BCISD trustees review bookkeeping audit
The Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District board heard an unqualified audit by Keith Reeger noting overall strong financial handling with minor issues. They approved Reeger’s findings and a $1,020,693.48 insurance bid from Cargill Thames/Blue Cross Blue Shield over similar bids, while new interim finance manager Bob Painter and budget adjustments were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Ward
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees
CPA
Keith Reeger
Reeger
Rusty Andrews
Clara Garza
Candelario Davila
Charles Orum
Cargill-Thames Insurance
Health and Life Insurance
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
John R. Claborn
Bob Painter
Gary Goodin
Texas
TRS
Brownfield Boys Little Dribblers
Brownfield City Council Sets Brief Agenda at City Hall
The Brownfield City Council meets at 7 30 a m Thursday to consider a resident complaint by Bill Standifer and to approve the November bill from McGowan and McGowan for City Attorney Bill McGowan II. It will also discuss a West Texas Municipal Power Agency appointment and review upcoming capital improvement needs. The meeting is open to the public. Contact City Hall at 6374547.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
City Hall
Bill Standifer
McGowan and
McGowan
Bill McGowan II
West Texas Municipal Power Agency
Transistor tech sparks future computing from tiny beginnings
Lynn Brisendine traces the transistor’s 50 year arc from bulky radio tubes to silicon chips and copper wired circuits. The article highlights faster, smaller computers, smarter devices, and broader societal impact from this single invention.
Height-liner controversy rises in Brownfield gambling dispute
In Brownfield a dispute over video redemption centers or eight liners pits Pots Of Gold and nearby shops against County Attorney Dwayne Pruitt. Pruitt leads a regional task force arguing the machines violate Texas gambling law, while operators argue they are legal amusements with prize vouchers and non cash rewards. Public debate centers on payout percentages, age restrictions, and what constitutes illegal casino style gambling.
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Mitch Word
Texas
Brownfield
Dwayne Pruitt
Pots of Gold
Tohoka Road
Pruitt
Lubbock
Hockley
Crosby
Operation Fine Line
Keno Henderson
Henderson
Wal-Mart
United
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Alvin New
Town and Country, Inc
New
The
Amusement and Music Operators of Texas
AMOT
Cindy Rugeley
Rugeley
Lottery Commission
Name In The News A Good Neighbor
Robert Becker recalls a life in agriculture and teaching from Southland to Brownfield, spanning 37 years with stories of dust storms in the dustbowl era and cattle care. He taught at Brownfield High from 1957 to 1989, reflecting on a vocation shaped by community and history.
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Garry Peebles
Southland
Slaton
Post
Garza County
Robert Becker
Brownfield
Dawson County
Lamesa
Becker
Brownfield High School
H. Ross Perot
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Bcisd Trustees Review Bookkeeping
Manual Garcia
Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department
American Legion Hall
Garcia
John C. Garcia, Sr
Brownfield Fire
Marvin Dawson
Far Left
Michael Dawson
Far Right
BVFD
Lynn Brisendine
Area Task Force
Yauies
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