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February, 2006 Archive

On South Plains, everyone’s in cotton business

Monday, February 27th, 2006

by D. Lance Lunsford, Avalanche-Journal
Precipitation or no precipitation, Slaton All-American Chevrolet-Chrysler General Manager Bobby Ray can tell when it’s cotton harvest time. Farmers come in by the truckload, though there might be differences in the size of their pocketbooks. (more…)

 

State, Tech take big leap in ag research

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

by Elliott Blackburn, Avalanche-Journal
Texas has big expectations for a scientist with a reputation to match. Gov. Rick Perry was on hand to hail a state grant to renowned cotton researcher Thea Wilkins as support for making Lubbock internationally competitive in agribusiness. (more…)

 

Tech receiving $1.9 million grant for agriculture research

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

By Elliott Blackburn, Avalanche-Journal
A new Texas Tech researcher will receive one of the first state grants of its kind this afternoon, according to a local economic development organization.
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Cowboy isn’t tested only in the arena

Monday, February 13th, 2006

Tim Griffin, San Antonio Express-News Staff Writer
The demands on rodeo performers are difficult enough considering their competition and travel schedules. But bareback rider Ryan Gray is pushing those requirements to new levels. He’s taking 16 hours at Texas Tech University this semester while keeping up a schedule that includes the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. (more…)