Brownfield Council May Consider Purchases and Notices
The Brownfield City Council meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursday to discuss buying computers and radios for the electric line department from remaining capital funds, a chamber burial time capsule proposal, water department confined space equipment, nominations to the recreation council, adding a handicap parking space on South 5th Street, and a letter with Parkhill Smith and Cooper for engineering services. Also on the agenda are two items involving resident Diane Zandt and a Vietnamese potbellied pig kept as a pet, focusing on city code enforcement for keeping the animal.
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Burglary Probe in Brownfield Targets Teens
Brownfield Police investigate a residence burglary in the 1200 block of East Cardwell involving a 17-year-old and three juveniles aged 15 and 14. About $2000 in property including a TV VCR and jewelry was stolen, reported Nov 26 and later recovered. Charges to be filed against the adult, with juvenile cases referred to the county attorney.
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Ruben Lemon
Terry County Jail Marks One Year In New Facility
Terry County Law Enforcement Center opened in 1998 after remodeling the old Thriftway Super market Building. Sheriff Jerry Johnson and Chief Jail Administrator Wayne Johnson discuss gains and adjustments in 1999, noting bed capacity rose from 14 to 174 and staff expanded from five to eighteen, with two 12 hour shifts from seven to seven. The move altered public perceptions and daily jail operations on Tohoka Road.
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ASB celebrates new location Grand Opening and open house set at ASB
American State Bank celebrates its Grand Opening at 1323 Tahoka Road with a Thursday Christmas Open House and Friday ribbon cutting. Daily hourly drawings start at 9 a.m. for a 25 inch TV, with two $500 cash prizes at 3 p.m. The new 10,000 square foot facility features expanded drive thru and teller space to serve nearby Wal Mart United and shopping center customers.
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Tahoka Road
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Richard Key Brown-Tex manager shares daily grind
On Monday afternoon Brown-Tex Store Manager Richard Key spoke with neighbors about his busy routine. He handles problems orders supplies and community relations while balancing time with family and home projects. Key values his town Terry Canyon and the Williams family who own the store. He hopes to deepen ways for local youth to stay out of trouble and enjoy safe activities.
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Private Ryan
Terry Conn
UT board spends big on distant art museum plan
Paper notes Roy McQueen’s Snyder Daily News column criticizing the University of Texas at Austin for an $80 million arts museum project funded largely by donations. Regents hired a Swiss architectural firm, prompting West Texas readers to question the out‑of‑state expense and perceived excess in university spending. The column contrasts this with smaller, local budget sensibilities.
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UT Budget Battles Over Museum Design in Alps Trip
In a tale of board power and higher costs, UT leaders clash with architects over museum design. Protracted talks, Swiss firm resignations, and costly travels from Texas to the Alps delay the project. Critics suggest hiring a local firm to cut travel expenses while pondering the value of at home shopping.
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