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Beginning January 23, 2023, agricultural producers can begin to apply for two new important programs for revenue losses, from 2020 and 2021 natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic. Both programs equitably fill gaps in earlier assistance.
Read moreThe death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Read moreWestern Peanut Growers Association (WPGA) will be holding the 40th annual meeting on Thursday, March 30, 2023, beginning at 10:00 am at the Gaines County Civic Building (405 NW 5th Street), in Seminole, Texas.
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Read moreA local teacher is seeking to earn a more permanent spot on the City of Meadow’s council in May. Nettie Ticer, who teaches English, theater and media at Meadow Independent School District, has filed for an at-large seat on the council.
Read moreThe Brownfield city council members met Thursday morning for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss multiple matters. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Hesse after beginning with an invocation from Pastor Steve Carter. The quorum was present with council members Isaiah Bautista, Michael Tackitt, Michelle Cooper, JC Tijerina, Celso Duran and Kelli Mendez. City Manager Jeff Davis and Attorney Matt Wade were also present on the quorum.
Read moreWestern Peanut Growers Association (WPGA) will be holding the 40th annual meeting on Thursday, March 30, 2023, beginning at 10:00 am at the Gaines County Civic Building (405 NW 5th Street), in Seminole, Texas. The Business Meeting is expected to start the session. There will be an election of association directors for three expiring terms. Guest Speaker Tom Sell will be bringing the latest information regarding the 2023 Farm Bill. We think this meeting will be beneficial for all area peanut farmers. Doughnuts and coffee will be served.
Read moreThe Plains Cotton Growers Inc. 66 th Annual Meeting has been set for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center in Lubbock. Walk-in registration as well as a buffet breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the program will commence at 9:00 a.m. This year’s program will feature keynote speaker John Kriesel. Kriesel is a combat veteran who served in Iraq and is a former State House Representative in Minnesota. While in Iraq he lost three friends and was tragically injured yet came home with a powerful message of hope and living testimony to the value of a positive attitude to overcome any challenge.
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