Brick Courthouse Square Needs Honest Patchwork
A Wellington Leader reader laments repeated patching of brick streets around the courthouse square with gray concrete instead of replacing bricks. He urges proper maintenance, tools, training, and continued charm of brick streets amid city renovations. Also notes a humorous typo about pets and a light look at sleep patterns for new parents.
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Hugh Grogan Hospitalized at St. Anthony's
Hugh Grogan of the Grogan Ranch at Abra has been hospitalized at St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, for five weeks with a bone infection. His daughter Mrs. James Martindale of Howardwick says he should exit intensive care soon and be home within about three weeks, while Mrs. Grogan stays with a sister in Pampa.
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Budget battle looms as Texas House cuts state aid
Senator Bill Sarpalius reports the House budget bill aims to close a $3.5 billion deficit by cutting nearly $700 million in spending. The plan trims education, threatens services, and alarms Panhandle and South Plains districts. West Texas State University loses about $1 million, Tech Health Sciences Center $4.6 million, and juvenile probation aid drops by $1.9 million. DPS may cancel one trooper class next year.
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Fall gardening time at hand in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County Agent urges timely fall vegetable gardening as Texas enjoys year round growing. Suggests planting winter vegetables such as broccoli cabbage cauliflower greens parsley and carrots for early harvests and winter supply. Recommends soil prep and fertilizer for old and new gardens and notes water is vital for seed germination and growth. Transplanting helps seed start in sheltered areas and garden centers offer recommended varieties.
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