Private jail plan eyed by Terry County officials
County leaders discussed a 20 year private jail contract proposal from CCA to house prisoners from multiple counties including 24 hour holds. They warned of high transport costs and questioned county participation by Lubbock and Hale. District officials noted current overflow housing with Hockley County may avoid state sanctions briefly.
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CCA
Keesee
Herb Chesshir
Berryhill
Chesshir
Hockley County
Terry
State Jail Standards Commission
Hockley
Texas
Jail Standards Commission
Brownfield Regional Medical Center finances discussed
The BRMC board approved pension plan adjustments moving from five to 5.4 percent, saving costs for the hospital and benefiting employees, while employee contributions remain at five percent. They raised ER physician pay from $30 to $32 to cover higher insurance, contingent on a year of coverage. Nearby notes mention gratitude to supporters, plans for a local senior education program, and a study on plant affiliate options with a possible O.B. and indigent care agreement.
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Keesee
Commissioners’ Court
Sheriffs Office
Earl Jones
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Brownfield
Jones
Houston
Terry County Fair Association
Kelly Moore
McMillan
E.R
Terry County
Anthony
Morris Knox
John B. Cruce
Cindy
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
Alpha Theta Pi Sorority
Alpha Theta Pi
Hopsital
Imogene
Anthony D. Dever
Texas
Reese A.F.B
Brownfield I.S.D
DPS
Lubbock
Two jailed for forgery suspected elsewhere
Two men jailed this week on forgery charges are identified as John Francis Gillespie Jr of unknown address and Alfredo Chapa Jr of Tulsa. Gillespie faces additional charges and bonds totaling 17,500. Chapa’s bond is 10,000. Deputies say warrants extend across West Texas.
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Brownfield
Tulsa
Terry County
John Francis Gillespie
Alfredo Chapa
Gillespie
Terry
Andrews
Chapa
Andrews County
Sheniff
West Texas
Brownflield
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
400 Club
W. Bridges
Brownfield Hospital
Lubbock Road
Midland
Palo Alto
E. Tate
Welch
Tx 137
N. 2Nd St
Tohoka Road
Demolition bids to be opened by Brownfield City Council
Brownfield City Council will open bids Thursday morning for demolishing three dilapidated buildings including the former Farr’s Super Market sites at 711-713 Lubbock Road and 410 Lubbock Road. An agenda note cites a Nov 25 compliance deadline and anticipated cost recovery via liens. The meeting also includes possible action on Sage Street and Main Street payments.
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Brownfield City
Dick Fletcher
Farr
Lubbock Road
Fletcher
Dies
Hendley
Duane Moss
Residents reject Sage St pavement plan amid unpaid assessments
A council proposal to pave Sage Street and part of Main Street was dropped after most property owners along the streets refused to pay the proposed assessments. A petition dated Oct 26 and signed by 37 residents cited increased traffic and dust from unpaved streets and asked paving with or without curb and gutter. A state highway department public forum on highway improvements is planned in Lubbock on Feb 17.
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Gillham Park
State Highway Department
Lubbock
Juniors Show Test Scores Drop Before Graduation
Texas juniors face additional opportunities to pass the TEAMS test with eight-two of one hundred thirty three completing both sections and sixteen failing both. Last year’s results show one hundred forty juniors with a different pass rate. Brownfield district considers career ladder policy changes, asbestos liability actions, and district audits. Insurance rates for employees and families are set.
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Texas
State Board of Education
Brownfield
Jack Pinson
Rusty Andrews
Don Hendley
BCISD
Martin
United Way listings for coming year include local agencies
The coming year’s United Way plan lists agencies such as the Goodfellow Fund Brownfield Senior Citizens Terry County Recreation Program Brownfield Meals on Wheels Salvation Army Red Cross Boy Scout Troop 774 Caprock Girl Scout Council West Texas Boys Ranch Southwest Diabetic Foundation and Children's Protective Services of Terry County.
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Goodfellow Fund
Brownfield
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Hale
Gillham Pond
Russ McKee
BRMC
Sage St
Main St
United Way
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