26 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1992
Page
1
A humorous tale about Murphy’s misdelivered chickens contrasts with a serious critique of tax nonfilers and IRS efforts. The piece laments looters in Florida and fires in the West while arguing that millions avoid paying taxes, costing the nation billions. It urges compliance and support for the IRS as a necessary authority.
A micro publisher listing appears for Southwest Micro Pub located at 2627 East Yandel Drive in El Paso Texas 79903 dated December 30 1999. The notice provides a business address and operator name as part of a directory-style entry.
In 121st District Court Judge Ray Anderson arraigned 24 defendants facing multiple counts of delivery of a controlled substance cocaine. Many defendants were instructed to hire or were appointed attorneys as the session opened and time to prepare was set.
Terry County Commissioners Court approved the 1993 budget and set the tax rate at 38 cents per $100 valuation, an eight cent increase from last year. The plan notes a 738,968,571 property assessment, estimated tax collections of 2,667,676.54, and delinquent projections. Expenditures total 4,906,601 across General, Road & Bridge, Park Maintenance, and County Library funds.
Terry County farmer Bobby Young harvests nine acres of grapes using a Chisolm Ryder near the Tohoka Highway. He grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir, and Muscat Canell with help from Llano Estacado Winery. Grapes require less irrigation, mature faster, and have won silver medals, prompting plans to expand acreage as an alternative to cotton.
The 32nd Terry County Old Settlers Pioneer Reunion was held at the American Legion Hall with over 200 attendees. After a morning of reminiscences a meal was shared, awards announced by president Joe Burleson, and a children’s skit titled Legend of the Bluebonnet was performed before prize presentations.
Season tickets remain on sale for Brownfield varsity home football games with reduced price of 12 dollars. Sales are 8 a.m. to 4 15 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Administration Building 601 Tahoka Road. The Cubs open at home against Frenship September 4, then host Denver City October 2 Seminole October 23 and Lubbock Dunbar November 6, with kickoff times 8 p.m. for Frenship and 7 30 p.m. for the others.
Preview notes Wellman High Wildcats scrimmage ahead of season opener with details appearing on page 10. The upcoming Cubs pre season analysis is also listed, with additional items in today’s pages including obituaries on page 2 and business cards on page 5.
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