Texas Tech in SWC Crisis Pushes for Big League Realignment
In a Texas based analysis, Rep Jim Rudd discusses the looming shifts as Texas and Texas A&M consider leaving the Southwest Conference, threatening Baylor TCU and Texas Tech. The piece weighs financial stakes and educational values, urging Tech to seek unique strengths and local opportunities amid upheaval.
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Registration Set Today for South Plains College Courses
Registration runs 5 to 7 p m today Wednesday for Brownfield residents to enroll in fall courses offered by South Plains College. The session takes place in Room 21 at Brownfield High School. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce education task force, the program continues this school year's accredited offerings including Introduction to Sociology 230 American Government 231 General Psychology 231 Small Business Management 236 Computer Fundamentals 134 Microcomputer Applications 133.
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South Plains College
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Brownfield High School
Chamber of Commerce Education Task Force
Brownfield Family Seeks Aid for Aaron Steagall Surgery
A 15-year-old Brownfield youth Aaron Steagall faces brain tumor removal surgery in Houston. His family, led by mother Cheryll Matlock, estimates costs over $100,000 with about 80 percent covered by insurance. A fund at First Federal Savings accepts cash donations across Brownfield area.
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Aaron Steagall
First Federal Savings
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Baylor Medical Center
Children's Hospital
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Cheryll Matlock
BCISD Trustees Set 1991 School Tax Rate
Brownfield CISD Board of Trustees approves the 1990 91 budget and special revenue funds adopts the new tax rate and amends last year budget during a Monday budget hearing and regular meeting.
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Raymond Holguin
Brownfield Cisd Board of Trustees
Jack Cofer
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Local teen battles brain tumor seek aid from community
Brownfield residents rally for Aaron Matlock and family as they face travel and housing costs for treatment in Houston. Matlock sought help from Ronald McDonald House and epilepsy groups with little success, prompting community support efforts amid rising yearly school expenditures and a shift in tax rate.
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Lee Steagall
Farm tour seeks award nominees
Nominations are pouring in for Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District awards to be announced during the Sept 20 farm tour. Nominations due Sept 5 with forms on page two. committee includes local officials and bank representatives. awards cover Outstanding Farm Family or Farmer, Dryland Farmer of the Year, Outstanding Young Farmer, and Agribusiness Award.
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E. Hill
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
SCS
Chamber of Commerce
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Terry County Extension
Terry County
ASCS
Terry County Farmers Home Administration
Terry County Usda Soil Conservation Service
Brownfield State Bank
First National Bank
Lubbock Product Credit Association
Agribusiness Committee
Commissioners host lonely public hearing on tax hike
Terry County Commissioners Court held a Monday public hearing on a proposed five cent per hundred valuation tax increase. Only two people attended the discussion and no public input was offered, with a vote planned for next Monday’s regular meeting.
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Terry County Commisioners Court
City Council Sets Agenda for Aug 23 Meeting
The Brownfield City Council will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at City Hall Council Chambers to consider adopting a higher rate for the hotel motel tax.
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Brownfield School Registration Dates Planned for Aug 24
Brownfield CISD announces registration for Middle School Intermediate Colonial Heights and Oak Grove on Aug 24 with times 9 to 12 for most grades Four year old students register 9 to 12 at the administration building First time enrollees must bring birth certificates and immunization records All grades begin classes Aug 28 A faculty meeting Aug 24 8 am in the Middle School Auditorium with Superintendent Dr. John Dosher followed by a work calendar including holidays and early semester events
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