Truancy and court actions tied to school absences
Justice of the Peace Bennett explains truancy rules in BISD, noting a single late arrival can define an absence under the law. Hearings are scheduled quickly to get students back in class, with ties to four absences in three weeks or ten in six months. He cites parental excuses, doctor notes, teenage pregnancy, and societal cost as factors, and stresses graduation as a public good funded by taxpayers.
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Justice of the Peace
BISD
Terry County
News junkies seek relief from endless crises and clamor
A reflective piece notes constant coverage of space mishaps and mine rescues, criticizing 24/7 news cycles. It contrasts dramatic events with personal fatigue, urging viewers to change the channel or turn off the set. It observes the public’s craving for information amid a world felt beyond control.
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BISD Board to meet Monday for 2008 budget talk
The Brownfield School Board will meet in special session at 6 30 p m Monday August 27 to hold a public meeting discussing the BISD 2008 budget and tax rate.
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Senior Menus and Club Bake Sale Thanks
Meal plans for senior citizens run August 27 to 31 with daily dishes such as Beef Enchilada Tamales, Chicken Strips, Hamburger Steaks, Smoked Pit Ham, and Stuffed Bell Peppers, plus sides like beans, greens, potatoes, and desserts. The XYZ Club thanks contributors for bake sale donations and includes an additional weekly menu with Salisbury Steak and various labeled selects.
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XYZ Club
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BRMC Board to Meet Monday in Regular Session
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors will convene at 7 p.m. Monday August 27 to review the 2007 2008 preliminary budget set a proposed tax rate authorize a public hearing on the rate consider and approve sales of three properties 136 S 5th St 811 N 3rd St and West Canyon Street plus administrator and medical staff reports and a Closed Executive Session to discuss personnel matters
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BRMC
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Labor Love Blood Drive Promises Gifts at First Christian Church
United Blood Services and Mix 100 sponsor the 11th Annual Labor Love Blood Drive from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday August 28 at First Christian Church. Donors receive a Labor of Love t shirt and are entered to win a Nintendo Wii. Daily winners include an MP3 player with 1 GB, and an FM receiver. Eligible donors must be 17 or older in good health. Bring photo ID and UBS donor card. new donors get a donor card with their blood type mailed after first donation.
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Mix 100
Labor Love
First Christian Church
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