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The Terry County Commissioners met in regular session September 22 and finalized the budget process. After approving the minuets from the previous meeting and paying the county bills, the court conducted a public hearing on the 2026 Terry County Budget. There was no public comment but Commissioner Martin Lefevere reminded the court about the lengthy process of approving the budget. Lefevere also mentioned with oil prices dropping and land rates as well, the budget process is becoming more and more difficult. The budget was adopted and approved.
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Terry County Cotton Growers hosted a coffee and donuts gathering on September 29 at the Terry County Livestock Show Barn, drawing together local producers along with insurance agents, cotton gin owners, and other agriculture professionals for an update from Plains Cotton Growers CEO Kody Bessent. About 20 people attended as Bessent discussed market prices, the passage of House Bill 43, and how it represents the largest investment in Texas agriculture in four decades. He outlined how the bill will affect producers through reduced interest rates, the removal of age restrictions, and higher loan caps, with agricultural grant applications set to open in January 2026.
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Read moreMeadow’s Kyle Woodard finished ninth to lead the Broncos to a Top 10 finish at the Oil Patch Invitational cross country meet on Saturday at Sundown High School.
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Six Spirit of the Plains members traveled to Lubbock Christian University on Sept. 17 to audition for the 2025-26 Association of Texas Small School Bands All-Region Jazz groups.
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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Kendrick Kevon Taylor – a known Crips gang member who was out on parole – to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List after the fatal shooting of an 18-yearold male in Lubbock last month. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
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The Southwest Council of Agribusiness (SWCA) Barnstorming Tour will make a stop in Seminole Texas to present the latest updates on agricultural policy. The update presentation will be held on Monday September 29, 2025, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the Seminole Community Center located at 801 North Main Street in Seminole Texas. Some of the key development discussions will include: Is More Needed Financial Help Coming?
Read moreIn November, Texas voters will consider 17 constitutional amendments including billions of dollars in property tax cuts for homeowners and businesses. Earlier this year, a majority of the state Legislature passed the joint resolutions calling for the constitutional amendment elections, along with the state’s budget for the next two years, which has $51 billion in property tax cuts that have already caused budget issues for Terry County, the cities in the county and the school districts. Texas lawmakers have used multibillion-dollar budget surpluses, the result of inflation and temporary federal stimulus dollars during the pandemic, to pay for tax cuts in recent years. Proponents of tax cuts and bans have said they will maintain Texas as a competitive, business-friendly state and contribute to economic growth.
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