Cowboys Fourth Down Gamble Sparks Texas Debate
Paper and ink column reflects on the Cowboys go for it on fourth down under Barry Switzer. Critics like Jimmy Johnson and Mike Ditka label the call dumb and dumber while fans and ex-coaches weigh in on leadership, rally potential, and Texas pride as Go Rangers echoes in the background.
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
Barry Switzer
Jimmy Johnson
Mike Ditka
Switzer
Jerry Jones
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Buddy Ryan
Johnson
Ryan
Jones
Art Modell
World Wrestling Federation
Go Rangers
Goodfellows prepare annual giftbox drive for Brownfield
The Brownfield Goodfellows organization runs its 30 year old holiday food and toy drive for Brownfield and Terry County. Donations of cash and toys are sought through Friday Dec 21 for the Christmas Dinner and Toy Drive to be delivered Dec 23. Cash at City Hall and toys at the Fire Department.
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Brownfield Goodfellows Organization
Brownfield
Terry County
Goodfellow
Dick Fletcher
Lions Club
Fletcher
City Hall
Fire Department
Goodfellow Toys
Bruce Dorsett
Randy Martin
American Legion Hall
Martin
Shawnie
Marvin Dawson
Tony Phillips resigns as Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager Tony Phillips resigns after more than three decades with Brownfield. He will leave Jan. 2 to enter farming, citing a desire to pursue new interests. City Manager Dick Fletcher praises Phillips for his work with Public Works and the Subtitle D landfill and calls him a trusted right hand.
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Tony Phillips
Phillips
The
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Dick Fletcher
Tony
Fletcher
Lee Phillips
Hospital board reviews recent survey of facility
Brownfield Regional Medical Center directors studied a Community Needs Assessment showing 117 responses with 100 approving services. Residents praised ER, nurses, and care while 17 doubted sufficiency. Administrator Mike Click explained space constraints and plans for a doctors clinic, noting the upstairs leased to a children’s center and outpatient needs expanding.
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Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Brownfield
BRMC
Mike Click
Click
West Texas Children's Assessment Center
St. Mary's
Lubbock Methodist
Lanny Webb
Commissioners push ahead on WTCAC building project
Terry County commissioners heard an update on the West Texas Children’s Assessment Center on Bynum Lane. Architects Messersmith and Klug reported plans near 80-90 percent, with bids likely in February and construction potentially starting next spring. Final cost near 1.795 million, above the 1.5 million bond, signaling a need for additional funding possibly via new bonds.
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Terry County
Wtcac Board of Directors
Messersmith
WTCAC
Bob Torrez
Terry County United Way pushes toward $32,000 goal
Terry County United Way reports $26,915.73 raised toward a $32,000 goal in this year’s drive. Donations come from Advanced & general, Employee, School, and Church divisions totaling over $8,000 short of the target. Funds support a dozen area agencies including the Red Cross Salvation Army Meals on Wheels and Big Brothers Big Sisters among others.
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Council of Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Children's Protective Services
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Brownfield Meals On Wheels
Brownfield Senior Citizens
Goodfellows
Terry County Summer Recreations
Boys Scouts
Caprock Girl Scout Council
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Women's Protective Services
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Debbi Rogotzke
Debbi Rogotzke, a Brownfield native and 1981 BHS graduate, runs Debbi's Place on West Main and leads the Christmas in the Park event at the National Guard Armory. The second annual craft fair features 40 booths, toys or food donations for Goodfellows, local entertainment, a flag football showcase, Santa, and a photo contest with prince and princess crowning.
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