July Texas sales tax rebates total 172.7 million
State Comptroller John Sharp distributed 172.7 million in monthly sales tax rebates to 1,085 Texas cities and 117 counties as rebates rise 6.1 percent over last year. City payments totaled 157.6 million, counties 15.1 million, with detailed figures forCollingsworth Childress Donley Hall Wheeler counties and year-to-date totals.
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Texas
John Sharp
Sharp
Collingsworth County
Wellington
Wheeler County
Mobeetie
Shamrock
Wheeler
Collingsworth County Sheriff Reports Eight Arrests
The Collingsworth County Sheriff Office reports eight arrests between September 22 and September 28. Incidents include a Sept. 17 bad check warrant release after $96 fine, a Sept. 22 driving while license suspended with $302 fine and 3 days in jail, Sept. 23 parole violations, Sept. 24 assault warrant bond posted, Sept. 27 multiple charges including firearm possession and public intoxication with fines, and a Sept. 28 JP warrant arrest with unclear details.
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Floyd County
Collingsworth
Potter County
J.P
Lata Elaaed
Immunization Clinic Set for October 2 at Wellington
An immunization clinic at Wellington Elementary School on October 2 runs 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Texas Department of Health will charge fees based on income and family size to support the clinic. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines will be offered.
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Wellington
Texas Department of Health
Red Cross Offers First Aid Class in Wellington
The Red Cross will offer a First Aid Certification Class in Wellington on Monday October 20. It runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Omni Room of Callingsworth Public Library, with a $10 per person fee. For signups or questions, call Linda Johnson at 447-5104.
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Red Cross
The
Wellington
Omni
Callingsworth Public Library
Linda Johnson
Flu vaccine on November 7 at Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood will offer influenza vaccine on November 7, 1997 at the Wellington clinic 1109 15th Sweet. The shot is available for adults and children aged thirteen and up. Call 806-447-2220 for appointment and price is five dollars.
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Planned Parenthood
Sweet
Wellington
Annual farm tour set for October 9 in Collingsworth County
Agriculturists are invited to a county farm tour October 9 beginning 9 a.m. at the County Courthouse. Stops include Gale Thompson Farm near Shinnery with bluestem grazing, and a Kelley Community drip irrigation project by Jeffrey Camp. The tour may also visit RC&D erosion control sites in Fresno Community, with a catered meal at Ellison Park at noon and a short business meeting.
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Collingsworth County
Gale Thompson
Thompson
Erick, OK
Kelley
Jeffrey Camp
Rc&d
Fresno
Collingsworth County Commissioners
Ellison Park
Salt Fork
Collingsworth Chamber Banquet Set For October 7
The 1997 Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce banquet will be hosted Tuesday October 7 at the Burn Handley Community Center starting at 7 p.m. Evelyn Campbell will serve as mistress of ceremonies and chamber president. Entertainment includes Judy Clark singing selections and a song she wrote. Rodney Reeves begins his first term as president with officers re elected or elected for 1997 98. Awards for community service and sales and service will be presented, along with honors for the Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District outstanding farmer rancher.
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Chamber of Commerce
Burn Handley
Evelyn Campbell
Mary Waters
Judy Clark
Lori Morgan
Patsy Cline
Richard Sims
Clark
Brent Lewis
Rodney Reeves
Dorothy McGill
Dark Green
Melanie Oren
Cheryl Tarver
Carroll Daves
Janise Langford
Jacque Morgan
Hank Barnett
Keith Davis
Wiley Fires
Dana Bell
Mona Ledbetter
Carl Taylor
Salt Fork
Museum hosts Mexican pile on dinner in Collingsworth
Collingsworth County Museum plans a Mexican pile on dinner Friday October 10 1997 at the school cafeteria Serving begins 5:30 p.m. Tickets are 6 for adults and 3 for children Available at the door A spokesperson invites all to join and asks for tomato donations.
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Collingsworth County Museum
Skyrockets Face Kiowas in Non District Clash at Booker
Wellington travels to Kiowa territory to meet 1-A Booker Friday October 3 at 7 30 p m in a non district finale before district play begins next week against Panhandle. Booker seeks to rebound after a 20 19 loss to Spearman while boasting seven offensive and nine defensive starters from 1996 with coach Ron Prickard aiming for a 4 0 record.
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Kiowa
Rockets
Shamrock
Panhandle
Powell Field
Kiowas
Turpin
Beaver
Hooker
Spearman Lynx
Ron Prickard
Booker
Prichard
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Hall County
Estelline
Lakeview
Memphis
Turkey
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Tommy Powell
Dale Dunlap
Powell
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Texas Water Development Board
Collingsworth Chamber
Kirby Campbell
Clayton Thomas
Clayton
Brandy Thomas
Mary White
Seabrook Juarez
Juarez
Nick Phillips
Eddie Fish
Eric Pulpan
Alonso Rodriguez
Prickard
Jason Smith
Smith
Rodriguez
Pulpan
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