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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1996
Page
1
A small business listing notes Southwest Micro Pub located at 2627 E Yandell Street in El Paso Texas 79903. The entry identifies the venue as a local micro pub serving patrons in the area.
County Agricultural Extension Agent Kerry Siders said the timely showers relieved water stress causing cotton wilting and will benefit dryland farmers. He noted sparse rainfall of about two tenths of an inch, with cotton bolls filling and developing lint and improvements for peanuts and milo as well.
United States Senator Phil Gramm visited Brownfield on a West Texas campaign stop to promote a new plan to withhold government assistance from convicted drug felons. He spoke at City Hall with local officials including police and the sheriff, noting the bill's potential to curb welfare costs as the presidential race unfolds.
Brownfield welcomes Sheryl Swoopes-Jackson, Olympic gold medalist with the U S women's basketball team, for a Wednesday 4 to 6 p m reception at Brownfield High School Commons hosted by the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. The program notes her state title with Brownfield 3A team in 1988, time at South Plains College, Texas Tech leadership to an NCAA title, and jersey retirements. Former coaches Dickie Faught and Lyndon Hardin are expected to attend and share remarks. Refreshments will be served.
In a three hour session the Brownfield City Council left the ad valorem tax rate at .5294 per $100, below the effective rate by .97. City Manager Dick Fletcher noted the lower tax base reduces revenue. a 94 percent collection would align with the effective rate, while 91 percent would cut about $8,000. The council approved remaining at the same rate 5-1, Edwards voting no, Stice absent. The audit by Love Hays Reeger showed total assets at $22,282,321 and liabilities at $5,583,000 with a fund balance over $16 million as of March 31, 1996.
The Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation board will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. in City Hall to discuss 1995 prison highlights with City Manager Dick Fletcher, options for future industrial locations, August sales tax income, and current activities. The meeting is open to the public. Contact BIDCorp President Jackie Cargill at 637-4547 for more information.
About 2 300 Brownfield students return to classes on Tuesday morning as enrollment estimates for the new year hover near 2 300, down from 2 380 last year. Thirty three new teachers started orientation Friday and some 200 district staff will finish pre class work before doors open.
Terry County Commissioners Court meets Monday at 10 a.m. to review the 1996 tax rate approve travel expenses for Veterans Service Officer Maurice Martin to the Statewide Conference in San Antonio and for Gena Neill to Micro Age Classes in Lubbock. The panel will also consider placing a gazebo on the courthouse lawn after a local resident request. Contact County Clerk Ann Willis at 637-8551 for information.
The Terry County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. in the Brownfield Regional Medical Center board room to review the preliminary budget for the 1996-97 year. They will consider extending the Terry County Emergency Services lease and hear from Lawrence Wilson on delinquent property taxes. Public welcome. Call BRMC Administrator Mike Click at 637-3551 for details.
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