Two Local Little Dribblers Head to Nationals
Two Brownfield Little Dribblers teams the Major League and Minor League qualified for the National Tournament in Brownsboro to be held Wednesday through Saturday April 27. The Brownfield Minor League squad went 2-0 to take first while the Major League team finished 2-1 to earn runner up and a spot at nationals. Teams will depart Brownfield from First Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday. locals urged to attend and cheer. Team photos appear on page 7.
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Spirit of the Plains earns UIL sweepstakes for Brownfield band
Brownfield High School Spirit of the Plains band won its 10th consecutive sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight-reading in Plainview on the Wayland Baptist campus. The group performed Entry March of the Boyars Rhosymedre and Concern, then a sightread original piece. Other sweepstakes recipients were Denver City and Littlefield amid a field including Lamesa Lubbock Cooper Lubbock Roosevelt Muleshoe Seminole Shallowater Slaton. Judges praised dynamics tone and technique and lauded the bands staff and students.
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Brownfield BISD bond election report presented by Harrison
Brownfield School Superintendent Charles Harrison outlined the BISD bond proposal, the four election dates considered, and the 9 million figure with an estimated 18.73 cent per 100 valuation first year tax. He said state aid could reduce the rate to about nine cents in 2003 if the Existing Debt Allotment is recommissioned. Harrison noted the May 4 election window and the project’s scope tied to replacing a 70 year old building with new facilities. Roxanne Barr asked for city help and 1500 toward converting tennis courts to a sand volleyball court at Terry County Park.
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Postal price hikes and a numb world after 9 11
Lynn Brisendine reflects on rising USPS rates while recalling 9 11 era mail disruptions from anthrax letters. The piece links postal cost increases to broader fears and a yet fragile sense of safety in the post 9 11 world.
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Conspiracy Talk Frames War Debates and Post 9 11 Attitudes
A reader voices concern over postal funding and the media’s portrayal of the Islamic world after 9 11. He condemns conspiracy theories, urges truth and action, and reflects on flags, patriotism, and the need to fight terrorism with both force and facts.
Terry County Commissioners to Meet in Regular Session Monday
The Terry County Commission ers will assemble for a 10 a.m. meeting on Monday April 22 with reports from Extension agents historical commission reports quarterly treasurer audit and investment reviews. An amendment to the investment policy and an airport project discussion with TxDOT are on the agenda including a $425 purchase of an automatic dialer.
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Meadow spring elections under way with multiple races
Early voting for the spring elections runs through April 30 with ballots in Meadow for Meadow School Board bonds and city council races. Contested seats include three candidates for two Meadow School Board at large terms, two for mayor, two for council at large, plus Brownfield district bond related races for Place 4 and Place 5.
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