Brownfield News acquire Country Press assets in deal
Brownfield News Inc. completes purchase of Country Press equipment and assets. Lynn Brisendine, president and publisher of the News, and Henry and Billie Norman, co-publishers of the Country Press, announced the deal this week. The Country Press has published a newspaper in the region for years.
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Brownfield press merge and speech on local media competition
Lynn Brisendine, publisher of The Brownfield News, discusses the News purchase of the Country Press, notes Brownfield’s unique market, and outlines plans to combine subscriber lists with The Brownfield News while pledging continued local coverage and reader engagement. Henry Norman’s final issue printed today as the two papers align.
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Brownfield Trustees Approve 1983-84 BISD Budget and Tax Rate
In a long session the Brownfield School Board approved the BISD 1983-84 budget and tax rate of 52.9 cents per $100 valuation, split 47.9 cents for operating and 5 cents for the sinking fund. Estimated taxes collected at 97 percent are $3,358,852 against a $7,253,324 budget. The operating portion is $3,407,475 with state funds at $3,491,294 and miscellaneous revenues NH. A graduate requirement for BHS seniors was approved amid other budget details.
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Burglars Hit Cagle's In West Side Brownfield
A $600 reward is offered by Crimeline for information leading to arrests in this week's break-in at Cagle's Sportacular on the Brownfield square. About $2,000 in clothes jewelry and cash were stolen after a forced back door morning discovery.
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Nomination deadline nears for Terry Farm Tour awards
With the Annual Terry County Farm Tour approaching, the Soil Conservation Service and Chamber of Commerce seek nominations for agricultural awards. Nominations cover Outstanding Farm Family, Outstanding Young Farmer, Dryland Farmer of the Year, and Agribusinessman of the Year. Winners are announced at a barbecue in Coleman Park after the tour.
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City set to adopt 1983 84 tax rate and permits debate
Brownfield City Council plans to adopt the 1983 tax rate of 44.9 cents per $100 valuation with an effective rate of 45.2 cents and potential 46.5 cent ceiling without hearings. They will also discuss fence permits and a citizen participation hearing for a Texas Community Development Program grant.
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