City council debates bill and park electricity incident
The council denied a park electricity claim citing insurance findings of no city liability. They scrutinized a $5,768.75 city attorney bill, debated involved parties in Gunnels case, and discussed bidding for legal services as part of budget planning. Jake Geron was reappointed to the West Texas Municipal Power Agency board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thon
Fletcher
Don Robertson Electric
Roy Edwards
David Ervin
Gilbert Garza
Bill McGowan II
Alvin Mirll
Mary Gunnels
Mirll
McGowan
Bill Moss
Moss
Gunnels
Barney Lindly
Council
Nancy Wade
Wade
Jake Geron
West Texas Municipal Power Agency
Goodfellows Toy Drive Seeks Local Donations
The Goodfellows, dating back to a Lions Club project about 30 years old, continue a Christmas toy and food drive. Donations of new or used toys, and cash for purchases, are welcomed at City Hall or the Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department through Tuesday. For details contact Fletcher at 637-4547.
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Mately
Lions Club
Fletcher
City Hall
Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department
Goodfellow
Brownfield Fire Dept honors volunteers at annual banquet
The Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department honored its members at the annual banquet at the American Legion Hall. Fire Chief Marvin Dawson reviewed 1997 activity, noting 156 calls including 30 structure fires and 17 possible vehicle crashes. Manuel Garcia was named Fireman of the Year for 1997, with devotion to certification and rescue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department
American Legion Hall
H-Bar-C
Marvin Dawson
Manuel Garcia
Garcia
Dawson
Dennis Rowe
Darrell Wood
Rick Flores
Cary Thetford
Scotty Richolson
Alan McClure
Wayne Johnson
Bruce Dorsett
Robert Benton
Michael Dawson
David Cox
Randy Martin
Diana
BVF
Wiley Baker
Billy Demel
John Garcia
Jimmy Smotherman
Jimmie Rodgers
Brownfield and County Tax Rebates Rise in December
Brownfield city receipts total $64,828.03 in December sales tax rebates, up 5.67 percent from 1996. Year to date $786,692.83, up 11.24 percent. Meadow declines but yearly rebate rises 57.61 percent to $5,766.14. Terry County December rebates reach $23,740.46, up 13.04 percent. statewide annual total $2.1 billion, up 6.8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
John Sharp
Meadow
Terry County
Brownfield News Holiday Deadlines Schedule
Publisher Lynn Brisendine sets 12 p.m. Monday deadlines for classified and display ads ahead of a Tuesday delivery. News office hours shift with holidays closing Wednesday and Thursday, reopening Friday at 8:30 a.m. Friday noon deadline remains for the Sunday December 28 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Brisendine
The
Brownfield News
Young joins Elite Team cons on Dan
Barry Young, longtime resident, is chosen for the Pollard Friendly Ford Elite Team after the closing of Youngco. He describes the dealership as people minded with a customer oriented sales force and top service in the region, inviting friends to Loop 289 and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Young
Ford Elite
Ford
Young
Youngco
Loop 289
Indiana
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Center
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Mauro
Dwayne Pruitt
Ann Willis
Doug Ryburn
Goodfellows
Brownfield Fire Dept
Ctos E Tel
Lussock Road
BrownrieLo
Elite
Dan
Plains
Texas
P.O
Gol Fedies
W. Hill
W. Hill St
Brownfield Independent School District
General Fund
Food Service
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Food Service Special Revenue Fund
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