Appraiser clears up city tax rate policy in council buzz
Mitch Word reports that Brownfield residents face confusion over ad valorem taxes as council members debated a zero rate suggestion and a 0.5294 rate. Chief Appraiser Ronny Burran says the claim of a $1,100 per person burden is false and that inventory taxes apply to businesses unless exempt.
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Mitch Word
Ronny Burran
Terry County
Barney Lindley
Lindley
Brownfield
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Alvin Mirll
Burran
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Meadow mobile home destroyed by Wednesday fire in Meadow
A mobile home belonging to Anna Alvarado and her three children on the corner of Fourth Street and Patton Street burned around 10 a.m. Wednesday. Fire officials said the blaze began in the living room near the front door and was accidental with arson ruled out.
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Anna Alvarado
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Patton Street
Rex Finley
Finley
Terry County
Jimmie Rodgers
Rodgers
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Patton
Brownfield
Mitch Word
Bill of No Rights sparks debate on freedoms and duties
A forwarded piece satirically outlines a so called Bill of No Rights arguing Americans have no right to wealth, safety, health care, or happiness. It claims government obligation ends with protection of rights while personal responsibility and consequences remain. The text mocks liberal notions and laments societal expectations.
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United Way Kickoff Luncheon Sept 9 in Brownfield
The Terry County United Way announces a Sept 9 Kickoff Luncheon at Brownfield Church of Christ Family Life Center beginning at 12 p.m. Tickets are $5 with District 80 State Rep Gary Walker as speaker. Proceeds fund a $42,000 local goal for agencies including Meals On Wheels and Caprock Girl Scout Council.
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United Way
Brownfield
Quintanilla
Brownfield Meals On Wheels
Brownfield Senior Citizens
Lubbock
Terry County Boll Weevil Diapause Program slated
Terry County cotton producers form a voluntary Diapause Program for this season. Sign up at local gin bank or County Extension Office. Enrollment costs 12 to 15 dollars per acre with three spray applications. Unapplied acres due to early harvest refunded. Local applicators only. Minimum 80 percent participation required. Each local gin selects a representative for the committee. Deadline for sign-
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