Brownfield Sees Tax Burden Shifts as Budget Talks Continue
City officials explain tax revenue roles in the 11 million General Fund and the 770000 tax collection to fund fire police and street services. Burran notes that relying on population skews property burden, with 5490 taxed parcels and an average residential value of 41250 yielding 218 in annual taxes. Exemptions exist for seniors in real estate, and the school district homestead boost does not affect city taxes. Budget decisions reflect inflation, fuel costs, and staff needs, with planned cuts and postponed equipment replacements to maintain service levels.
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Burran
Brownfield
Ing
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
September program launches for diapause control on 1998 crop
The notice outlines a September 10 start for a diapause control program with gun representatives due September 19 and a target starting date of September 22. It emphasizes this is not eradication and urges producers to contact their gun representative or the Terry County Extension office for details. Tax rate figures from Fletcher compare Brownfield and surrounding cities, showing increases over the past decade.
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Terry County
Fletcher
Lubbock
Levelland
Lamesa
Seminole
Denver City
Sundown
Texas Municipal League
United Way Drive Allocations and Contact Numbers
United Way allocates 500 to One Women's Protective Services 400 to Big Brothers Big Sisters 250 to United Way national and state dues. 2500 to administrative and salary costs 650 to campaign expenses. To volunteer or learn more contact Quintanilla at 637-8778 or Jamie Greenfield at 637-2564.
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Women’s Protective Services
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
United Way
Quintanilla
Jamie Greenfield
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Fire Destroys Home. Community Provides Aid in Meadow
A home burned to the ground prompting rapid aid from multiple groups. Donations are being accepted at B&C Grocery and Meadow High School. The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce and local residents urge support via Meadow High School, the Chamber, or Sheriff Angie Garza for details.
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B&c Grocery
Meadow
Meadow High School
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Joe Mac Sears
Chamber
Angie Garza
Terry County Sheriff's Department
Chamber of Commerce
Garza
Labor Day Closings Announced for Local Offices
Government offices including the U S Post Office Terry County Courthouse and Brownfield City Hall will be closed Monday for Labor Day. The Brownfield City Landfill and The Brownfield News will also be closed. The News will reopen at 8 30 a m Tuesday with noon Tuesday as the ad deadline.
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U.S. Post Office
Terry County
Brownfield City
Brownfield News
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Russ McKee
Stacy Ward
W. Hill
W. Hill St
Sonny's Feed & Supply CO
W. Main
Rialto Community Theater
West Main
Russell Hall
Once Dust
Lubbock, TX
Door
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