Campaigns Begin for March 1998 County Elections
Garry Peebles notes filing opens Dec 3 and closes Jan 2 for the six county offices and district clerk. Democratic and Republican primaries set for March 10, with candidates required to name a campaign treasurer and pay a $600 or $300 filing fee. Early voting runs Feb 23 to March 6 at eight polling boxes across Terry County. Voters will receive new registration cards after Jan 1 and must hold a card 30 days before the Feb 9 primary voting deadline.
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Garry Peebles
Doug Ryburn
Ann Willis
Bobbye Jo Floyd
Paige Lindsey
Justice of the Peace
Frances Hansard
Bill Keesee
John Franks
Ryburn
Willis
Lindsey
Hansard
Franks
Keesee
Dale Andrews
Steve Mason
Terry County
Cliffa Herron
Amy Evans
Herron
Evans
Terry County Park
Brownfield School
Local Goodfellows Continue Toy Drive in Terry County
The Brownfield Goodfellows finalize plans for their annual Toy Drive aiding underprivileged children. Each listed family receives a toy and a complimentary food box for a traditional Christmas dinner. Originating about 30 years ago from the local Lions Club, the effort has grown into a long standing community tradition.
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Brownfield Goodfellows Group
Terry County
Mately
Lions Club
Goodfellow
Dick Fletcher
Jack Cargill
Steve Mason seeks Democratic primary in Precinct Two
Steve Mason announces his candidacy for the Democratic primary for Precinct Two. A Meadow High School and Texas A&M graduate, Mason worked four years as Assistant County Agent in Tom Green County, San Angelo, and runs a farming and cattle business in Terry County. He and wife Susan, a Brownfield High School teacher, have two sons Cody and Jett. the family attends First Christian Church where he is a deacon.
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Steve Mason
Mason
Meadow High School
Texas A&m Univ
Tom Green
San Angelo
Terry County
Susan
Brownfield High School
Cody
Jett
Oak Grove
Masons
First Christian Church
Faux bills and a dog with a brick tale
A Lion magazine item relays a Christmas season quip about yellow page duns that look like bills, plus a bus tale where a woman’s dog returns holding a brick, underscoring a humorous urban legend style. The piece preserves Lions International’s lighthearted column tone.
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Bowser
Lion
Lions International
Angel Tree aids Terry County youths this holiday season
Community effort by Children's Protective Services and the Salvation Army displays a tree in the Terry County Courthouse lobby to provide gifts for children from toddlers to teens. Last year the program supplied gifts to over 300 youngsters and donations are sought through Willis or Johnson with a December 19 deadline at 5 p.m. Donations may be given without naming a child, and volunteers will deliver gifts in one trip to each home.
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Angel Tree
Terry County Children’s Protective Services
Salvation Army
Children’s Protective Services
Terry County
Children’s Protective Services Board
Ann Willis
CPS
United Way
Willis
Johnson
Terry County 4 H group eyes future activity site
Terry County 4 H leaders and Extension Agent Steven Bradshaw discuss plans for a community 4 H facility to house projects and animals. The aim is to help 16 families currently keeping animals on others property and provide early youth programs to keep kids engaged.
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Garry Peebles
Terry County
Steven Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Post Office Urges Priority Mail for Christmas Shipments
U S Post Office warns customers who have not mailed cards or packages that time is running out. Officials say international holiday mail is likely too late, while domestic parcels should be sent by priority mail to ensure arrival, with rates cited for small packages.
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U.S
Brownfield
School Board to Meet Monday in Brownfield ISD
The Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. Items include a district employee health insurance proposal, the annual audit report, and an amendment to the current fiscal year's approved budget. The meeting is open to the public. Contact 637-2591 for more information.
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Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees
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Santa Claus
Jaleesa
Lynn Brisendine
Matilda
Evelyn Dalton
Jodi Johnson
Carla Bynum
Terry
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