I have written about bullies in our culture, mostly related to the obvious problems associated with our youth who are bullied by their peers. There is a new kind of bullying that exists today called “cancel culture.”
The late Lindsey Faith Horton was not able to earn her bachelor of science degree or have a long career caring for others. But her legacy of nursing, along with her love of music, continues due to her family’s efforts to keep her memory alive.
Texas H.B. 2089 has been signed by Governor Greg Abbott and will be enacted beginning Sept. 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.
An increasing awareness and concern about the environment, changes in government policy, America’s re-entry into the Paris Agreement and a robust demand for carbon offsets all point toward an appetite for a different type of agricultural crop – carbon.
Due to the recent rainfall and possible changes in weed management options, one more Auxin Certification Training has been added for Friday, June 4, 2021.
A rider in the FY 2022- 23 state budget will allow Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to collaborate on an experimental use program evaluating the efficacy of warfarin as a feral hog control method.
Seven employees with the Lamesa Independent School District who are retiring after a combined total of 169 years of service in education have recently been recognized by the district.
STANTON – City of Stanton residents have been dealing with the construction of a new overpass on Interstate 20 West of town for a couple of years.
TAHOKA – Change is coming to Tahoka. According to city officials, there are plans for building a better future, and the city is solidly behind finding a new vision for growth and revitalization.
SNYDER – Two frequent critics of the Scurry County Commissioners’ Court failed to sway commissioners as to why local residents should not approve an abatement agreement with IP Lumina, LLC.
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Lamesa, TX 79331
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