14 Aug 1985
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1985
Page
1
Terry County commissioners gave final approval to the Brownfield School Districts request for an alternate route to Oak Grove Elementary School during Monday mornings meeting. Work on paving the route will begin this week to relieve congestion on the route.
A compact verse on marriage as the sole union resistant to organization. The speaker contrasts control dynamics between partners, noting that both sides claim management while implying a shared dull tension.
Terry County's Grand Jury will convene for a summer session at 9 30 a m tomorrow Thursday with 11 cases on the docket Defendants and the offenses charged include Vincent Montez murder Gilbert Garza marijuana possession over four ounces John C Lane Jr forgery by passing Charles Phergson aggravated sexual assault Rusty Gene Barnhart aggravated sexual assault Stella Soto two counts possession of LSD Jack Hibbs criminal mischief Freddie Eugene Buckaloo failure to stop and render aid Lupe Garcia theft of services.
Brownfield council set Thursday morning session to decide on the 1984-85 tax rate of .4825. City Manager Fletcher says growth could allow a reduction to .44-.45 with an 3 percent ceiling for changes without hearings and will present several options. The agenda also includes appointing a local citizen to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board to replace L J Richardson.
Brownfield’s school board spent nearly two hours in a closed session with Dallas attorney Earnest Higginbotham about a lawsuit filed by the Southwest Voter Registration Project of San Antonio on behalf of four local residents. The suit alleges BISD at large voting rules violate the 14th and 15th amendments and the Voting Rights Act. Superintendent Hendley said no comment on actions but noted a Sept 3 reply deadline. The district also faces a projected $94,000 further loss in state funds for 1986 87 due to HB 72 and a recommended tax rate rise to 67 cents per $100, with a public hearing required before adoption. The 1985 86 budget shows an $8,366,365 bottom line, up $566,000 from last year.
A child identification program sponsored by the Terry County Republican Party is planned at United Super markets from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Fingerprints and vital statistics will be kept by parents, with optional identifications for youngsters at local day care centers.
Three weeks into the search for 13 year old Shawn Bradley local authorities report no solid leads. The boy was last seen July 20 with friends on three wheel vehicles near Lamesa. Calls included a sighting in a convenience store in Lamesa and a report of a body hanging from a house, later found to be sleep. Officials say multiple tips from New Mexico Artesia Loving Hobbs Carlsbad proved dead ends. Anyone with information contact Terry County Sheriff at 637-2212.
Terry Memorial Hospital District board, with six members and Administrator Pat McMillan present, set the 1985-86 budget hearing for August 28 from 8 to 12 in the Administrator’s office. They approved a fibrometer purchase at 1658 dollars, but delayed computer equipment. A phone system bid will be reopened for comparison.
The Farmers Home Administration opens applications for emergency farm loans due to this summer's drought and extreme heat. Terry County is among 10 Texas counties named eligible by Secretary John R. Black. Loans cover up to 80 percent of actual losses or up to 500 000 dollars with varying interest rates. Applicants must show at least 30 percent production loss and report other program proceeds. Applications accepted until April 7, 1986, at the Brownfield FMHA office open weekdays 9 to noon and 1 to 5.
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