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During this session of the Texas Congress, there have been three bills on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, House Bill 547, 1535, and Senate Bill 993. The three passed the House and Senate to reach the governor’s desk, and each has the potential of making serious changes.
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Connor Faught of Brownfield was one of 27 students awarded the Who’s Who award by Howard Payne University. The annual award comes out at the end of every spring semester. Howard Payne University presents the award to juniors, seniors, and graduate students for their academic ability, participation, and leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, citizenship, service to the university, and potential for future achievement.
Read moreTexas H.B. 2089 has been signed by Governor Greg Abbott and will be enacted beginning September 1, 2021. The bill provides up to $500,000 in funding over the next Texas biennium for early detection of foreign plant pests and diseases, including but not limited to Race 4 Fusarium wilt (FOV4) which is currently present in the El Paso region.
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The Brownfield City Council met Thursday morning, June 3 with two updates on the agenda, one being on the Brownfield Family Aquatic Center which had to be closed. The council also made a decision on two resolutions that deal with the water supply for the city.
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When President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act on March 11, it was a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill that not only gave a third stimulus check to the people but made a few changes to laws to help the people struggling under COVID. As we enter June, the Child Tax credit gets closer to being enacted by the Internal Revenue Service.
Read moreWASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 – Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) if they planted cover crops during this crop year. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP), offered nationally by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), helps farmers maintain their cover crop systems, despite the financial challenges posed by the pandemic.
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