibility tied to emergency Farmers Home Administration loans and 90 days of feed need. Texas holds 10.7 million of the total, enough for West Texas needs depending on regional demand.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Jack Devore
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Agriculture
John R. Black
Bentsen
Commodity Credit Corporation
U.S
Hemphill
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Devore
Sewage pollution charge called speculation
Odessa seeks to raise its sewage discharge limit to 21.5 million gallons a day as hydrologist Reed testifies amid claims of speculative conclusions about groundwater contamination. Odessa attorney Casstevens questions data while budget limits hinder further analysis at a Midland hearing in the Stephen F. Austin Building.
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Austin
Odessa
Monahans
Midland
Earnest Casstevens
A. Joseph Reed
Ed L. Reed & Associates
Reed
Midland County
Stephen F. Austin
Casstevens
Texas Department of Water Resources
Jim Haiey
Venne faces murder trial in February in Odessa
Kenneth A. Venne, 29, jailed since July 14 after the beating deaths of his mother in law Ruby Kay Fieseler and her two sons Paul 17 and Keith 13 at 1710 E 10th St Odessa, could have his capital murder trial moved to Corpus Christi. A January pretrial hearing is planned with a trial likely in February.
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Kenneth A. Venne
Odessan
Corpus Christi
Venne
Ector County
244Th Judicial District
Joe Connally
Connally
Heagy
Odessa
John Green
Ruby Kay Fieseler
Paul
Keith
E. 10Th St
Fieselers
Procrastination Columist Delays a Time in Home Repairs
A reflective piece on procrastination shows the author delaying a column and home renovations. He admits to postponing tasks, finding excuses, and imagining plans while completing small chores after family visits. The narrator jokes about unfinished projects and a painter left with tools.
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Haley
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Mike Holmes
Green
161St Judicial District
R.L. McKim
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Skelton
John C. Skelton
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