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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2003
Page
4
Burran notes a slight rise in the county tax base driven by irrigated land values while dryland crops fall as water tables drop and wells run dry. He explains uneven shifts, uncertaifiable mineral values totaling about 5.3 million, and a 96 million productivity loss versus market value, with some government entities showing declines.
A compilation of proposed constitutional amendments covering veterans housing funds use, mineral tax redemption periods, tax exemptions for religious properties and travel trailers, district conservation, refinancing home loans, six member juries, election by acclamation, permanent school fund income use, winery laws, medical liability limits, ad valorem tax relief for disabled elderly, short term state notes, local retirement benefits, home equity lines, school tax caps for disabled homesteads, political subdivision office succession, rural fire districts, defense related loan bonds, faculty compensation on water districts, and temporary replacement officers for officials entering active duty.
Terry County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation into a possible forgery after a local business owner reported a lost paycheck later cashed by another person. During July, deputies handled a fertilizer spill near Brownfield, a BB gun incident in Skains Acres, club trouble at Goodtimes, a one vehicle rollover south of the Brownfield Country Club, and a burglary in the 500 block of Tahoka Road. The docket also included numerous livestock, driver, and wildlife calls plus a snake removal request and a skunk help call.
A half day alfalfa production workshop is set for Tuesday August 12 in Lamesa. Registration at 8:00 a.m. at Dawson County Community Building, South 8th and Houston. Program 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lunch provided. Topics cover variety selection fertility irrigation weed control and entomology with field visit and industry observations. Pre-registration requested contact John Farris 806-872-3444.
The Terry County Grand Jury handed down indictments on 11 individuals for charges including evading arrest with a vehicle retaliation driving while intoxicated forgery aggravated assault theft and arson. Several bonds are listed with ages from 17 to 43. three names withheld, two arson and one theft over 20 000 under 100 000 and one no bill for lack of evidence.
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company donated $150 to the Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department in thanks for their work extinguishing a fire on J.W. Riley property. Funds support the loss prevention program as the agency notes ongoing rural fire support and fire prevention benefits.
Waters outlined plans to add exterior lights a walking trail and baseball facilities with the goal of turning the building into a youth center. He seeks donated computers and weekly volunteer commitments to keep the center open five to six days a week and hopes for heating cooling improvements and rental use for events including family reunions and weddings. The site may host the Terry County Fair if enough volunteers sign up to support the event.
Brownfield High School students, both boys and girls, interested in running cross country this year must meet Coach Matthew Neighbors at 8 a.m. on Monday August 4 at the Terry County Swimming Pool.
A jackpot lamb show is scheduled for Saturday August 9 at the Terry County Barn. For more information contact the Terry County Extension Office at 637-4060.
Tony Knight a 41 year old parole violator died after being escorted to medical, pronounced dead at 12 33 am by Terry County Justice of the Peace. Preliminary cause cardiac arrest. TDCJ notes no signs of foul play but investigation continues.
Cass Erwin Hagan 43 of Meade Kansas died July 30 in Dodge City Kansas. Born September 18 1959 in Seagraves he was a Seagraves High School 1979 graduate and worked 15 years for the Western Company and three years for National Beef Packing in Dodge City. He is survived by his parents a brother a sister grandmother two sons and four grandsons. Services are 2 p.m. Aug 5 at West Tate Church of Christ, burial in Seagraves Cemetery, Brownfield Funeral Home directing.
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