Screwworm cases rise as warm wet weather spreads
Texas reports 89 screwworm cases by May 1 with 21 in past two weeks as northern areas see first cases of the year. San Saba and Llano counties record new infections signaling possible spread. weather acts as a key factor in eradication efforts and farmers urged to inspect wounds and submit samples to the Screwworm Lab for ID. Bermuda grass pastures threaten cattle with bovine pulmonary emphysema. Parker advises gradual exposure to green forage, careful observation, veterinary guidance, and staged access to pastures to limit losses.
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Runnels County
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Parker
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San Saba
Llano County
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U. S
Arizona
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Bermuda
Thanks to North Runnels Hospital Staff and Dr McCreidit
Mrs Merrill and family express gratitude for care received during their hospital stay at North Runnels Hospital and for cards letters visits calls and gifts from friends.
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North Runnels Hospital
House weighs drug bill and death penalty changes
The House approves the drug and marijuana bill with amendments setting possession penalties at one ounce or less and up to six months in jail and a $1000 fine. A 10 to 99 year sentence for marijuana sales to minors is approved, with resentencing discretion for some possessors. The chamber backs competitive car insurance rating and passes a death penalty bill for certain murders. The Senate will next review Senate Bill by Senator Bob Gammage.
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House of Representatives
House
Matt Garcia
San Antonio
Senate
Dean Cobb
Dumas
Bob Gammage
Minimum tillage farming cuts pollution and costs in Texas
Texas conservationist Harvey R. Kahlden promotes minimum tillage to curb air pollution and reduce trips across fields. Crops are planted into a year long mulch with herbicides controlling weeds, boosting moisture conservation and seedling survival while potentially raising herbicide costs. Cotton and grain sorghum results vary by soil type. trial work will expand in Runnels District with a published SCS guide available free.
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Harvey R. Kahlden
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Runnels County
Kahldan
Kahlden
Runnels Soil and Water
Runnnels Soil and Water
SCS
Soil Conservation Service
Temple
Tex
RAs Elect Officers at Southside Baptist Church
The Royal Ambassadors met Wednesday at Southside Baptist Church and elected officers Craig Gehrels president Marvin Moore vice president Tony Johnson secretary-treasurer Plans for group projects were discussed Present were Glen Campbell Curtis Gehrels Clay O'Dell Marvin Moore Craig Gehrels Tony Johnson Jim Bob Webb Bill Wheat Charles Wayne Rice Andy Penn Craig Gray Hank Bradshaw Chris Gehrels and counselors Bryan Web Jim Gehrels and Roy Rice.
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Royal Ambassadors
Southside Baptist Church
Craig Gehrels
Marvin Moore
Tony Johnson
Glen Campbell
Curtis Gehrels
Clay O'Dell
Jim Bob Webb
Bill Wheat
Charles Wayne Rice
Andy Penn
Craig Gray
Hank Bradshaw
Chris Gehrels
Bryan Web
Jim Gehrels
Roy Rice
Be Busy Sewing Club Meeting At Mrs Babston Home
The Be Busy Sewing Club met Monday at Mrs. Vada Babston’s home for handwork. Attendees included Mesdames J. C. Martin, Lewis Blackmon, G. T. Shott, M. H. Hogan, Bill Millorn, Yallie Brannon, Nadeen Smith and David Allen. The next meeting is set for May 28 at Mrs Vallie Brannon’s home.
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Vada Babston
Mesdames J. C. Martin
Lewis Blackmon
G. T. Shott
M. H. Hogan
Bill Millorn
Yallie Brannon
Nadeen Smith
David Allen
Vallie Brannon
Former Winters Coach Earns Law Degree at Tech
Elgin E. Conner Jr. of Plainview received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Tech University at last Saturday's commencement. Conner previously coached at Winters Junior High School.
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Tech
Elgin E. Conner Jr
Plainview
Texas Tech University
Conner
Winters
Family Planning Clinic Date Change Notice
The Winters Multi-Purpose Center sponsors a family planning clinic moved from Saturday May 26 to Wednesday May 23. The Humble Building will host the clinic from 4 to 7 p m.
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