Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

County board to hire weed assistant

Never ending weeds here in Kimball County, Rick Wangler, County Weed Superintendent, addressed the board at the Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 18. Wangler stated he feels like he’s taking one step forward and two steps back trying to keep up with spraying as well as inspections this summer.

With all of the work Wangler continues to do throughout the county, he also takes care of some work within city limits. Wangler added that he is working his days off to try to compensate and attempting to get ahead.

The County Commissioners took all the work needing to be done and the little time...