Brownfield City Council Sets Agenda for Aug 18 Meeting
The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular session at 7 30 a m on Thursday Aug 18. Items include preliminary budget and Sept 1 public hearing, proposed 2005 property tax rate with hearings Sept 1 and Sept 15, briefing from City Recreational Director Scott Jackson, sale of property at 321 W Broadway, and possible litigation against Terry County Little League.
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Scott Jackson
W. Broadway
Terry County Little League
Old Settlers Reunion Set August 27 in Terry County
The 45th Annual Terry County Old Settlers Reunion will be held Saturday August 27 at the American Legion Hall. Registration starts at 9 30 a m with a noon lunch provided by H Bar C and Harvest Festival Queen candidates assisting. Tickets are 10 per person. Prizes include recognitions for the oldest couple married, longest residents, and traveling distance winner. Contact Terry County Clerk Ann Willis at 637 8551 for more information.
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Terry County
Old Settlers
American Legion Hall
H-Bar-C
Ann Willis
Neugebauer representatives to visit Terry County courthouse
Representatives from Congressman Randy Neugebauer’s office will hold a Thursday afternoon session in the Terry County Courthouse District Courtroom from 2 to 3 30 PM. The Lubbock office will staff a satellite to hear residents’ federal program and agency questions and help with issues. Contact 763 1611 for details.
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U.S
Randy Neugebauer
Terry County
Neugebauer
Lubbock
Brownfield ISD Board Approves Salary Increases
The Brownfield Independent School District board approved a three percent raise for teachers and support staff, contingent on budget and state funding conditions. CFO Jay Lashaway presented scenarios, noting the raise aligns with career ladder steps and aims to improve retention. The board also scheduled Aug 29 for a public budget hearing, approved selling five acres for 14,972 dollars plus back taxes, heard long range athletic facility plans, and named Employee of the Month.
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Mitch Word
Brownfield Isd Board of Trustees
Jay Lashaway
Lashaway
West Texas Guar
Brownfield City Council
Terry County Commissioners
Terry Memorial Hospital Board
South Plains Water District
Scott Jackson
Brownfield Parks Board
Athletic Fa
BRMC Board debates 2005 budget and tax rate
Brownfield Regional Medical Center directors heard a preliminary 2005 budget from Administrator Mike Click showing net patient revenue of 9.085 million and total revenue of 11.29 million with expenses of 11.185 million and a 105 thousand net gain. They discussed a 3 percent merit raise, facility renovations, and a 23.4237 cent effective tax rate to raise last year’s revenue, with votes set for September and implementation October 1.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
Mike Click
Terry County
Ronny Burran
Brownfield
Scott Jackson
BRMC
Click
Burran
Harrison joins News ad sales staff
Longtime ad sales person Jean Harrison has joined the Brownfield News staff as a part-time ad sales representative. She previously managed display ads for Lampassas Dispatch Record and worked as an insurance agent and AdVenture Marketing salesperson. Jean and her husband Alton live in Brownfield with four children and seven grandchildren. she is a Brownfield Noon Lions Club member and attends Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
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Jean Harrison
Brownfield News
Harrison
Lampassas Dispatch Record
AdVenture Marketing
Jean
Lynn Brisendine
Alton
Brownfield
Debt spiral hides behind rosy economic headlines
The author warns that consumer debt in America has surged beyond earnings, with overreliance on credit and risky loan structures. He notes government data glossing growth while many households live month to month on minimum payments, risking a collapse as markets shift and debts reset.
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Lynn Brisendine
America
Gress
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