BISD Board Appoints Morin Amid Graduation Policy Debate
The BISD board appoints Morin and outlines AEP graduation requirements. The district bans paging devices and cell phones on school property during instructional time unless kept in a car, with confiscation and 30 day parent notice. It allows devices off campus during school events. Awbrey cites improper computer use and penalties. The board also hires Susan Youngblood and Ginger Stuart, considers pay raises, and approves seven used vehicle sales at 5,534.
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Awbrey
Susan Youngblood
Biology
IPC
Ginger Stuart
Diagnostician
Harrison
Nominations Sought for Terry County Outstanding Farmers
Nominations are being taken for the 2000 Terry County Outstanding Conservation Farm Family and Outstanding Young Farmer Awards to be presented during the Sept 21 Farm Tour. Deadline to submit to the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office at 201 E Hill is Aug 18.
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Terry County
Natural Resources Conservation Service
E. Hill
Local 4-H member participates in Texas Congress event
Shane Melcher of the Terry County Senior 4-H Club attended the 2000 Texas 4-H Congress at the State Capitol where he served as a state 4-H officer. He described the mock Congress, bill drafting, committee meetings, and the path to enacting 4-H laws through House, Senate, and Governor approval.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield News
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas
Shane Melcher
Terry County
Melcher
Congress
House
Senate
Brownfield
Shane
Doug
Vicki Melcher
BHS
Brownfield High School
FFA
Terry County 4-H leader Melcher reflects on 4 H Congress
Melcher of Terry County says the 4 H Congress drew 350 to 400 attendees and emphasized fellowship over cliques. He notes meeting people across Texas from Raymondville to Comanche and Ochiltree County, and plans to retire from congress duties after this year.
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Melcher
Terry County
Texas
Raymondville
Comanche
Ochiltree County
Panhandle
If You Ask Me If You Could Go Back and
A reflective column explores regret and second chances, considering what could change if choices were revisited. The piece weighs memory, life lessons, and the limits of rewriting the past.
Friendship FCE Club Holds Annual Luncheon At Park House
The Friendship FCE Club met at Terry County Park Party House for its annual luncheon. No business was conducted. Next meeting is slated for Sept 5. Members present included Suzie Daugherity Margaret Williams Betty Moore Bonita Medley Lillian Winston Jean Stiff Ruby Casebeer Martha Pettigrew Jeanne Shrimpton Norma Jean Richins Pauline Adams Jane Blay and Tennie Brinson.
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Friendship Fce Club
Terry County Park
Suzie Daugherity
Margaret Williams
Betty Moore
Bonita Medley
Lillian Winston
Jean Stiff
Ruby Casebeer
Martha Pettigrew
Jeanne Shrimpton
Norma Jean Richins
Pauline Adams
Jane Blay
Tennie Brinson
Kid Patrol aims to shield Brownfield youth with city decal vehicles
City officials edge toward a Kid Patrol program placing decals on all Brownfield city vehicles. The plan, promoted by Butch Wagner and city staff, would let youngsters flag down a vehicle for help and summon police if needed.
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Brownfield
Butch Wagner
Rice
Wagner
WPS Tractor Raffle Sponsors Event in Lubbock Coliseum
Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock covering 12 counties hosts a raffle at 7 p.m. on August 19 at the Lubbock Coliseum offering a 150 horsepower John Deere 7810 tractor valued at 96000 dollars for a 100 dollar ticket. The price includes two admissions to a barbecue dinner, silent auction, entertainment by Jeff McCreight and others, and a cash bar. proceeds aid victims of domestic violence in the region.
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Women’s Protective Services of
Lubbock
Terry County
Jeff McCreight
Lesley Sawyer
Miz Ayn
Women’s Protective Services
John Deere
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East Hill Street
BISD
Morin
Joe Morin
Marta Decker
Clara Garza
Charles Harrison
Garza
Stone Melcher
Vic Goldston
Taylor
Michael Madrigal
Janie Benton
Linda Benton
California
Romolo Madrigal
Friendship Club
Ozark Gold
Jonathan
Jonagold
Melrose
Red
Braeburn
Fuji
Granny Smith
Pink Lady
Idalou
KID Patrol
WPS
North
Texas Cellular
Cellularone
Gail Curtis
Lubbock Road
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