Foul play and word use in journalism editorial musings
In a reflective column, the writer muses on language and headlines, citing a newsreader error about “Two bullet riddled bodies” and exploring the phrase foul play. The piece discusses how words shape meaning, compares sports and crime contexts, and praises clear prose from editors like George Will.
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Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
George Will
Will
Clinton
Jay Leno
Territorial drug bust nets 13 arrests in Terry County
Early morning operation by Texas DPS Narcotics Task Force Permian Basin Drug Task Force and local agencies led to 13 arrests on charges including illegal sale of alcohol delivery of marijuana and possession and delivery of cocaine. Bonds range from 500 to 15,000 with Moreno still in custody Friday. others posted bonds.
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Terry County
Dwayne Pruitt
Texas Department of Public Safety
Permian Basin
Terry County Sheriff's Department
Brownfield
Department
Grace Mackey
Gabriel Garza
Willie Wilbourn
Dewitt Washington, Jr
Gilbert Ray Mason
Michael Cleveland
Elva Garcia Valdez
Juan Antonio Trevino
Conception Cortez Garcia
Frank David Dillard
Dry
Eliazar Guerra
Moreno
Investigation Continues In Stolen Van Crash At Yucca Lane
Brownfield police pursue leads in last Friday morning incident where a gray 1984 Ford van plowed through a wall into a vacant residence on Yucca Lane. Driver fled. van struck a parked pickup, then damaged yards and carport before crashing. Crime Line offers reward. call 637-7878 or police at 637-2511.
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Yucca Lane
Brownfield
Yucca
Brownfield Crime Line
Brownfield Police Department
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Kevin Willis
Kevin Willis, longtime Brownfield resident, balances a busy life as a USPS worker and family man. He shares humor with friends, guides his daughter Alexis, and stays connected through church work and Optimist Club leadership. Mentioned are his wife Penny, Terry County Young Farmers, and memories of BHS coaches.
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Kevin Willis
Brownfield News
Alexis
Kevin
Penny
U.S. Post Office
Willis
Brownfield Optimist Club
Terry
First Baptist Church
BHS
Texas Tech
Kendra
Joe Granado
Steve Medley
Ruidoso
Chicago
Las Vegas
Corpus Christi
Amendment passes with 94 percent in Terry County
Terry County followed the statewide trend in Saturdays Constitutional Amendment election with 622 voters participating and 310 absentee ballots. County Clerk Ann Willis noted 7,721 registered voters, a little over 8 percent turnout. The amendment raises the residence homestead exemption by 10,000 dollars and allows homeowners 65 and older to transfer the exemption to a second residence. Nineteen more amendments are planned for November.
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Terry County
Texas
Ann Willis
Willis
Terry
Hospital directors preview 97 98 budget
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board reviews the 1997 98 budget and tax rate with Administrator Mike Click. A proposed tax rate drop to .22441 could occur due to a higher tax base of 550 476 085. Board member Ed Pfeiffer favors a rate between effective and last year. Items under consideration include computer system upgrade autoclave ventilator and laundry gear. Renovation of the West Texas Children’s Centre wing progress is noted.
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Mike Click
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
Click
Ronny Burran
Terry County
Ed Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
BRMC
West Texas Children’s Centre
County approves carpet replacement and land lease deal
Terry County Commissioners meet in regular session and approve a Leavelle Floor Covering bid of 5 526 85 to install uniform carpet in four county offices replacing 15 year old flooring. They also authorize a Marshall R Young Company lease of 200 acres of school land in Gaines County at 75 per acre yielding 7 500 annually to the Terry County School Fund.
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Terry County Commissioners
Leavelle
Commissioners & County Judge’s
Marshall R. Young Company
Terry County
Gaines County
Brownfield
Meadow
Wellman Union
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Lynn Brisendine
Ae Eres
Gether
Oak Grove
Beau Pauling
Stacie Alldredge
Scott Combes
Meliah Taylor
Good Neighbor
Alexis Willis
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