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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Lamar County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,300,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lamar County, Texas.

By Upper East Texas News | Jan 20, 2025

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Bill Douglass Receives Esteemed Patriot Award from Congressman Fallon

Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) bestowed Mr. William "Bill" Douglass with the Congressional Patriot Award, marking a significant recognition for the distinguished American. The award ceremony took place at the United States Capitol, where Mr. Douglass, accompanied by his family and close friends, received this esteemed accolade. Fellow Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) also participated in honoring Mr. Douglass for his remarkable life of accomplishment and dedication.A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Douglass pursued a path of excellence, graduating from Muhlenberg...

By Upper East Texas News | Apr 12, 2024

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Bowie County in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 8, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Bowie County received $7.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Cass County in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 7, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cass County received $104,643 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Camp County rise or fall in 2021?

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 6, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Camp County received $260,034 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Delta County

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Delta County received $1.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Franklin County in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Franklin County received $2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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136 Camp County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms in Camp County received $957,312 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Franklin County receive in 2021?

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms in Franklin County received $2,634,765 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Hopkins County in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hopkins County received $5.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Lamar County rise or fall in 2021?

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lamar County received $6.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Titus County farmers in 2021 reached $775,668

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms in Titus County received $775,668 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Marion County

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Marion County received $159,641 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Marion County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Upper East Texas News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms in Marion County received $100,481 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Morris County in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Morris County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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783 Bowie County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Bowie County received $2,907,764 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Red River County in 2021

By Upper East Texas News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Red River County received $5.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Morris County receive in 2021?

By Upper East Texas News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Morris County received $446,328 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. VanDeaver receives campaign donation from billionaire ‘family friendly drag show’ supporter

By Upper East Texas News | Feb 28, 2024

Rep. Gary VanDeaver received a $245,608.82 donation from HEB grocery tycoon Charles Butt’s Education PAC after voting against school choice.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Titus County rise or fall in 2021?

By Upper East Texas News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Titus County received $1.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.