USDA to provide $3 billion-plus to producers impacted by 2022 natural disasters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2023 - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022.
HEMPHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
Misdemeanor Arrests
Kelton Baggett, 21, Pampa; driving while intoxicated; 10/29/23; TXDPS Canadian
Felony Arrests
Lisa Janell Smith, 53, Canadian; warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; 10/25/23; TXDPS Canadian
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State Capital Highlights
Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay
Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first – vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported.
