BCISD crisis plan eyed after Columbine tragedy
Brownfield CISD outlines crisis management steps for post crisis response with counselors, visitor reporting, and door security. Superintendent Pinson notes limits to prevention while praising teacher vigilance and a tiered disciplinary system under Chapter 37 guiding disruptive students to alternatives.
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Uncertainties loom as farmers plan for 1999 planting
Garry Peebles reports area farmers prepare for spring amid drought worries. Lee Arrington of the Southwest Underground Water Conservation District notes about one third of irrigation systems are functioning. Forecasters expect drier conditions than 1998, though some moisture may come in days ahead. Peanut planting could start soon and a few Terry County growers may risk early cotton.
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April the Cruel Month Lays Bare Bloodshed and Weather
The columnist links April disasters from 1988 to 1995 with school shootings and attacks, notes sensitive events, and urges vigilance alongside farming updates. Quotes from Lewis Waters and Donald Gibbons discuss moisture, planting plans, and prevailing optimism for the coming year amid uncertain conditions.
BMS combats violence with strict discipline and ISS
Brownfield Middle School principal Jerry Jones credits steady discipline for cutting daily referrals from 85 in 1993 94 to 4 8 this year. He notes empty ISS rooms and a crackdown on intimidation while moving to remove gangs weapons and threats and warning students to stop bullying or face suspension.
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Brownfield Middle School to present sex education unit
Brownfield Middle School science classes start a one week unit on sex education titled Sex Can Wait for fifth and sixth graders beginning Monday May 3. Parents wishing to preview materials or opt out should contact the BMS office.
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Early voting tally for Brownfield area may 1 elections
About 392 residents had cast early ballots by Friday in Brownfield city and school races at Terry County Clerk Ann Willis's office in the Terry County Courthouse. Place Four and Place Five school board positions lead with 156 and 108 votes. Meadow school board 58. Wellman-Union 15. City of Wellman and Brownfield Regional Hospital District races have no contest.
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