Government orders CDL changes for Texas drivers and rules
Texas requires new commercial driver licenses by April 1 1992 under federal law. Exemptions apply for farmers, emergency services, and military vehicles. CDL classes A B C defined with weight limits and passenger or hazardous material considerations. Learner licenses issued with restrictions and knowledge and skills tests required for specific CDL types.
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Texas
Herbie Duncan
National Guard
CDL
Winners named in annual Wellington tennis meet
Winners named in the Annual Wellington Tennis Tournament announced by officials. In open events, Nick Hiemstra won men’s open singles over Ted Phillips, Shanna Pratt and Etta Bowie took women’s open doubles, and J C Roden with Craig Sperry won men’s open doubles. High school and junior divisions featured multiple Wellington competitors and victors.
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Wellington
Tim Allen
Louis Mejia
Etta Bowie
Brad Coffey
Sharon Coffey
Nick Hiemstra
Ted Phillips
Cody Phillips
Wheeler
Shanna Pratt
Jody Wood
Phil Groves
Michael Sy
Shanna
Hugh Pratt
Craig Sperry
Melinda Omelas
Brad Bawcom
Marnie Spillman
James
Stephen Hale
Tina Hunter
Ashley Spillman
Melinda Ornelas
David Duncan
Mark Chauveaux
Jason Hughs
Martin Torres
Shane Jones
Jeremy Hunter
Ruben Torres
Joey Combs
Misty Homen
Jamie Barker
Mamie Spillman
Molly Seal
Nicole Fraley
Bryan Crowell
Duane Coffey
David Seal
David Sperry
Brooks Gentry
Hunter
Patsy Barker
Reagan O’'Rear
Jennifer Hale
Omelas
Rebekah Nowlin
Melissa Mead
Reagan O'Rear
Andi Cox
Janie Wilkerson
Weather May Impact Cotton and Peanut Crops in Wellington
County Extension Agent Don Reeves warns heat above 90 degrees hinders crop growth and a rain within a week could salvage the season. He notes peanuts look good despite drought on dryland, though wind has already damaged some fields. Range land is drying and officials urge caution with fireworks to prevent grass fires.
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Wellington
Don Reeves
Reeves
Wellington Workshop Nominated for 1990 Showcase Award
The Wellington Workshop, Inc. staff received a nomination for the 1990 Showcase Award in the community based mental retardation service category. Jim Restine of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation notified Toni Wright, with Pam Ingram Kelly Childress Peggy Vernon and Ranee Fourmentin assisting. Lonnie Roberson joined as park maintenance supervisor as part of new staff additions. Restine praised reverse integration efforts and staff dedication helping workers reach potential.
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Wellington Workshop, Inc
Jim Restine
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Toni Wright
Wright
Pam Ingram
Kelly Childress
Peggy Vernon
Ranee Fourmentin
Natural Disaster Exercise to Test Wellington Collingsworth Agencies
A 7 p.m. Monday July 9 drill will occur at the Emergency Operation Center in the Collingsworth County jail facility. Public service groups including Wellington Fire Department and Collingsworth County Ambulance will participate to practice the Emergency Management Plan for Wellington Dodson and Collingsworth. The exercise aims to improve operational readiness and decision making in emergencies. Interested participants should contact the county judge's office.
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Collingsworth County
Wellington Volunteer Fire Department
City of
Wellington
Dodson
County eyes second bumper peanut crop in 1990
Warrick's Inc and Quail Peanuts Inc report a strong start to 1990 with irrigation wells running and gypsum applied to fields for pod rot prevention. Growers favor Virginia variety for export appeal while yard and plant expansions proceed to handle a likely larger harvest.
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Collingsworth
Glenn Warrick
Warrick
Virginia
Blevins
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Melinda Ornales
Rebecca Nowlin
Wellington Workshop
Warrick's, Inc
Quail Peanuts, Inc
Warricks
Ball Park
Valencia
Marvin Blevins
Quail
Bleving
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