Goodfellows prepare for Yule gift campaign
Mitch Word reports the Goodfellows Christmas Toy and Food Drive in Brownfield and Terry County gathers toys and cash for needy families. Chief Dick Fletcher says donations are strong and the effort aims to provide at least one toy per child plus a food box for a traditional Christmas dinner.
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United Way drive nears mid-point in Terry County
Mitch Ward reports the Terry County United Way drive is about halfway to the 1996 goal of 38500 with roughly 19000 raised. Chairman Jody Bradley says early momentum shows 49 percent of goal, and volunteers continue to mobilize individuals groups and businesses to support 12 local agencies including Brownfield Meals on Wheels and Red Cross.
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Terry County Jail passes ninth annual inspection
The Terry County Jail completed its annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards for the ninth consecutive year on Wednesday afternoon as Supervising Inspector Paul led the review.
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Post Office urges early mailing for Christmas packages
Officials warn ships must mail by December for Christmas delivery. Priority mail up to two pounds costs 3 dollars and International Express depends on destination. international express mail should be sent by December 21, with a 10.75 dollar rate up to eight ounces within the U.S. Express mail must be mailed by December 23.
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Lottery Fallout and Texas Politics Echo West of I 35
A West Texas reader comments on Texas Lottery management, naming director Nora Linares and lobbyist Lena Guerrero amid questions of corruption and influence. The column links Linares to Mike Moller, a convicted former Texas official, and notes massive prize money and scrutiny of the Lottery’s operations. Local lore touches on Plains history and farms from Levelland to Lamesa.
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Brownfield CISD Trustees Set 7:30 p.m. Meeting
The Brownfield CISD Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the School Administration Building to review their annual audit discuss a proposal from the Brownfield Community Theater Board and consider a district policy update. The meeting is open to the public. Contact willise 637 2591.
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Brownfield councilman Shoemann resigns for Post job
Brownfield resident and council member Bill Shoemann resigns effective Dec 27 to take a dual role as adult and juvenile probation officer in Post. The Portsmouth Iowa native says the move is a career step and will allow him to work with youths and pursue a Masters in Public Administration at Texas Tech. He thanks Brownfield for support from courthouse and city hall. See Shoemann Page 4.
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