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When the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District came into existence more than 27 year ago, long time employee Lindy Harris never thought she would be employed there for those 27 plus years. Now her familiar face will not be present when you walk in the SPUWCD building because Harris is moving on to a new chapter in her life.
Read moreThe Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) released their labor market numbers and Texas added 31,400 non-farm positions in July 2020 and saw a decrease in the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate which fell to 8.0%. This is the third consecutive month that the unemployment rate has decreased, and the lowest rate since March 2020 when the Texas economy was initially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the oil and gas industry downfall. Even though the U.S. as a whole added 1.8 million jobs, Texas is still below the national seasonally adjusted rate of 10.2%
Read moreAUSTIN — September marks the start of dove season for more than 300,000 Texas hunters per year. While 2020 surveys of dove populations were cancelled due to ongoing public health concerns, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) estimates promising hunting conditions ahead of the start of the season.
Read more“The wetland area was designed to collect rainwater that runs off of the parking area and other hard surfaces at the garden,” said Christie Taylor, AgriLife Extension program specialist, Houston. “Water is stored in the wetland for up to 72 hours, which helps reduce downstream flooding and also gives time for specialized wetland plants and soil to remove pollutants from the water.”
Read moreMonday: Ham, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, rolls and dessert
Read moreCity of Brownfield- Public Payment Assistance Program through coronavirus relief funds has been started. First come first serve basis, applications at City Hall.
Read moreWhether you are in an urban community or rural Texas, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our families, businesses, communities, and schools are far-reaching.
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