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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1997
Page
6
A reader describes an incident on July 12 1997 in which her husband and son were beaten and dragged from their yard by police. She alleges ongoing police harassment targeting minorities and poor whites, calls for political accountability, and urges community unity to protest police abuse, inviting readers to call a local number.
The Terry County extension urges using current tested research for canning. Altitude affects boiling water bath times and pressure canner gauges require adjustments while preserving safety. Entries for the Terry County Fair run October 24 with Ball or Kerr jars and a new soft spreads award.
The Texas Department of Agriculture issued a crisis exemption permitting Tilt fungicide use to control sorghum leaf blight in 45 counties including Lubbock. Application rates and timing are specified, with restrictions to certified applicators and a 21 day pre harvest limit. An EPA-specific exemption will be filed by August 12 to continue the crisis program.
Public records show contact information for President Bill Clinton housed at the White House Office on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC. The official line lists the number 202 456 1414 for inquiries and comments.
Governor Bush and Secretary Garza tour Texas urging a August 9 constitutional amendment vote. If passed, property taxes would fall about 140 dollars yearly and homestead exemption rise from 5000 to 15000, with potential 5 percent raises for about 60,000 teachers. TSTA to run five metro area phone banks to mobilize teachers.
A collage of notes recalls Governor Throckmorton’s 1867 removal by U.S. military during Reconstruction, Czech heritage in Texas, tattoo age law, record 120 degree summers in Seymour and Monahans, and Rockfest 97 crowd claims versus 1995 NBA victory parade turnout.
Caswell Kelly shares how family trips build memories and learning. He recalls driving to visits, exploring scenery, and a Grand Canyon helicopter ride that impressed his son Kyle. The piece urges planning adventures like trips to Lubbock or Texas Water Rampage to strengthen family bonds and everyday learning.
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