Peanut growers face drought as yields fall in Terry County
Terry County peanut producers wrap a tough dry year with yields down 15 percent company wide for Brownfield DeLeon managers. Greg Lindsey notes hot spells and water deficits reduced both quantity and quality though overall product remained near average. Rain in winter and next year’s July would aid pre planting and crop recovery. Jimmy Shaver of Birdsong confirms weaker yields and grades due to July August heat and a cool spell.
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Brownfield DeLeon
Greg Lindsey
Lindsey
Brownfield Birdsong
Jimmy Shaver
Shaver
Terry County Extension Imp
Scott Russell
Christmas Tree for Kids drives gifts to Law Enforcement Center
Gifts for youngsters for the Christmas Tree for Kids program must be delivered to the Terry County Law Enforcement Center by 5 p.m. December 19. Recipients can pick up a name or drop off a gift at the center. deliveries will occur on Christmas Eve after Brownfield Goodfellows events. Below average rainfall left this year very dry with eight inches total moisture, hurting peanut and cotton crops. officials warn another drought year could devastate production.
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Terry County
Law Enforcement Center
Brownfield Goodfellows
Brownfield Council to set fee for sexually oriented business permit
The Brownfield City Council plans a 7:30 a.m. regular meeting with a Parkhill Smith & Cooper briefing on the wastewater plant project. Topics include audit for 2002 03, investment policy review, antenna lease addendum, creation of a Zoning Board of Adjustment, Fair Housing and CDBG program items, and appointing to fill the unexpired term of Rick Flores. The council will discuss establishing an application fee for sexually oriented business permits under Section 4.616.
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Brownfield
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper
Joe F. Hays
CPA
DTN Speednet Services
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Fair Housing Equal Opportunity
Rick Flores
City of Brownfield
Goodfellows drive continues at Brownfield City Hall
Donations of cash and toys for the Brownfield Goodfellows program are still being accepted at Brownfield City Hall. Contributions may be handed to Mary West or Mary Jo Collins. The Goodfellows meet at Terry County Barn at 7 a.m. on Wednesday December 24 to deliver items to local residents.
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Brownfield Goodfellows
Brownfield City Hall
Mary West
Mary Jo Collins
City Hall
Goodfellows
Terry County
BISD Board rejects change to Extracurricular Code of Conduct
Brownfield ISD trustees failed to pass a motion to amend the Extracurricular Code of Conduct by a 2 to 4 vote. Clint Ellis and Grady Herron supported the change, while Monty Henson Terry Duncan Tony Serbantez and Wayne Taylor opposed. Joe Morin was absent. A three month review began after a Sept meeting and a 7 member committee recommended excluding summer months. A 111 survey showed 58 favoring the revision and 53 favoring the policy as is.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield Isd
Bisd Board of Trustees
Clint Ellis
Grady Herron
Ellis
Monty Henson
Terry Duncan
Tony Serbantez
Wayne Taylor
Joe Morin
RISD
Charles Harrison
Henson
Duncan
Taylor
Serbantez
Saddam Hussein capture stirs debate on war and justice
The writer critiques media over coverage of Saddam Hussein's weekend capture, labeling him a tyrant and war criminal. They compare reactions across political lines, reflect on accountability and future trials, and stress the historical significance of bringing war criminals to justice.
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Lynn Brisendine
Saddam
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Iran
Hitler
Stalin
Pol Pot
Mao Tse Tung
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Brownfield Middle School
Brandee Simmons
Sabrina Blankenship
Russell
Bisd Board
Herron
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