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William “Bill” Russell — June 5, 1941 — March 11, 2023

Memorial service for William "Bill" McKinley Russell will be at 10:00 am Friday, March 17, 2023 at Second Baptist Church in Levelland with Rev. Mike Holster officiating. William "Bill" McKinley Russell was born June 5, 1941 to Mary Beth and Cub Russell in Seymour, Texas. He attended school in Paint Creek, Texas. In 1958-ish, he [...]

By |2023-03-15T15:00:07-05:00March 15th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on William “Bill” Russell — June 5, 1941 — March 11, 2023

Richard Gentry

Richard Wesley Gentry, age 88, left this world peacefully on February 20, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at the Branon Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. with Johnny Hall and Pastor Jim Medley officiating. Entombment will follow at Dawson County Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, [...]

By |2023-02-21T15:44:40-06:00February 21st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Richard Gentry

Cotton Day at the Capitol – 2023

Each legislative session (regular session takes place on odd numbered years); farmers, cotton ginners, industry representatives and trade associations from across the state sponsor and coordinate the day’s activities, which promotes cotton and raises awareness of the importance of the commodity to the state.  Cotton Day at the Capitol will be held in Austin on [...]

By |2023-02-20T10:01:19-06:00February 20th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cotton Day at the Capitol – 2023

Wesley Lefevre Love Fund

TCGA has learned that Wesley Lefevre, who manages Erickdahl Co-op Gin in Avoca, Texas had his house burn down earlier in the week.   Wesley, his wife and their two young children lived in the house.  Those in the local community have partnered with First State Bank in Stamford to help the family during this very [...]

By |2023-02-09T15:36:52-06:00February 9th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Wesley Lefevre Love Fund

David Swinford

Representative David Swinford passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 81.  He represented districts 87/88 from 1990- 2010. Representative Swinford was an outstanding voice for agriculture and a good friend to the cotton industry.  He lived in Dumas, Texas when he served in the Texas House of Representatives.  TCGA employees had the [...]

By |2023-01-04T15:42:32-06:00January 4th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on David Swinford

Are you Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act?

With the poor crop, most of us are looking for any way to offset costs of operation.  If you have not already done so, you may want to visit with your accountant to see if there are funds available to your operation from the Employee Retention Credit.  One of our members recently reported that they [...]

By |2022-12-27T10:23:50-06:00December 27th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are you Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act?

New Adverse Effect Wage Rates Announced for 2023

The US Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the new Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for 2023.  Employers of H-2A workers must implement these new rates on January 1.  For Texas, the new AEWR is $14.87/hour, up from 2022's AEWR of $13.88/hour. DOL’s H–2A regulations provide that employers must pay their H–2A workers and workers [...]

By |2022-12-16T11:52:52-06:00December 16th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Adverse Effect Wage Rates Announced for 2023

South Plains College – Potential CDL Driving School – Survey

As you know, it has become increasingly difficult to find drivers with a CDL license.  TCGA has been working with South Plains College in Levelland to offer a class for individuals who seek to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL).  Jay Warnick, Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at South Plains College is preparing [...]

By |2022-12-05T17:18:35-06:00December 5th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on South Plains College – Potential CDL Driving School – Survey

Kenneth Hood

Kenneth Brown Hood, 81, a Farmer, Ginner and Owner & Operator of Hood Equipment, died December 1, 2022 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Visitation is Monday December 5, 2022, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Duncan Baptist Church in Duncan, MS.  Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Monday at Duncan Baptist Church in Duncan, MS [...]

By |2022-12-03T10:15:25-06:00December 3rd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Kenneth Hood
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