County Government Week Highlights Texas Terry County
April 13 19 1997 marks National County Government Week with focus on county roles and functions. Terry County officials led by County Judge Doug Ryburn and commissioners Earl Brown Jr Bill Keesee Don Robertson and John Franks promote awareness of county government duties such as elections taxes health care roads records and local services while urging citizens to learn about county history and leadership.
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Texas
County Commissioners Court
Terry County
Commissioners Court
Doug Ryburn
Earl Brown, Jr
Bill Keesee
Don Robertson
John Franks
Brownfield
Property owners face liability limits for employees’ crimes
State lawmakers debate policy shifting liability for injuries to crimes by employees. Rep. Tom Uher promotes a plan holding owners liable only if approving the act or showing gross negligence in hiring. Critics warn nursing homes face loopholes, while opponents push broader protections for elderly and disabled residents.
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Austin
House Civil Practices Committee
Tom Uher
Dbay City
Uher
C.W. Matteck
Lake Jackson
Matteck
Pflugerville
Barbara Suraci
Austin American-Statesman
Bob Bullock
Senate
Texas
Bullock
City Police Chief Reports March Activity and Drug Dog Wins
Chief Avera presented the monthly activity report to the City Council and addressed letters accusing the department of discrimination. He said narcotics work remains a priority, noted 2,953 calls, 158 citations, 49 arrests, and 30 accidents in March, and highlighted Katie the drug dog's six felony arrests and marijuana seizures since last November.
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Brownfield
Bill Avera
Avera
Fletcher
Katie
Scott Isbell
Lessons on drinking and driving after a teen’s death
A mother shares grief over Brad, sixteen, killed by a drunk driver. She questions parenting choices, urges examination of alcohol’s role in homes, and asks what it will take for families to change behavior to protect children. The piece argues bad decisions cost lives and stresses responsible choices.
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Brad
Cindy
Relay For Life 97 Planning Meeting Set
An organizational meeting for the 1997 American Cancer Society Relay For Life will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. The event aims to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer with many participants having survived the disease. Contacts are David DeLeon or Allison Davidson at 637-7712. DeLeon also at 637-7357.
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American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
David DeLeon
DeLeon
Allison Davidson
District 7-A thanks Brownfield ISD for tennis meet
Lynn Maxwell of Dawson High School District 7-A thanks Brownfield ISD and Coach Jerry Reyes for generously letting the district host its April 7 8 tennis meet on Brownfield courts. He expresses appreciation for hospitality and wishes Brownfield teams success in their meet.
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Dawson
Loop
Wellman
Borden County
Southland
Klondike
Guthrie
Patton Springs
Jayton
Brownfield Isd
Jerry Reyes
Cub
Brownfield
Lynn Maxwell
Dawson HS
Weekly School Meal Menu Snapshot
Monday features chicken spaghetti with steamed broccoli garden salad dressing orange wedges bread sticks and milk. Friday offers cheese nachos with pinto beans picante diced lettuce and tomato blue bell cherry freeze corn bread and milk. Thursday includes spaghetti with meat sauce sweet peas W K corn fruit cobbler roll and milk. Pizza with tossed salad orange and milk appears in the lineup.
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W.K
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