March Permits Show Drop In Activity In Brownfield
The city issued 12 building permits in March totaling 181 550 down from February 314 333. Major permits include two new residences at 64 000 each. Notable filings include J C Smith 64 000 new residence 1711 E Hester and 1713 Carter along with storage and porch works for several residents.
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Brownfield
Delfina Morin
Pete Delao
E. Repoto
Plutarco Castro
Mobil Home
W. Jeter
Tusha
Police Report Two Injured In Brownfield Mishaps
Brownfield police logged two injury accidents from April 1 to 3 near Fir and Tohoka Road. Bruce King sustained injuries on a 1972 Honda motorcycle and Estafana Salas Martinez was injured when her 1967 Chevrolet collided with a 1976 Ford pickup. Also reported were four thefts including bolts and shingles. A handgun was stolen from a vehicle parked at a location in Brownfield.
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Brownfield
Fir
Tohoka Road
Bruce King
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Estafana Salas Martinez
Knox Stone Clinic
BPD
Minnis Erection Company
S. Lons
Dos Amigos Club
400 Club
Kump
E. Hill
Cheryl Drive
E. Cardwell
E. Lons
Brownfield Fire Department
E. Lake
Tahoka Road
KKUB
U.S
Lubbock
Brownfield council OKs 1981 82 budget and ambulance bid
Brownfield City Council approved the 1981 82 budget with a 12.3 percent revenue expenditu re increase and adopted an ordinance securing funds. A bid on a new ambulance for the Brownfield Ambulance Service was accepted. The water sewer and garbage rate hikes fund a new sewerage treatment plant and other services. City Manager Jake Geron noted the need to drill new wells due to lake Mere dith reductions. Councilman Steve Sandlin defended the rate increases as necessary, not profit driven.
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Brownfield
Brownfield Ambulance Service
Jake Geron
Geron
Lake Meredith
Steve Sandlin
General Fund
Miracle of America Lecture Series Set
The Miracle of American lecture series at Oak Grove school cafeteria runs Friday 7 pm to 10 pm and Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. Co sponsored by Terry County Freedom Forum and Terry County Farm Bureau. Freeman Institute presents the constitutional history from Anglo Saxons to the 1787 convention. Tuition 35 dollars per family includes text workbooks and seven cassette tapes. For more information contact Susan Lafevere or Harold Shiflett.
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Oak Grove
Terry County Freedom Forum
Terry County Farm Bureau
Freeman Institute
Susan Lafevere
Harold Shiflett
Movie Mythology and Luncheon News in Brownfield
The piece notes popularity of gun violence in films and TV, contrasts it with happy legends, and mentions plenty of shootouts. It then reports Brownfield Chamber of Commerce hosts a quarterly luncheon at Brownfield Country Club Tuesday noon with Hee Haw stars and entertainers, Dutch treat, meal $7.25, with Minnie Pearl negotiations ongoing.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield Country Club
Junior Samples
Chamber
Bobbye Slack
Minnie Pearl
Miss Piggly
Reward Offered for Mason Oil burglary information
Brownfield Crime Information Inc offers a 300 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons involved in the Mason Oil Company burglary at 1406 Lubbock Road. The crime occurred between Friday October 24 1980 and Monday October 27 1980. Stolen tires include six H R 70 15, six G R 70 15, and five L R 70 15 tires.
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Brownfield Crime Information, Inc
Mason Oil Company
Lubbock Road
Reward Offered for Theft of Grants Geophysical Pickup
A $300 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a Grants Geophysical Corporation pickup stolen from 1107 Stockton in Brownfield on March 11, 1981. The vehicle was recovered but 77 geophone strings and 7 cables remain missing. Authorities seek tips identifying involved individuals.
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Brownfield Crime Information, Inc
Grants Geophysical Corporation
Stockton
Brownfield
Reward Offered for Dos Amigos Club Burglary Leads
A $300 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those involved in the March 31 1981 burglary of the Dos Amigos Club at 208 North 6th Street. Entry was gained through the back door. cash was taken from two pool tables, a jukebox, and from the cigarette machine. A black laundry bag may have contained the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Crime Information, Inc
Dos Amigos Club
N. 6Th Street
Suspect Declared Competent in 1980 Slaying Case
Victor Cantu of Levelland, charged in the March 3, 1980 slaying of Pablo Martinez, has been returned to Terry County jail. Cantu had been at Rusk State Hospital since December 1980 after being deemed mentally competent to stand trial. Martinez was found shot in the face in Brownfield area. A trial date has not been set.
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Victor Cantu
Levelland
Pablo Martinez
Terry County
Cantu
Rusk State Hospital
Brownfield and Wellman Trustees Schedule Monday Meetings
Brownfield and Wellman school boards set Monday sessions to organize new boards after Saturday’s election. Brownfield meets at 7 a.m. for a breakfast in the Admin Building, Wellman at 7 p.m. in their Board Room. They will canvass votes, swear in newcomers, and reorganize.
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Brownfield
Wellman
Wellman Board
Education Service Center
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Jerrod Martin
Bridgette Fulford
Merchants
Brownfield Women’s Club
Country Club
Jerrod
Jimmy Martin
Bridgette
Loyd Fulford
American Legion Hall
Se Council Ok’s
Miracle of America
By Lynn Brisendine
West
Paper ‘N Ink
Crime Information Inc
Brownfield, Wellman Schools
Consid
Ered
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
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