Texas Lone Star flag history footnote
Footnote to history notes Texas flag origins with the Lone Star flag as the nation's oldest state banner. It recalls that despite other states long using flags, none adopted a standard before 1839 when the Republic of Texas Congress made the Lone Star official, later becoming the state flag in 1845.
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Santa letters and Texas flags across Brownfield region
Local feature recounts Santa collecting letters at Brownfield News for a Dec 24 publication while notes on Texas flag history trace the Lone Star standard’s origins from 1836 to 1839. The piece blends holiday appeal with regional history and a curiosities sidebar on Smuggler's Road.
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Lynn
Brownfield
North Pole
Brownfield News
W. Hill
Celebration kicks off December 12 with Santa arrival
The 12 day promo features a firetruck arrival by Santa and an array of entertainment. The High School Choir Christine Hartman and several kindergartens will present programs. A photographer will take Santa photos and a drawing will be held each night. Don’t miss the fun when the celebration begins Monday December 12.
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Christine Hartman
Paper n Ink figures and measurements excerpt
The text provides rounded figures for common measurements including dollar bill dimensions earth circumference at the equator building site area for the Empire State Building and floor to ceiling height. It notes that wall thickness and elevator shaft dimensions were not included and the figures are approximate.
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Empire State
Court disposes in Texas cases with probated sentences
Lee Roy Alvarado pled guilty to possession of a forged instrument and received a 6 year probated sentence with restitution of 1008.21, court costs 97.50, probation fee 15, and a midnight curfew unless extended by the Probation Officer. Timmy Ray Morris pled guilty to burglary of a building and received a 3 year probated sentence with probation in Lubbock County, limits on travel, restitution 107.50, attorney fees 200, probation fee 15 monthly, and a midnight curfew unless extended by the Probation Officer.
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Texas Department of Corrections
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Lubbock County
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