Rangeland Water Conference Set in Sonora
A rangeland water conference in Sonora offers three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units. Speakers cover plant water needs, water quality, riparian management, and Texas water law with topics on pesticide laws and record keeping. Pre-registration is $10 due by May 24 with county extension office contact numbers.
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Sonora
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Texas Department of Agriculture
Sutton County
Pascual Hernandez
Texas
Keith Owens
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Range Uvalde
Cindy Cawley
Schleicher County
Todd Votteler
Guadalupe-Blanco River Trust
Seguin
Cain Cline
TDA
San Angelo
Sutton
Schleicher
Crockett
Groundwater Focus in Rio Grande Study by Texas State System
A Texas State University System lobbyist and researchers from Southwest Texas State emphasize groundwater research in the Rio Grande region. They note surface water, desalination, and biology overflow with issues, while groundwater remains understudied yet crucial as river flow and city supplies decline, impacting Far West Texas aquifers.
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Southwest
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Beef Market Curbs Menu Prices as Beef Demand Surges
Ranch operations like Y-T Ranch move 3 000 to 4 000 cattle yearly while retail prices jump. Keith Johnson notes seven ounce steak fingers stay at 6 37, up from 5 96 last year, amid higher milk cheese and doubled chicken costs. Jimenez and Fletcher report wholesale cuts rising from 1999-2003 to 2003- fall amid tight U S beef supply, with ribeye 7 09 to 8 09, T bones 6 29 to 7 29 and sirloins 4 19 to 5 19, pushing diners toward chicken.
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About the water study On the Web
A brief note discusses a water study accessible online. It highlights objectives, methods, and key findings while urging readers to review the study materials on the associated website for full details and data.
Rio Grande Basin Water Study Involved Universities
Bonnie Warnock leads natural resource work on salinity upland management. Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos features Walter Rast Ben Zahn Andrew Sansom Marshall Jennings Emily Armitano Matt Uliana. Lamar University includes Thomas Ho David Cocke Xing Fang Ku Yen Li Jerry Lin Jon Curless. Sam Houston State University contributes Justin Williams. Consultants include John Ashworth and Daene McKinney with UT Center for Research in Water Resources.
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Bonnie Warnock
Southwest Texas State University At San Marcos
Walter Rast
Ben Zahn
Andrew Sansom
International Institute For Sustainable Water Resources
Marshall Jennings
Edwards Aquifer
Emily Armitano
Matt Uliana
Lamar University
Thomas Ho
Gulf Coast Hazardous Substance Research Center
David Cocke
Xing Fang
Ku-Yen Li
Jerry Lin
Jon Curless
Sam Houston State University
Justin Williams
John Ashworth
Lbgguyton
Daene McKinney
Center For Research In Water Resources
The
University of Texas
Chick-fil-A opens new Odessa restaurant with drive-through play area
Chick-fil-A plans a freestanding Odessa restaurant featuring a drive-through and an interactive playground amid a strong fan turnout. The new store, open 6 30 a m to 10 p m Monday through Saturday, will hire 17 mall staff transfer and 40 to 50 new workers. Fans lined up for a chance at a free year of food last October and will gather the night before the opening for trays of nuggets ice cream and coffee.
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Oil prices jump threaten consumer spending and growth
Higher energy costs push up fuel and passenger prices across sectors including air lines trucking and services. A $10 rise in crude since last year could trim consumer spending by about $50 billion and shave roughly half a percentage point from 2005 growth, though some forecast a retreat to $35 by fall depending on Middle East stability.
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Richards, West Haven residents join Nash crowd for guitar gift
In Sacramento, former CHiPs star Erik Estrada promotes a three year California car program. He says inspectors find and remove affordable cars, aiding buyers. Estrada notes higher seats replaced for free statewide, while fans take photos and reminisce about his motorcycle cop role.
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U.S. forces enter Kufa amid Fallujah clashes near Najaf
American tanks and troops pushed into Kufa the al-Sadr stronghold as clashes erupt near Fallujah. Marines raid Sahla mosque seizing weapons while an Iraqi counterterrorism unit clears the site. Mosque casualties reported by staff. Iran issues a warning through Swiss channel as Shiite anger grows.
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Switzerland
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Central Council of Tribes
Smarty Jones to Greece for Olympics Staging
Greece assures Olympic readiness as Smarty Jones visits Athens to help near stadium work. Norma's Restaurant in Manhattan unveils the world’s first $1,000 omelet made from six eggs, lobster, caviar, and Chevron fuel. Major League Baseball owners discuss Expos relocation amid proximity concerns to rival cities. Rodney Dangerfield publishes It’s Not Easy Being Me while Vermont approves medical marijuana. Jerry Springer named a Democratic Convention delegate with his TV platform fueling debates.
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Olympic
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Athens
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Manhattan
Bush hosts Huskies at White House amid electoral sniping
In a broader political expose the Odessa American cites President Bush entertaining NCAA champion Connecticut Huskies at the White House as a backdrop to campaign jabs. It notes Kerry’s shifting talk on judges and education policy, plus domestic criticism of wartime actions and media coverage. The piece weaves satire and political commentary with local newspaper tone.
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