Brownfield Sales Tax Rebates Rise. Meadow Drops Noted
Brownfield reported an August sales tax rebate of 89 121.53, up 4.46 percent from 2003, with year to date at 553 365.85, up 4.95 percent. Meadow fell to 557.90 for August, down over 31 percent. year to date 3 640.61, down about 30 percent. statewide August rebates rose 9.6 percent. total local allocations up 8.3 percent for the year. Local cities around Brownfield show mixed gains: Levelland up nearly 10 percent, Seminole up 8.4 percent, Seagraves up 5.5 percent, Lamesa down 1.37 percent.
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Texas Comptroller's
Comptroller
Meadow
Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Texas
Strayhorn
Strayham
Levelland
Seminole
Seagraves
Lamesa
Robin Hood Trial Watched by Local School District
The Robin Hood education funding plan faces court challenges from property-rich districts claiming unconstitutionality while property-poor districts like Brownfield ISD monitor equity. Jay Lashaway notes equity as the focus, with districts arguing over contributions and WALTA/WADA options as the judge weighs the constitutionality and potential alternatives.
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Mitch Word
Jay Lashaway
Brownfield Isd
Lashaway
Accident Still Under Investigation in Brownfield Crash
Brownfield Police continue to investigate Tuesday afternoon collision at Lubbock Road and Tahoka intersection. Tonya Moseley of Lubbock remains at Covenant Medical Center in good condition, while J R Collins of Brownfield is in critical condition at University Medical Center. No charges or citations have been filed, and no high speed chase occurred. The two year old in the Jetta appeared unhurt and was secured in a back seat car seat. Authorities note Moseley reportedly has diabetes and low blood sugar at the time.
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Tahoka Road
Brownfield
Covenant Medical Center
Tonya Moseley
McKenzee Moseley
J.R. Collins
University Medical Center
Moseley
Brownfield News
Left and Right Spin in Kerry Vietnam Debate
A reader vents on campaign mudslinging as Republicans attack John Kerry over Vietnam service while defenders recount brave deeds. The piece notes media spin from Limbaugh to Moore and praises McCain calling for restraint amid partisan attacks. The author recalls 9 11 coverage and reflects on media bias and 1960s class lessons.
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Rush Limbaugh
Michael Moore
Limbaugh
Sean Hannity
al Franken
Kerry
Vietnam
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