27 Aug 1989
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1989
Page
1
Kelly Moore, chairman, announced at Thursday's United Way board meeting that the kickoff luncheon is set for Wednesday September 13 at the First Baptist Church activity center. The board reviewed the 1989-90 budget totaling 27,854.63 with line-item allotments discussed as part of the session.
Meadow and Wellman schools open Monday with 8 a.m. start at Wellman and 8 25 a.m. at Meadow 1.8.D. Brownfield schools begin Tuesday at 8 30 a.m. Union 1.S.D. opens next week at 8 20 a.m. Budget 1989 approved. some groups funding cut including West Texas Boys Ranch and Southwestern Diabetic Foundation. Board names division chairs and awaits general chair choice.
A house bill began as HB 72 providing monthly teacher bonuses but HB 2566 in the latest session revokes the pay schedule. Administrators and educators clash over the changes as lawmakers redefine pay structures and career ladder rules statewide.
Terry County Commissioners Court will adopt the 1990 budget at 10 am and set the 1989 tax rate at 1 30 pm amid plans to deputize Al Hernandez and James Morris Jr. and approve extra office space for the Mental Health Clinic. A $4,000 General Fund to Child Welfare Fund transfer is proposed. Rich Oller will discuss landfill closings at 11 am and a public hearing on private sewage facility rules at 4 pm. Career ladder decisions and comments from Don Hendley and Julie Combes highlight ongoing teacher pay issues amid HB 2566 changes. The item moves to the September 18 agenda.
The column lauds Voyager II’s success, detailing its decades of data and fuel efficiency while noting hopeful political changes in Eastern Europe and the ongoing Pete Rose controversy. It frames progress and upheaval as a common thread, urging restraint and hope amid global shifts.
The board of directors of Terry Memorial Hospital District will hold a special called meeting at Brownfield Regional Medical Center noon Thursday. The agenda includes the 1989-90 tax rate and physician recruitment employment and Emergency Room coverage.
Terry County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. Monday in the Courtroom to decide whether private sewage facilities including septic tanks should be regulated to prevent pollution and protect public health. A proposed order is available at the County Judge's office. All interested persons are encouraged to participate.
City of Brownfield issued 29 permits in July valued at 338190, up from June’s 25 permits totaling 120700. Year to date totals reach 846075 with 153 permits. July 1988 permits stood at 96530. Permits include mobile home for Dale Wilson, 809 S. 10th. addition for Gary Ritter Motorplex, Lubbock Rd. storage for Stanislado Vera, 516 S. 4th St. curb and driveway for E.M. Sherrod, 1708 E. Reppto. fence for Abelino Luera, 308 W. Reppto. mobile home for Clara Ramirez, 1307 McNeil. storage for D.L. Jones, 1419 E. Buckley. remodeling for Marion May, 605 E. Reppto. garage and bedroom for Jerry Burke, 805 S. Lons.
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