Texas titled as most annoying state in SPY rankings
In a humorous column, Ink columnist Lynn Brisendine notes SPY magazine ranks Texas as the most annoying state, with DC seen as worst overall and New Jersey least annoying. The piece cites quotes, cultural jabs, and responses from Texas authorities defending their state amid broader state rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardner
Texas
SPY Magazine
Aoa
Alex Gregory
Peter Hyuck
District of Columbia
Lone Star Republic
Associated Press
Madison Square Garden
New York City
National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
National
Deaf Smith County Museum
Hereford
Hall of Fame
Fort Worth
Meat Loaf
Anna Nicole Smith
George
Babs Bush
George Bush
Barbara
Florida
Nevada
D.C
New Jersey
West Texas Children’s Assessment Center to start soon
Terry County Commissioners accepted the low bid of 1.2959 million from David Wood Construction of Lubbock to build the West Texas Children’s Assessment Center on Bynum Lane. Groundbreaking scheduled for April 29, project completion in 270 calendar days, facility funded by general revenue bonds and serving neglected and abused youths ages five to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Children’s Assessment Center
Terry County
David Wood Construction Company
Lubbock
Bynum Lane
Commissioners’ Court
David Wood
David Messersmith
MWM/ Klug
Messersmith
Commissioners
General Revenue
WTCAC
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Monterey Tennis Center
Wood
Greenstreet Construction
Brownfield
Southwest Micro Publishing Address Listing
The entry lists Southwest Micro Publishing located at 2627 E Yandel Dr in El Paso Texas 79903 as of December 30 1999. Firm appears as a business address reference with no additional context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Micro Publishing
E. Yandel
el Paso
Brownfield CISD Trustees Approve Local District Update 50
Brownfield CISD Board of Trustees approves Local District Update 50 reflecting TASB employment policies. Trustees canvass the May 4 election at a breakfast session May 7 from 7 to 8 am and authorize a restricted fund balance for asbestos abatement and building renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Cisd Board
Mitch Word
Brownfield Cisd Board of
Clara Garza
John
Dosher
Texas Association of School Boards
News earns ninth consecutive School Bell award
The Brownfield News received its ninth straight School Bell honor from the Texas State Teachers Association for Outstanding Continuous Coverage in 1995. Publisher Lynn Brisendine accepted the award in El Paso as part of the TSTA convention, with 40 awards given across 11 categories after judging 300 entries.
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Brownfield News
Texas State Teachers Association
Lynn Brisendine
TSTA
el Paso
Arcelia Elizardo
Julie Combes
Brisendine
Texas
Name In The News A Good Neighbor
Alan Bayer II acts as a county watchdog in Terry County. He checks invoices for proper county signatories and correct billing, working with county officials. He calls service to watch for misdirected bills and uses fishing and gardening as hobbies when time allows, citing his father as a role model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Terry
Terry County
Lynsee
Pecos
N.M
County Commissioners OK bids for center and vehicles
April 24 1996 Terry County Commissioners met all day approving the low bid for the West Texas Children's Assessment Center on Bynum Lane. They heard Love Hays and Reeger audit give a clean opinion and accepted low bids for a 1995 Ford F150 and a 1977 White Freightliner plus janitorial bids for Kendrick Memorial Library and South Plains Health Department Building totaling 12257.40 for one year with monthly amounts of 538.85 and 482.60 respectively. They also pledged pro rata matching funds for See Commissioners Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Bayer
Terry County
Bayer
Brownfield Noon Lions Club
Meadow First Baptist Church
Meadow Little Dribbler
West Texas Children's Assessment Center
Meadow School Board
Brownfield News
Meadow
Brownfield
Meadow High School
Texas Tech
Shirla
Matthew
South Plains College
Lynsee
Travis
Doug Ryburn
West Texas
Precinct Four
John Franks
Carlton Alexander
Lines
Kendrick Memorial
South Plains Health Department
Lois VanStory
Town hall meeting on beautification program planned
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce and Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation sponsor a 7:00 p.m. town meeting on April 30 to discuss a beautification program modeled after Main Street efforts. Primary speaker Cindy Gasaway, Plainview Main Street coordinator, will outline plans. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
U.S
Cindy Gasaway
Plainview
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By Lynn Brisendine
Carol Hickson
Brownfield Intermediate School
Chuck Taylor
Taylor
Bessie Woodruff
Phyllis Taylor
Francy Rains
Carly Rains
Charlie Taylor
Beau Rains
Ronnie Rains
Reva Lovelace
Jan Hudson
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