9 1 1 Observes Anniversary of Emergency Service
Brownfield Chief J T Churchwell calls the first year of 9 1 1 Emergency Service in Terry County a great success. Auditors from GTE and the state 9 1 1 commission praised the system as well operated after 908 calls since October 1990. The service has saved lives by faster response times with EmergiCare technicians on call and doctor consultation. The primary answering point remains Brownfield Police Department with EmergiCare Ambulance, Brownfield Fire Department and Terry County Sheriff’s Department as secondary points. Plans for a VIS voice information system could allow targeted evacuations via telephone alerts in disasters. Local officials coordinate with state officials and GTE. more than 3,000 residents have received 9 1 1 tours and education.
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Churchwell
Brownfield Police Department
Brownfield
Wellman and Meadow Fire Departments
Terry County
EmergiCare Ambulance
Brownfield Fire Department
State
Councilmen Accept Bid for ISF Water Sewer Extension
City council on Thursday accepted a $272 455 bid from Rhode Construction for water and sewer extensions to the Intermediate Sanction Facility under construction south of the city. Other bids ranged to $389 617. The grant process with SPAG remains pending as officials proceed at their own risk.
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Raymond Holguin
Lubbock
Rhode Construction
Dick Fletcher
Rhode Company
Court
Craft Construction
L.A. Fuller and Sons
Amarillo
Scott Tiny
Odessa
South Plains Association of Governments
Fletcher
SPAG
Johnson seeks reelection as Terry County Sheriff in 1992 race
Terry County Sheriff Jerry Johnson, who took office in January 1989 after 19 years in law enforcement, announces candidacy for re election in the Democratic primaries. He praises progress and outlines plans while details on incentives for city projects and rural services appear in related council notes.
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Terry County
Jerry Johnson
Johnson
Jesse Johnson Jr
Brownfield
Brownfield Police Department
News Holiday deadlines set for Christmas edition
The News announces holiday hours with all news and advertising deadlines at 12 noon Monday for the Wednesday December 25 edition. The paper will go to press Monday evening and be delivered early Tuesday morning so staff can spend holiday time with families.
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Goodfellows Seek Volunteers for Toy and Food Boxes
Dick Fletcher, chairman of the local Goodfellows, reports toys moved to the Terry County Rodeo Barn for sorting this Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. They will assemble boxes. groceries go on Monday. baking hens and bread Tuesday. Distribution starts 7 a.m. Tuesday to aid over 200 families. Cash donations total 1327, down 300 from last year. Call 637-4547 to donate or volunteer. drop offs at the fire station or City Hall through Monday.
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Dick Fletcher
Goodfellows
Terry County Rodeo Barn
Fletcher
City Hall
Jones Accepts Fort Worth Church Post as Youth Pastor
Wayne Jones, longtime Brownfield Youth Director and FCA sponsor, resigns from First Baptist Brownfield to become associate pastor and student minister at North Richland Hills Baptist Church in Fort Worth. He leaves behind a 6,500 member church with a large staff and his ties to Cub Stadium and Cub Gym.
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Raymond Holguin
First Baptist Church
Brownfield
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Cub Stadium
Cub Gym
Wayne Jones
Fort Worth
Jones
North Richland Hills Baptist Church
County Commissioners Set Monday Meeting Agenda
Terry County officials outline Monday session with a potential lobby shoe shine stand if the Court Residential Treatment Center request is approved. Topics include pledged securities by L J Richardson of First National Bank, reports from extension agents Jane Blay and Dirk Aaron, jail plumbing by Sheriff Jerry Johnson, and county barn personnel. The agenda covers the Texas Quarry and Pit Safety Act, a shelving need discussed by Librarian Irene Paddock, and parking lot matters.
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Terry County
Court
L.J. Richardson
First National Bank
Jane Blay
Dirk Aaron
Jerry Johnson
Irene Paddock
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J.T. Churchwell
GTE
State 9
David Sartain
Lynn Brisendine
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Roy Edwards
George Cox
Cox
Council
Lee Jones
County Commissioners Meeting
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