Roberts County News

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Michael Wilkes will be headed to Roberts County on May 15 to start in his new position as the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources agent.

And how Lubbockites' water usage responds this summer to the rates that encourage conservation by lowering monthly base water meter fees by $7 for most Lubbock homes but increase volume rates by up to 50 percent will give city leaders direction as they consider adjusting rates for next year as part of the 2013-14 budget cycle.

Canadian River Municipal Water Authority staff members are working to keep area cities supplied, despite a lack of help from Lake Meredith.

Brandon Dukes will step into a new job in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on Monday, taking over responsibility for all administrative duties in an area that includes 22 Panhandle counties.