Boll weevil plan eyed for Terry County harvest help
Garry Peebles reports producers in the Caprock High Plains zone weigh a local diapause plan for Terry County. R J Purtell and Tony Dill urge an immediate, self funded program to protect cotton growers as broader eradication efforts lag. They seek to mobilize regional interest before fall.
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Garry Peebles
Caprock
High Plains
Terry County
R.J. Purtell
Tony Dill
Purtell
Cotton's fate tied to weight of boll weevil threat on South Plains
Local growers warn Brownfield faces its worst 20 year challenge as cotton livelihoods hang on an economy setback. They urge immediate county wide actions after a failed 19 county program blamed on poor outreach. Cotton’s decline could trigger job losses, lower land values, and possible plant shutdowns if not addressed soon.
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Dill
Purtell
Rome
Reese Afb
South Plains
Texas Extension Service
High Plains
Terry County
Cub football coach Hooper recovering after illness
Brownfield head coach and athletic director Eddie Hooper is recuperating after a breakdown tied to sleep deprivation and dehydration. He was hospitalized at Brownfield Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s in Lubbock, with tests ongoing. he was released Friday and planned to attend a scrimmage at Levelland. His wife thanked locals for their concern.
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Brownfield
Eddie Hooper
Hooper
Carol
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Cubs
Levelland
Advice for parents of college-bound students from Southwestern University
Nan Ezzell shares a practical list from Southwestern University urging parents to let their children gain independence, manage money, and maintain balance. The piece emphasizes mail, groceries, and emotional support while encouraging avoidance of meddling and overprotection during the student’s first years away from home.
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Nan Ezzell
Southwestern University
Brownfield News
Brownfield Council Defeats Then Approves Tax Rate
Brownfield City Council, after a first defeat, approves maintaining the current ad valorem tax rate of .5294 for the year. The meeting included a 30 minute debate on tax reductions, with supporters urging cuts to zero to spur growth, while opponents warned of needed revenue. A proposed rollback failed 3-2. The council also authorized demolition of ten dilapidated city buildings after a review of sites and notices to owners.
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Mitch Ward
Brownfield
City Hall
Dick Fletcher
Barney Lindly
George Cox
Lindly
Fletcher
Nancy Wade
Bill McGowan II
Larry Yowell
Wade
David Ervin
Yowell
Alvin Mirll
Ervin
Mirll
E. Ripley
W. Lake
W. Hill
Terry County Commissioners Schedule Regular Meeting Items
The Terry County Commissioners plan a regular session Monday with an annual agreement between West Texas Centers for MHMR and Terry County on the agenda. They will review the Texas Workforce Development Program with Susan Lefevere from the Brownfield TWC office. Approval of $496.57 for Evelyn Dalton’s Justice of the Peace Clerk’s School travel to San Antonio on Sept. 8-9 and a discussion of damages to a pickup with Darrell Ellis are also on the agenda.
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Terry County
West Texas
MHMR
Texas Workforce Development
Susan Lefevere
Texas Workforce Commission
Brownfield
Evelyn Dalton
Justice of the Peace Clerk’s School
San Antonio
Darrell Ellis
School Board to adopt new budget hearing Monday
The Brownfield CISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Monday at the School Administration Building to discuss the 1997-98 annual budget. The meeting will proceed to a 7:30 p.m. session to consider adopting the budget, an amendment for the past year, retirement benefit plans, teacher appraisal matters, and a survey of local teachers. Public invitation and contact number 637-2591.
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Brownfield Cisd Board of Trustees
Chamber to Host Reception for New Brownfield Manager
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce hosts a reception Monday afternoon for new manager Joe Mac Sears at the Chamber Building 221 Lubbock Road from 4 to 5 30 p m. Sears replaces Jackie Moss who resigned effective Aug 15. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. For information contact the Chamber at 637 2564.
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New Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Joe Mac Sears
Chamber
Lubbock Road
Sears
Jackie Moss
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West Broadway
Brownfield City Hall
Suarez
BRMC
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St. Mary's Hospital
Lubbock
Lynn Brisendine
Ale Ip
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