Brownfield Council Approves Low Bid for Packar Truck Purchase
Brownfield City Council approved the low bid of 96,662 from Lubbock Truck Sales for a 2003 Sterling packer unit truck with a Pak Mor body, budgeted at 105,000. Other bids came from Lubbock Hutchins Houston and Corpus Christi. The Mercedes engine concern was noted, but bid met specifications. The council also authorized a Texas Community Development Program grant application of 180,000 with 20 percent city match to renovate a lift station near the Senior Citizens Center. Mayor Nancy Wade named as Bluetooth chief executive in CD program matters. A Sept 11 remembrance on Courthouse square was tentatively planned.
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Annual Old Settlers Reunion in Terry County
The 42nd Terry County Old Settlers Reunion is set for Saturday at the American Legion Hall. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. with $10 per person. Highlights include awards for oldest attendees, longest married couple, and longest residency, plus BHS class reunions from the 1940s and door prizes. Contact Ann Willis at 637-8551 for details.
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West Nile risk grows near Terry County warns doctors
Dr. Jim Ridenour of Terry County Animal Hospital says West Nile Virus is moving toward Terry County as the Texas Health Dept reports infected horses in Briscoe Floyd Swisher and Deaf Smith counties within 100 miles. Vaccination is urged for all equids. full immunity develops 9 to 12 weeks after the second shot. Local owners emphasize collective vaccination and mosquito controls to protect their animals.
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Common sense takes tit out of West Nile Virus
South Plains Health Department official Gary Lyon urges common sense precautions as West Nile Virus nears Terry County. He recommends long pants and sleeves, socks and closed shoes as first defense. He describes WNV symptoms like flu and notes most cases are mild but medical attention is advised if disease is possible.
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Terry County
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South Plains Health Department
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Keeping up with the news by Lynn Brisendine
A roundup of quirky items from Roy McQueen and the Snyder Daily News spans a north Dallas mansion fire value over 44 million, obesity debates, a Corpus Christi drug case, animal rights quotes, betting pools on violence, Huntsville execution quotes, Thai wife shooting, and a British Parliament cat plan.
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