Brownfield High School labeled academically unacceptable
Brownfield High School and four of seven local campuses faced TEA ratings as academic concerns with Brownfield High School posted 54 percent passing in math from 308 students. Officials cited tougher standards and ongoing efforts include a new principal, revised curriculum, daily interventions, and new math and STEM initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Brisendine
Brownfield High School
Texas Education Agency
BHS
Terry County
Brownfield Middle School
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
Meadow Isd
Wellman/Union
Jerry Jones
Jones
TEA
Brownfield Council hears concerns on neglected neighborhood
Brownfield City Council heard residents concerns about a western neighborhood's deteriorating condition during Thursday session. James Alvarado criticized neglect an abundance of abandoned homes and dust from a local gin, urging action while praising Keitha Tankersly's cleanup efforts. No action was taken. The council approved two land sales to restore tax rolls and heard a thanks from Mary Collier for two planned summer camps at the Alamo Event Center, one a health and safety focused program with 76 enrollees.
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Brownfield
James Alvarado
Far West
Alvarado
New Orleans
Keitha
S. 5Th St
South Street
Terry County
Mary Collier
Collier
Alamo
Infrastructure faith and bridge failures echoed in mid century shifts
The article reflects on public trust in bridge design and construction, cites major failures from earthquakes and accidents, notes the Minnesota Mississippi bridge collapse and aging mid century infrastructure, and recalls Eisenhower era Interstate Highway growth as security and transport priority.
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Lynn Brisendine
Bay Area
California
South Padre Island
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Eisenhower
Contaminated Castleberry foods prompt botulism recall
FDA expands alert to Castleberry hot dog chili sauces after botulism tests at the Castleberry plant in August, Ga. recalls cover Austex and Castleberry products across retailers. Two Abernathy students hospitalised, one on a ventilator, as CDC and USDA warn public not to eat affected meat containing Castleberry brands.
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Cassie Graham
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bunker Hill
Castleberry
Abernathy
U.S
South Plains
Indiana
CDC
California
New Mexico
Covenant Hospital
Abernathy Isd
Fsis
Usda.gov
The
Food & Drug Administration
Eddie Owens
Lubbock
United Supermarkets
Brownfield
Owens
Brownfield rainfall totals show year to date above normal
West Texas Mesonet figures via South Plains Underground Water Conservation District show Brownfield reached 17.69 inches through Aug 2, 2007, still ahead of normal year to date. July brought only .87 inches with two weeks July 14 28 rainless while local gins reported scattered showers and sprinkles nearby.
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West Texas
South Plains Underground Water Conservation District
Brownfield
Terry County
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