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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1996
Page
1
Southwest Micros Publishing at 2627 E Yandel Texas Faso 79903 announces new services and contact details for local publishing. The notice lists address 2627 E Yandel and mentions operations in Faso Texas with postal code 79903.
Union School Superintendent Tom Alvis announced that ten votes opposed the merger and turnout neared 50 percent as the district moves to a July 1 1997 consolidation creating the Wellman Union Consolidated Independent School District. Bruce Yeager praised unanimous approval, noting details remain on board elections and staff enrollment for next year as joint meetings begin in September.
BRMC administrator Mike Click led the board through the 1996 97 budget and tax rate plan. The 1995 96 tax rate was 23.1 cents per 100 valuation and, after a 14.5 million drop in assessed values, the 1996 97 effective rate rises to 23.717 cents, expected to raise 1 229 285 in tax revenues.
The Terry County Commissioners opened their annual tax rate setting process noting a continued collapse in property values from 1985 to 1996, with 1996 value at 518 million and a potential rate rise from 64.60 to 66.32 cents to match prior year revenue, or up to 68.31 cents with a public hearing.
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce finalized Harvest Festival plans after a reception for Queen candidates Deadra McDonald Renee Gonzales Lynsee Bayer Amanda Moss and others. Grand prize is a two person trip up to 1500 with one year to claim. Booth signups end Oct 10 and talent show Oct 12 precedes parade Oct 14. Chamber membership drive starts Aug 27 led by Ricky Willis and Jody Ogle.
The 36th annual Old Settlers reunion is set for Aug 24 at the American Legion Hall with 10 a.m. registration and a noon meal, catered by Thriftway. The $6 meal plus $4 Pioneer Association membership funds a afternoon of local entertainment and recognitions, featuring Joe Sears, Ruth Ramseur, and Morgan Copeland who will reprise a 1961 Terry County program. Special guests include Brownfield High School classes 1942 to 1948.
Eli Garcia joined Brownfield School District under LBJ and earned his first paycheck as the Internet era dawned. now in his 30th year with BCISD he leads maintenance and custodian staff across five campuses, ensuring facilities run smoothly.
These days take home pay will barely make the trip. The column by Lynn Brisendine discusses how rising costs and stagnant wages squeeze households and alter budgeting for travel and daily expenses.
The Brownfield Cub football squads open public practice for the 1996 season at 7 p.m. Friday hosted by the Brownfield High School Booster Club. Varsity junior varsity and freshman teams will practice in full pads, with player and cheerleader introductions at 9:30 p.m. Harvest Festival Queen candidates also introduced. Free ice cream and watermelon after. Contact Booster Club President Debra Graham at 637-4077.
A reception for Shery Swoopes Jackson, gold medalist with the U S women's basketball team at Atlanta, will be held today 4 to 6 p m in Brownfield High School Commons. The event, organized by the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce, recognizes her 1988 3A state title with the Brownfield Lady Cubs and her later NCAA and NJCAA successes. Refreshments will be served. contact the Chamber at 637 2564 for details.
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