Children lack calcium says milk musts for kids
Debra McDonald urges letting children drink from the milk carton to curb soda use. New Mexico State University experts report 4 to 8 year olds fall short of 800 mg daily as soda and juice access rises. Boys average 868 cans yearly, girls 651. two to three cans daily. Experts propose flavored milk or small chocolate syrup additions while noting similar calcium and nutrient value to plain milk and recommending yogurt cheese and other dairy products.
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Debra McDonald
New Mexico State University
Judge Moore sentences eight in 121st District Court
In 121st District Court this week Judge Moore handed down sentences to eight defendants. Delfina Rodriguez received seven years deferred adjudication plus a $500 fine for unauthorized use of food stamps. Georgia Ann Mackey drew a 10 year sentence and 10 years probation for stamped charges. Pedro Rene Cortez got one year state jail for possession of a controlled substance. Tommy Lee Flournoy Jr received three years in the TDCJ and three years community supervision for injury to a child. Labon Bean Jr was sentenced to five years in the TDCJ and five years community supervision for injury to a child. Julian Simventez was given a sentence for retaliation and 10 years community supervision. Johnny Joe Cuevas was sentenced to 23 months state jail after a probation revocation motion. Raymond Perez received 22 months state jail for criminal mischief.
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Kelly Moore
Delfina Rodriguez
Georgia Ann Mackey
Texas
Department of Criminal Justice
Pedro Rene Cortez
Tommy Lee Flournoy, Jr
TDCJ
Labon Bean, Jr
Julian Simventez
Johnny Joe Cuevas
Raymond Perez
Brownfield Sees 1.78 Inches in July Totals
Weather figures show Brownfield received 1.78 inches of rainfall in July, with a heavy downpour of 1.63 inches on July 23 24. The month ran below the 2.4 inch normal while year to date through July 2000 stood at 11.71 inches, above the 11 inch norm. July records include five days at 100 degrees and a 104 degree high on July 17, with lows of 62 on four dates.
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Brownfield
Area Events and Church Revival Notices in Brownfield
Area events include BHS Booster meet at 7 p.m. Aug 10 in the field house and Cub Kick Off discussion with renovations preview. First Assembly of God at 1302 Tahoka Rd hosts revival Aug 6–9 with evangelist Mike Foster and service times at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call 637-4367 for details. Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers 55 and older at noon, call 637-8398. Brownfield MHMA hosts Monday Family Education and Support Group at 6 p.m. at 502 W Broadway. Home Delivery Program available for 60-plus homebound from Brownfield Senior Citizens at 500 W Bridges. call 637-6933. A.A. meets Mon Wed Fri at 8 p.m. at 901 W Webb. Spanish meetings Tue at 8 p.m. Call 637-0055 or 637-3563.
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Cub
First Assembly of God Church
Tahoka Road
Mike Foster
Colorado City
Brownfield Senior Citizens, Inc
W. Bridges
Call
Brownfield A.A
W. Webb
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