Tax boost to be discussed in Terry County meeting
Public hearing set for 10 a.m. Monday in the Terry County Commissioners Court to consider a five cent per 100 dollar tax increase raising the rate to 25 cents. County Auditor Alan Bayer notes Terry County remains among the lower valuations statewide, with Texas counties averaging 35 to 40 cents.
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County considers tax rise as valuation slides after oil price drop
County officials report a 37 percent drop in the tax base since the early 1980s and note mineral properties dominate valuations. Terry County enjoyed cash reserves from federal revenue sharing until 1986 and received about 185000 annually for eight years. Commissioners plan a public hearing to explain the shift from tax increases to using reserves, with values falling from 1.3139 billion in 1982 to 867.6 million in 1989 and 833.3 million in 1990.
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Elder Alert program shapes city emergency care plan
Sue Gentry of Brownfield Nursing Home promotes Elder Alert a free local system storing medical history in a compact tube placed in the refrigerator for rapid access by firefighters police or EMTs. Volunteers will distribute kits at multiple sites this week with participation from local banks the EMS and senior clubs.
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Combest predicts Saddam assassination at town hall
Rep Larry Combest spoke Friday at Brownfield High School Commons about Middle East tensions predicting Saddam Hussein would likely be assassinated by someone in his own country. He raised energy policy hopes and noted anti-Texas sentiment while urging cost-sharing with allies over the Saudi role. See Combest page 2.
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Brownfield contest seeks top three essays by Aug 21
The Brownfield News continues its Blessings of Brownfield contest inviting entries. Deadline is August 21. Prizes include dinner for two at a Brownfield restaurant. Entries may be mailed to P O Box 1272 Brownfield or delivered to 409 West Hill.
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Diplomacy and Deterrence in the Baghdad Crisis
Ted Koppel and Forrest Sawyer traveled to Baghdad to report the crisis as U S hostages multiply. The piece warns that Saddam Hussein exploits diplomacy with threats and calls for swift, decisive action while noting regional customs and the mixed United Nations ally response.
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Hooper Hall of Fame inductee leads Brownfield staff into season
Eddie Hooper, named head football coach and athletic director at Brownfield High, reflects on a Hall of Fame honor while preparing for his second season. A standout in Olton and Brownfield, he earned All-State and All-America honors before college at Texas A&M and Tarleton State under coach Lloyd Taylor.
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Brownfield CISD Announces Free and Reduced Meal Guidelines
Brownfield CISD outlines National School Lunch and Breakfast program options for families. Meals cost 95 cents to lunch and 40 cents to breakfast, with free or reduced-price meals available. Eligibility relies on income, AFDC or food stamp receipt, foster child status, and household information on the application filed with the Administration Building.
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