Brownfield Council weighs three voter district options
Brownfield leaders previewed three districting plans to resolve a voting rights suit filed by the Southwest Voter Registration Project. The plan envisions a two district split on the west side, with a council seat from each. The city will seek federal approval and DOJ review, then a federal judge's signoff before spring elections.
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Brownfield
Southwest Voter Registration Project
San Antonio
Austin
U.S. Department of Justice
Turnbough
Progress reports from Wellman and Meadow School Districts
This second article summarizes highlights from annual performance reports for four Terry County districts, focusing on Wellman and Meadow. It covers student performance, program offerings, staff quality, facility adequacy, and the impact of the 1984 state reform legislation on the districts.
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Terry County
Wellman and Meadow
Wellman
CCC
Computer Curriculum Corporation
Local BISD sees TEAMS test gains and fewer failures
BISD administrator Don Hendley reports good news Friday as BHS juniors show improved TEAMS scores and fewer students failing any subject. The two part TEAMS test covers mathematics and language arts, each with 72 questions. Students must pass both parts to graduate.
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Brownfield
Don Hendley
BISD
BHS
Texas
Hendley
Community tensions eased by steady leadership praised
The piece notes ongoing clashes between school administrators and city officials, yet Brownfield and Terry County are highlighted for stable governance. An interview with a university student reveals expectations of openness, while local leaders pledge constructive dialogue and public accountability to resolve disputes.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Wellman ISD Board Hearing Audits and Appointments
The Wellman ISD board met Monday night in the school board room and approved the 1985 Financial Audit Report presented by Kerry Musick CPA of Love Hayes Schaffner. The 1985 86 Textbook Committee was named with Raymond Lusk Marcille Johnson Billie Miller Terry Burel smith and Debbie Adams. Don Paris and Marcille Johnson were approved as teacher appraisers for 1985 86, and Max Winn was added as a substitute teacher for the Wellman Schools See Wellman 6e.
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Wellman School
Kerry Musick
C.P.A
Love, Hayes & Schaffner
Raymond Lusk
Marcille Johnson
Billie Miller
Terry Burelsmith
Debbie Adams
Don Paris
Max Winn
Wellman
Brownfield Chamber elects Christopher as 1986 president
Christopher selected as Chamber of Commerce president for the coming year at a morning meeting in the Chamber Board Room. He will assume office after the January 18 banquet with Howard Yandell as Vice-President and seven new Nominating Committee appointees.
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Curtis Christopher
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Board
Christopher
Howard Yandell
Bobbye Slack
Bob Davis
Jim Dennison
Rick Elmore
Jimmy Hammons
Barney Lindley
Robert McGuire
Raney
Friction Between BISD and City Over Fieldhouse Incident
City officials and Brownfield School District executives clashed after two BISD maintenance workers were found wiring at a fieldhouse site without a licensed electrician or permit. The workers were escorted to the police station, prompting BISD officials to dispute city building code obligations during Thursday’s council session.
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Cub Fieldhouse
Brownfield
Earl Elrod
Elrod
BISD
Don Hendley
James Willis
Bill McGowan
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