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County installs fireworks ban
TAHOKA – The Lynn County Commissioners Court met in regular session March 14, banning certain types of fireworks for San Jacinto Day.
Slaton Senior Citizens Center to begin Third Monday events
SLATON – Slaton seniors wanting a bit of time to meet with others, have coffee and visit with each other - other than just meals at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center, will have a new opportunity to do so.
Pool scheduled to open May 28
BROWNFIELD – Summer is almost here and as the weather gets warm the Brownfield Parks Department is hard at work on revamping the pool that has been closed for the past two years. Originally, it was closed for COVID, then the next year Texas had its massive statewide freeze that left the pool needing repairs.
Petition drive to get 2 alcohol options on ballot slows down
ANDREWS – With less than a month remaining in a petition effort to place two alcohol option elections on the November ballot, signature collecting has slowed down, according to the petitioner.
SCAD board receives update on Kinder Morgan lawsuit
SNYDER – The Scurry County Appraisal District (SCAD) ended the year with a surplus of more than $70,000, which Chief Appraiser Jackie Martin said would likely go toward litigation expenses.
Board expected to cancel election
The spring election and employee contracts are on the agenda for O’Donnell school board members during their regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school district’s board room at 400 Small Street.
Getting good cotton stand is critical during drought
As dry conditions continue to grip much of Texas’ Cotton Belt, there are factors producers can control that will improve the chances of establishing a good cotton stands, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Bill introduced to provide relief on fertilizer tariffs
A bill that would create emergency waivers for duties levied on fertilizers by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) was introduced in Congress last week.
LEDC sells land
Lamesa economic development officials agreed last Friday to sell 8.52 acres of land just east of town to a local oilfield company.