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Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand.
Read moreAs Independence Day rolls around each year, it’s time again for us all to brush up on fireworks safety. We don’t want to ruin anyone’s fun — we just want you to be as safe as possible. Every year, fireworks start an average of 19,500 fires, and thousands of people end up in hospital emergency rooms for fireworks related injuries.
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The Wardens Are Stationed in the Lubbock, Wichita Falls, and Amarillo Districts Lubbock/Wichita Falls/Amarillo and surrounding areas— After approximately seven months of rigorous training, the 65 th Texas Game Warden cadet class graduated and have moved into their assigned duty stations. The three new wardens are Cole Reneau, Ryan Welch, and Kyle Deaton. They will be assigned to Terry/Dawson Counties, Palo Pinto County, and Hemphill/Lipscomb Counties respectively.
Read moreUSDA is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to July 14, 2023, to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is partnering with nine organizations to provide educational and technical assistance to agricultural producers and provide assistance in completing an ERP Phase Two application. The extended deadline will give producers more time to work with these partner organizations and apply for assistance. Cooperative Agreements for ERP Phase Two Application Assistance Through cooperative agreements with FSA, the following organizations are providing free assistance to producers across the United States and territories.
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Nicolasa C ruz Nicolasa Cruz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and longtime resident of Brownfield, TX passed away on June 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Spur, TX on July 31, 1960, to Plutarco and Felicitas Martinez, Nicolasa lived a full life with many accomplishments and touched the lives of those she met.
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FIREWORKS SHOW Monday, July 3 rd , 2023 Shine and Show Car Cruise Layne Marlow 806-470-9979 Starts at 6:00 Park at Amphitheater Registration - $10.00 Car cruise will be led by BPD and go through town – parking is held by the amphitheater for the duration of the fireworks show
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