Cotton bale count tops 154 thousand in Terry County report
Brownfield Work Source reports ninth bale tally at 154 524 surpassing 150 thousand with per gin totals listed. Rainfall from Monday slowed cotton stripping, moisture amounts ranged from 0 5 to 1 8 inches statewide, NOAA totals show 2007 rainfall through December 11 at 24 04 inches in Brownfield. Official says the crop was 80 percent stripped before the rain and damage appears minimal pending dry conditions.
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Christmas Tree for Kids and Goodfellows Seek Donations
Help kids this Christmas with the Terry County programs in need of toys and cash. Donations of toys to the Christmas Tree for Kids may be made at the Terry County Law Enforcement Center or the Clerk's office. Food and toys for Goodfellows may be dropped at United Supermarket, NAPA, Gebo's, Dollar General, Brownfield City Hall, or the barrels. Cash gifts go to Mary West, Mary Jo Collins, or Kelley Taber at City Hall.
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Commissioners approve funds for three dilapidated houses
Terry County commissioners ok a grant to Brownfield to demolish three derelict homes at about 4000 each, noting drug paraphernalia found in two. The move aims to clean up neighborhoods and raise property values while a funding grant from five local taxing entities awaits clearance.
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City seeks workers for Brownfield Family Aquatic Center
The City of Brownfield plans staff for the Brownfield Family Aquatic Center for summer 2008. Open positions include lifeguards, supervisors, aerobics instructors, and support staff. Applicants 16 or older must pass a drug screen and background check. info meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 19. Contact Scott Jackson at 637-4535 ext. 261 for details.
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Church attack sparks debate on armed guards in times
Paper columnist laments a wave of mass killings from Nebraska mall to Colorado church. He notes public disgust with suicide attackers and is struck by a church armed guard who killed the weekend killer. He cites talk radio reactions framing faith and fear in these events.
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Filing underway for eight Terry County offices
Local races begin as filings open for eight Terry County and District offices. The deadline is Wednesday January 2, 2008, with Democratic and Republican county chairs Joe Sears and Mike Timmons handling filings. Incumbents include Earl Brown Jr for County Judge unexpired term, Kelly Moore District Judge, Jerry Johnson Sheriff, Rexann Turrentine Tax Assessor Collector, Ramon Gallegos County Attorney, Shawn Cox Constable, and Eddie Ryburn Precinct One Commissioner, Don Robertson Precinct Three Commissioner. By Tuesday afternoon Jerry Johnson and Albert Flores had filed for Sheriff, Rexann Turrentine for Tax Assessor Collector, Alan Bayer and Bill Doc Grant for County Judge, and Eddie Ryburn, Jess Chidester, Mike Swain for Precinct One Commissioner. all entries so far are in the Democratic Primary.
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