Selecting grasses for new pastures in Texas
County Extension Agent News outlines choosing grasses with goals in mind. It stresses realism for grazing or hay, root growth for soil and water conservation, fertilizer response, drought tolerance, and long term benefits over low upfront cost. It emphasizes early seedbed preparation, soil settling, weed control, and preplant soil testing to reduce failures.
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Texas
Favorable Conditions Crucial for Germination and Establishment
The text stresses that weak conditions hinder germination and establishment, making it essential that environmental factors are favorable. It highlights moisture, temperature, and soil quality as key drivers for successful seedling development and plant recruitment.
4-H Collingsworth County Livestock Show and BBQ Sale
The Collingsworth County 4-H and FFA joint event on January 28 1995 features a BBQ from 5 to 6 p.m. in the old high school gym with tickets 5 for adults and 3 for children under 12. The Premium Sale follows at the Bill Wilson Arena, after the 9:30 a.m. goat show and morning livestock judging including lambs swines and steers.
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Collingsworth County
FFA
Elementary Students Attend Amarillo Symphony Concert
Scott Strobe reports that about 120 Wellington elementary students and teachers attended the Amarillo Symphony Young People's Concert at the Civic Center in Amarillo. The program featured sing-a-long pieces The Whistle Song You re a Grand Old Flag and culminated with John Williams theme from Jurassic Park. The event was praised by a class spokesperson as a memorable, well executed live orchestral experience.
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Scott Strobe
Wellington
Amarillo Symphony
Civic Center
Amarillo
Amarillo Symphony Orchestra
John Williams
District 1 FCE planning meeting in Wellington
Wellington's Community Building hosted the 1995 District 1 Family and Community Education Clubs planning session from 9 30 A M to 3 00 P M with more than 70 representatives from 21 Texas Panhandle counties. Kay Bezner and Martha Couch led the event for the Texas Association of Family and Community Education and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
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Kay Bezner
FCE
Wellington
District 1
Yesteryear
Burn Handley Center
Texas Panhandle
Texas Association of Family and Community Education
Daham County
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Amarillo
Collingsworth County Family and Community Education Clubs
Texas Senate Week in Review Opens 31 New Senators in Capitol
The Texas Senate convened with a noon start on Tuesday January 10 in the restored State Capitol. Chief Justice Tom Phillips swore in 31 new senators including Cain Gallegos Galloway Haywood Nixon and Truan named Dean the first Hispanic to hold the honor. The piece notes redistricting cycles and a 1992 court-ordered plan amid ongoing district challenges.
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Texas
Senate
Tom Phillips
Texas Supreme Court
David Cain
Dallas
Mario Gallegos
Houston
Michael Galloway
the Woodlands
Tom Haywood
Wichita Falls
Drew Nixon
Salt Fork SWCD Offers Habipak Tree Packets For Sale
The Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District offers Habipaks tree and shrub packets for urban and rural landowners. Proceeds support conservation education and fundraising for local schools and organizations. For details contact Neil Davis at 802 9th Street Wellington TX or call (806) 447-5341.
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Conservation District
Salt Fork Swcd
National Association of Conservation Districts
NACD
Neil Davis
Salt Fork
Swcd
9Th Street
Wellington
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