We are saddened to learn that Ken McKamey has passed away Kenneth “KG” McKamey, Jr. passed away peacefully with family in Portland, Texas on October 20th. Kenneth was born on November 23, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Hattie Bell and Kenneth McKamey, Sr. Kenneth earned a master’s degree in agricultural engineering from Cornell University [...]
EEOC RELEASES UPDATED ‘KNOW YOUR RIGHTS’ POSTER
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a new ‘Know Your Rights’ poster, which updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. Covered employers are required by federal law to prominently display the poster at their work sites. The EEOC’s web page for the poster provides information about where to post [...]
We are saddened to learn that Fred Jones has passed away
Ransom Canyon- Fred Jones, 89, of Ransom Canyon, passed from this life Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Fred, third of seven children, was born April 3, 1933 in Pottsville Arkansas to Carl and Rhea (Speer) Jones. The family moved to the Lubbock Area in 1940. Fred is survived by his wife, Sandra, 1 sister, Becky of [...]
Frank Thompson’s Passing
Frank Thompson passed away on June 20, 2022, just shy of his 93rd birthday, in Lubbock surrounded by his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Les and Jessie Thompson, his sons, Kerry Wayne Thompson and Billy Carroll Ragsdale, and his daughter-in-law Janett Thompson. He is survived by his loving and caring [...]
TCGA Member Has Big Win in Module Truck Case at Supreme Court
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Texas handed PPF Gin & Warehouse, LLC a big win by denying Delta County Appraisal District's petition for Review. In this case, the Court of Appeals had essentially ruled that module trucks cannot be included as taxable property in the Appraisal District's valuation. The basis of this ruling [...]
Ginners’ Labor Guide Updated
Since 1997, the TCGA, in conjunction with the National Cotton Ginners' Association and other Regional Associations, have maintained a publication called "A Ginner's Practical Guide to Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). This guide was originally developed in conjunction with the US Department [...]
Roy V. Baker, Jr. – 10/09/1938 – 03/16/2022
It is with deep regret that we inform you all that Roy Baker has passed away. Here is his obituary: The family of Roy Baker will celebrate his life of 83 years at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. His family will host a time of [...]
OSHA Hits Gins under Site Specific Targeting Program
At least one cotton gin in Texas has been inspected by OSHA this month under a Site-Specific Targeting inspection plan. For these types of inspections, the OSHA inspector is given a list of companies to inspect. They are specifically looking at the companies' OSHA 300 and 300A forms, and the DART rate for those companies. [...]
Registration for Gin School now Open!
Be sure to register early if you are wanting to attend gin school this year! Due to federal Covid restrictions placed on USDA employees, each of the schools will be limited to 50 students per level, and any local Covid restrictions will be followed. The schools will also be a little shorter this year, following [...]
