26 Apr 1992
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1992
Page
1
Three Brownfield men and one Smyer resident were arrested Thursday morning and charged with possession of marijuana. The arrests occurred in two vehicles about one mile north of Semi.
A Texas paper notes Terry County Kendrick Memorial Library doubles overdue fines to ten cents a day with a higher maximum, offers amnesty for late returns, and warns of possible legal action for continued noncompliance as about 217 books are missing. Classifieds discuss help wanted phrasing while drug task force arrests in Gaines County yield 90 pounds of marijuana and four men held on bond.
Early voting has gone well for the May 2 city election. As of Friday more than 115 registered voters had voted early at City Hall 201 W Broadway, 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday through Tuesday April 28. Regular voting is May 2 7 am to 7 pm at City Hall. Mayoral candidates are Floyd Camp Graham Swain and Sam Terry. District races include Districts 1 2 and 3 with Lionel Gonzales unopposed in District 1 Richard E Perry and Daniel Elizardo in District 2 and Ray Cargill Ernest Panda and Bill Harris in District 3.
Kelli Whitten assumes duties as program director at the Brownfield Regional Court Residential Treatment Center bringing practical clinical experience from Plainview and a Texas Tech degree. She aims to make the program stricter, with selective admissions and tougher internal rules, focusing on treating the whole person and improving life skills. Early voting notes and local trustee updates are also mentioned, with potential implications for Brownfield CISD elections.
A Lubbock federal suit alleges that March primary elections in Terry and Hale counties were invalid for lacking pre clearance of new redistricting plans by the U S Justice Department. Plaintiffs Emily Perez and Rafel Lopez Jr claim minority groups could not elect officials if plans were unfair.
Brownfield Meals on Wheels discussed finances at JB's Steak House. Outgoing treasurer Wilburn Ply noted a 4800 transfer from bank savings last year to keep operations going, reducing savings to about 3200. President Bob Cheek urged more donations to cover this year's expenses.
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