Local observer uses backyard gauges for NWS data
Tommy Hudson, a longtime NWS cooperative observer, records daily high and low temperatures at 6 p.m using a backyard thermometer and two rain gauges. He mans manual and automatic devices, mails monthly tapes to NWS, and assists with humidity and rainfall data for Nesting quail and herbicide timing, earning recent recognition after 15 years of service.
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Tommy Hudson
National Weather Service
Hudson
NWS
Rural hospitals push for relief from Balanced Budget Act
Collingsworth General administrator Beth Carson says relief from the Balanced Budget Act could arrive from Washington soon in a bid to protect rural facilities. Congress eyes a Medicare package tied to a broader HHS appropriations bill. leaders seek a quick deal to avert a shutdown and aid rural hospitals into 2001.
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Washington
Beth Carson
Collingsworth General
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Senate
U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
WISD bands prepare Christmas concerts in district halls
WISD Band Director Steve Hanson announces Skyrocket Firecracker and Sparkler will perform annual Christmas concerts. The junior high and high school bands play Thursday December 14 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. A second show is planned for December 28 at 6 p.m. in the same venue with the fourth grade band joining.
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Samnorwood School Dinner Supports One Act Play
Samnorwood High School hosts a turkey and dressing dinner at the gym on Thursday December 14 from 5 to 7 pm. Adults pay 6 while children 12 and under pay 4, with proceeds benefiting the high school one act play. After dinner at 7:30 pm, students present a production, inviting attendance.
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Not Cal Stg at St A Wednesdays 2
Notable schedule fragment lists Wednesday event at St A with a 2 oclock start. Details are sparse but indicate a midweek gathering or activity tied to Cal Stg references and a campus location. Entities include St A and Wednesday. Further context unclear from the fragment.
Judge Earl Janes Certified at Tyler Seminar
Collingsworth County Justice of the Peace Judge Earl Janes earned certification at the Twenty Hour Justice of the Peace Seminar held December 3 to 6, 2000 in Tyler. The Texas Justice Court Training Center, a division of Southwest Texas State University, sponsored the event.
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Earl Janes
Collingsworth County
Tyler
Texas Justice Court Training Center
Southwest Texas State University
Extension Office Open House Dec 19 in Collingsworth County
The Texas Agricultural Extension office of Collingsworth County invites the public to an open house on Tuesday December 19 from 9 a.m. to noon on the second floor of the courthouse. Refreshments will be provided by staff and program members. The event includes an annual report of programs for the year 2000 and an annual meeting for extension program council members.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Office
Collingsworth County
Dale Dunlap
Saunna Blacksher
Priscilla Green
Santa Claus Visits Collingsworth County Museum
Santa will visit Collingsworth County Museum at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 14. Friends and children are invited to stop by to see him and tour the museum and art corner. Photo opportunities with Santa and a special friend will be offered for $3.50 each, payable that night.
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Collingsworth County Museum
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Sanna
Justice of the Peace Offers Holiday Community Service
Justice of the Peace Earl Jones announced this Tuesday a holiday community service program for youths who owe service credits. Four sites will host the work with paid credit of 12.50 dollars per hour toward fines. Parents are urged to enroll their children. visit the JP office on the courthouse first floor.
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Justice of the Peace
Earl Jones
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November Rain Totals and Averages Reported
Tommy Hudson of the National Weather Service reports 2.54 inches of rain in November, slowing harvests but improving moisture after October. The month’s average high reached 58.89 degrees and the average low 33.10 degrees, reflecting moderate late autumn conditions.
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