Pioneer Heritage Days Brings History to Brownfield Students
Brownfield Middle School seventh graders joined the 11th annual Pioneer Heritage Days at Spurge Carroll Ranch near Rich Lake. They explored life before modern tech with chuck wagon scenes branding calves pottery making jerky and black powder rifles, guided by former and current Texas History instructors and local community helpers.
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Brownfield
Spurge Carroll
Rich Lake
Meadow
BMS
Texas
Nancy Sparks
Tom Pettigrew
Perry outlines school tax reform plan in Texas
Governor Rick Perry unveiled the Educational Excellence and Equity Plan to cut residential and business property taxes by 6 billion while boosting state funding by 2.5 billion. It would reduce residential tax rates from 1.50 to 1.25 per 100 valuation and lower the cap to 1.40, replacing the Robin Hood system with more state aid for schools. Brownfield ISD currently levies 1.50 per 100 for both property classes.
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Texas
Rick Perry
Perry
Brownfield Independent
Brownfield Rain Adds 0.47 Inches to April Total
The City of Brownfield received another 0.47 inches of rainfall since 7 am Tuesday, boosting April to 2.47 inches and the yearly total to 7.59 inches. This is 260 percent above the normal 2.9 inches for January through April.
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Brownfield
County Commissioners to consider Warren resignation
Terry County Commissioners meet in regular session at 10 a.m. on Monday April 12 with monthly reports from Sheriff Justice of the Peace District Clerk Extension Agent County Clerk and Constable. They will review the Terry County Historical Commission annual report solicit bids for janitorial services Kendrick Memorial Library South Plains Health Department Building and Terry County Airport Terminal Building. A letter of resignation from Extension Agent Jerry Warren is on the agenda along with Amy Erwin’s quarterly report. Brian Davis appointment to Kendrick Memorial Library Board and a status report on new software for multiple offices. Lyntegar Electric requests permission to trench an underground line four miles southeast of Wellman on County Road 670 in Section 66 Block DD John Gibson Survey.
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Terry County
Terry County Historical Commission
Kendrick Memorial
South Plains Health Department
Terry County Airport
Jerry Warren
Amy Erwin
Brian Davis
Teresa
Kendrick Memorial Library Board
Justice of the Peace
Lyntegar Electric Company
Wellman
John Gibson
BISD Board to interview candidates for top job
Brownfield ISD trustees will hold a called session at 7 30 p m Monday to interview superintendent candidates. Internal applicants had a 5 p m Monday deadline. the seven day window was opened last week. Dr Charles Harrison will resign June 30 to take a position at Ruidoso Public Schools. The agenda notes possible closed session after interviews.
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Brownfield Isd Board of Trustees
BISD
Board of Trustees
Charles Harrison
Ruidoso Public Schools
Council to cancel May Election in Brownfield
Brownfield City Council will meet at 7:30 pm on Thursday April 15 in regular session with an executive closed portion to discuss personnel matters and benefits for the Electric Superintendent. The agenda includes an ordinance declaring May 15 election candidates unopposed and elected, canceling the election. It also covers building code amendments for contractor registration and a water main extension request.
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Brownfield
It Is Them or Us On 9 11 Commission Testimony
Lynn Brisendine reflects on Condoleezza Rice testimony before the 9 11 Commission and the political theater surrounding the hearings. The piece contrasts defenders and critics of the administration, urging unity behind troops and a hard line in Iraq and Afghanistan, with cautions about vengeance and civilizational clash.
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Lynn Brisendine
Condoleezza Rice
Dr. Rice
Iraq
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Washington, D.C
United States Service
Paradise
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Trenton Rolan
First United Methodist Church
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Warren
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