Back to School Feelings From Returning Students
The NEWS surveys returning students about summer end and the new year. Melissa Hales, 19, a legal secretary major at South Plains College, says she is ready to return and aims to engage more this year. She enjoyed time off but plans to focus on studies and see friends again. Jeffrey Fabila is introduced as the son of Mr and Mrs Domingo Contre.
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Melissa Hales
South Plains College
Melissa
Jeffrey Fabila, Is
the Son
Mrs
Domingo Contre
Fabila
Krista Pendergrass
Keith Pendergrass
Krista
David Contreras
Domingo Contreas
Brownfield Middle School
Contreras
O.k
Roxi Phelan
Brownfield High
James Phelan
Pendergrass
Roxi
Chris Castro
Nabor Castro
Castro
Texas Rangers origin debated by locals and historians
The article traces claims on where the Rangers began, citing San Felipe de Austin in 1835 and Columbus, Texas, in 1823, with ongoing disputes over birthplace. It notes the Rangers’ wartime disruption, revival in 1874, and reformation in 1935 under the Department of Public Safety. It also touches on local civic notes about hospital district plans and public amenities in Brownfield and Amarillo.
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Daniel Parker
San Felipe de Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Austin
San Felipe
Columbus
Colorado County
Texas Historical Commission
BRMC
McMillan
Miriam A. Ferguson
Department of Public Safety
James V. Allred
Reflections on freedom clash with fresh school year hopes
A long excerpt contrasts classical American ideals with personal summer reflections, then follows several Brownfield area students Krista Pendergrass Roxi Phelan David Contreras and Chris Castro as they anticipate returning to school. Each student expresses readiness to study harder join activities and balance sports with academics.
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