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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1996
Page
1
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The Terry County United Way drive has raised over $24,000, about 60 percent of the 1996 target of $38,500. Local Chairman Jody Bradley says momentum continues as volunteers coordinate efforts to involve individuals, groups, and businesses in supporting 12 agencies including Brownfield Meals on Wheels, Brownfield Senior Citizens, and Caprock Girl Scouts Council.
December 22, 1996 Brownfield City Council approved joining the Coalition for Community and Economic Development, a group formed after the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce proposed tactics to limit how towns spend half-cent sales tax revenue. Mayor George Cox named as liaison. council approved 6-0 with one absent. The meeting also allowed private clubs to stay open to 2 a.m. with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approval. New Year’s Eve hours debated but authority constraints cited. A budget error led to tabling the Brownfield Chamber hotel motel tax budget, and Lloyd Hahn was reappointed to the West Texas Municipal Power Association Board alongside Jake Geron.
Entomologist Phillip Kidd of the Terry County Extension Service explains that boll weevils are hardy and will persist despite freezing weather. A prolonged cold spell could reduce numbers, but many weevils overwinter hidden in leaf litter and ground debris, making exact losses uncertain until spring.
The City of Brownfield will receive 61346.41 in December sales tax rebates, up 46.68 percent from a year ago, boosting the annual total to 707160.26, the highest in 11 years. City Manager Dick Fletcher cites cotton crops and strong local economy as factors while noting delayed state figures. Meadow City totals also rise with December receipts of 420.47 and year total of 3658.
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