Commissioners weigh amending Terry County investment policy
Terry County Commissioners Court debated expanding policy to allow investments longer than one year to seek higher returns. County Auditor Alan Bayer said the change would not force longer loans, only permit longer options if better rates arise.
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Terry County Commissioners Court
Terry County
Alan Bayer
Ramon Gallegos
Bayer
Alan
Don Robertson
Earl Brown, Jr
Jail Standards Commission
Commissioner's Court
Doug Ryburn
Meadow spring election highlights and candidates
Early voting runs through April 30 with 158 votes cast in the school bond election 26 in Meadow School Board race 9 in Meadow City election as of April 23. Bond plans include new construction a gymnasium renovations to Oak Grove Colonial Heights reroofing Brownfield schools. Meadow candidates for School Board at large Jeff Melton Kelly Keesee Dennis Melcher. unexpired term Ricky Streety Brenda Melcher Crystal Brooks Carlisle. Meadow City Council mayoral candidates M Lisa Nieman Eloisa Cuellar. two at large seats feature two candidates.
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Meadow School Board
Meadow City
Oak Grove
Colonial Heights
Brownfield High School
Brownfield Middle School
Jeff Melton
Kelly Keesee
Dennis Melcher
Meadow
Ricky Streety
Brenda Melcher
Crystal Brooks Carlisle
M'Lisa Nieman
Eloisa Cuellar
Far Side Calendar and Larson's unique humor
The author notes Gary Larson’s Far Side calendar, its quiet wit, and human and animal foibles. He recalls the last calendar year and Larson’s retirement vibe, describing a bomb shelter cartoon and the lasting impact of Larson’s daily comic strip in many papers.
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Gary Larson
Sylvia
Sue
Larson
Far Side humor fades as Hollywood murder, war fears loom
A reflective piece notes the end of a Far Side era and recalls a Hollywood murder case involving Robert Blake, plus Saddam’s threats and stock market jitters as war looms. It laments the loss of a comic calendar while warning of a turbulent mood in media and world events.
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Hollywood
O.J
Los Angeles
Robert Blake
Blake
Mesmer
Saddam
Israel
Sylvia
Name in the News Lucy Frei in Brownfield feature
Garry Peebles profiles Lucy Frei a busy local woman whose roles include wife mother and substitute teacher at Wellman Union She has taught all grades including Physical Education and even does cafeteria work while helping her custodian parents at the school Her wide range of activities reflects her saying If you want a job done give it to a busy person.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Lucy Frei
Chris
Cooper Natural Resources
Chelsea
Katelynn
Wellman Union
Union
Bond Issue Peanut Meeting Edit and Opinion
Local roundup features BISD bond issue coverage along with a peanut related meeting note and editorial page. TV guide and classified items populate pages while a Saturday issue highlights community items across pages 2 4 5 6 8 and 11 through 14.
Clean-up Campaign Ends Saturday in Brownfield Wide Event
The Second Annual Take Pride Brownfield Clean Up ends Saturday with 8 a.m. activities at Brownfield Middle School. Trash bags and shirts available at the school and City Hall, with four drop-off points nearby. A buy-back program offers $2 for large items from city limits, excluding building debris and auto parts, with participation steps.
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Take Pride
Brownfield Wide
Brownfield Middle School
Brownfield
Brownfield High School
Jake Geron
Buckley
5Th Streets
Cedar
Main Streets
South Plains
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