Brownfield Council hurries through brief agenda
Brownfield City Council, in a 30 minute regular session, approved issuing bids for local accounting firms to audit the 1997-98 city finances after Love Hays and Reeger disbanded. The panel also authorized monitor wells on public property near Phillips 66 Food Mart to assess underground hydrocarbon pollution spread.
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Brownfield Council
Mitch Word
Brownfield
City Hall
Phillips 66 Food Mart
Fletcher
Windmill Park
Federal money for Terry County drops 23.7 percent in 1995
Direct federal spending in Terry County fell 23.7 percent in fiscal 1995, totaling 52.454 million dollars versus 68.705 million in 1994. Most funds went to direct payments to individuals, federal grants, and defense, with cotton stabilization funds crashing from 15.4 million to 433,748 as market prices rose.
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Terry County
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S
Larry Combest
Danny Decker
Terry County Farm Service Agency
Soviet Union
Uzbekistan
State of
Texas
CPSP
Brownfield schools offer Building Family Strengths parenting program
The Brownfield School System launches Building Family Strengths to aid parents in raising confident, healthy children. Directed by Gena Kelly, sessions include diverse classes for Spanish speakers, elementary parents, singles, high school students, and a Dads Only course, beginning Sept. 10 with ongoing discussions emphasizing practical, confidential sharing. Contact 637 2591 for details.
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Brownfield
Gena Kelly
Kelly
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Delfina Morin
Delma Lira
Isabel Contreras
Cathy Pope
Marcelino Banda
Debbie Jones
Brownfield Church of Christ
Brownfield High School
BHS
Banda
Ginning
Brownfield School
Brownfield News
Church of Christ
Workfare and welfare reform debate on hot button issues
Lynn Brisendine comments on welfare reform, workfare, drug abuse, and political hypocrisy. He argues for electronic Lone Star style welfare cards, work requirements, and targeted anti fraud, citing abandoned Brownfield sites as example. He notes sports scandals and upcoming tobacco debates shaping national discourse.
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Clinton
Brownfield
Powers-That-Be
Michael Irvin
Cowboys
Commissioners approve mower purchase and courthouse retrofit
Terry County Commissioners approve a $6 785 riding mower for Park use after a briefing by Park Superintendent Truman DuBose. They also bid for caulking the courthouse and plan a roughly $15 000 project. An extended youth center housing contract with Lubbock County is set for 260 days at $65 daily, rising to $90 after. A public hearing on the 1997 tax rate and budget is scheduled for Aug 30 with a Sept 9 vote.
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Terry County
Truman DuBose
DuBose
Garcia Named Special Agent In Charge Of FBI San Antonio
Ruben Garcia a 1969 Brownfield High School grad was promoted to Special Agent-In-Charge for the FBI San Antonio Office. A former Texas Tech pitcher and 1972 All American, Garcia played for the U.S. in World Amateur Championships and was inducted into Tech’s Sports Hall of Honor in 1991. He and his wife Virginia have 13 years of marriage.
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Brownfield
Ruben Garcia
Brownfield High School
San Antonio
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Garcia
Texas Tech University
Red Raiders
Tech
U.S
Texas Tech
FBI
Federal Department
California
Florida
Don Clark
Houston
Agency
Waco
Brownsville
Virginia
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Brownfield Street
Johnny Quesada
Joe Medina
CRTC
Adult Probation Department
Dick Fletcher
Roy Edwards
Terry
Dale Sides
Lynn Brisendine
Commissioners’ Chambers
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