Brownfield council advances CRTC financing steps
Brownfield City Council moved forward on funding for the Court Residential Treatment Center project at a Thursday meeting. They approved notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for construction and waterworks extensions, selected a financial advisor and bond counsel, and chose Brownfield State Bank to sell the certificates with First National Bank purchasing half. market rates were seven to seven and a quarter percent.
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Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Roy Edwards
Joe Sears
Fletcher
First Southwest
Abilene
Fulbright and Jaworski
Dallas
Sears
Edwards
Brownfield State Bank
BSB
First National Bank
George Williford
Literacy program advances reading progress in Terry County
Margie Tapia works with tutor Yvonne Banta in the Laubach literacy program sponsored by the Terry County Literacy Council. Irene Paddock coordinates at Kendrick Memorial Library. Twenty one adults are enrolled with seventeen tutors aiding progress. Paddock notes a need for more bilingual teachers as the program continues its two year run.
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Margie Tapia
Yvonne Banta
Laubach
Terry County Literacy Council
Mary Jo Hamilton
Kendrick Memorial Library
Irene Paddock
Tapia
Paddock
County filing deadline set for county offices
Filing runs through Jan 2 for county elected posts with forms filed via county party chairs. Prospective candidates must designate a campaign treasurer and report contributions and expenditures. filing fees range from 300 for Justice of the Peace to 600 for County Judge and other county offices. Voter registration and residency requirements apply.
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W.H
Dub" Holleman
Democratic Party
James
Amy" Evans
Ann Willis
Justice of the Peace
Willis
Terry County
Texas
Brownfield holiday business hours announced by Chamber
Brownfield merchants and Chamber of Commerce members release Christmas season schedules. Many outlets list limited Friday to Tuesday hours, others stay open all days except Christmas, and some close Sunday and Monday with varied Saturday hours. Several firms note uncertain closing times or restricted weekend openings.
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Brownfield
Chamber of Commerce
Anthony's
Dairy Queen
J-Bar- M
Kentucky Fried Chicken
McDonald's
Nelson's Pharmacy
Odell's
Orlando
Texaco
Ayburn
Finn
Shiloh Steak House
Sonic Drive- In
United Super Markets
Wal-Mart
Bayless Jewelry
Brock Printing
Brown- Tex Tool
Brownfield Auto Supply
Brownfield Floral
Brownfield Glass
Carol Lee
Clinic Pharmacy
DePoyster
Eddins-Walcher
F&s Pharmacy
Farmers Co-op
Flowers
Gebos
Hamilton Tire
Higginbotham
Cagles
City Fruit Stand
Interior Motives
Sonny's
Arco Pipe
Bayer Lumber
ERA Realtors
Lid- Zee
AVI Inc
Martinez Shamrock
Energas
Larry's Chemical
J-Bob's Steak House
Photography Class to Begin January 11
Novice shutterbugs are invited to attend four sessions by the fun classes wing of the Education Task Force. Classes start 8 p.m. Thursday Jan 11 at 1107 E Harris. Topics include equipment composition lighting landscape and people manual settings and film. Cost 20 per student. Bring money camera paper and pen. Instructor Kenna DuBose. For more information call 637-6362 or 637-4535.
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Education Task Force
E. Harris
Brownfield council discusses CRTC project and engineering pact
City leaders consider accepting three or four bid proposals for the CRTC project with a Jan. 18 builder selection. A probation building target is July 1 completion and Aug. 1 first client. PSC engineering agreement approved for smaller projects, while a submerged wastewater aerator risk nearly caused a plant shutdown but remained under warranty and repairable by Hilltop-Eaton. High winds also damaged an aerator harness, later secured by floating.
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Gilbert Garza
CRTC
Fletcher
PSC
Parkhill, Smith and Cooper), Inc
Lubbock
Hilltop-Eaton Company
Phoenix
Council
Paper n Ink Merry Christmas Editorial
Christmas message thanks essential workers and troops, recounts a Denver outdoor light tradition from 1914, and wishes readers a safe holiday season. Notes Brownfield staff dedication, prints early to give time with families, and urges driving care in winter weather.
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Brownfield
Seminole Sentinel
Denver
Colo
David Jonathan Sturgeon
D.D. Sturgeon
Chamber seeks citizen nominees for outstanding local award
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for an outstanding citizen from Terry County. The award will be presented at the annual chamber banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday Jan 13 in the High School Commons. Nominations are due Jan 5.
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Brownfield
Meadow Independent School District Trustees Endorse Performance Plan
Meadow Independent School District trustees approve an improvement plan linking to four goals from the Texas State Board of Education. Goals include meeting performance standards, a balanced curriculum, community involvement, and ongoing instructional innovation.
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Meadow Independent School District
Texas State Board of Education
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Harold Jones
By Lynn Brisendine
South Plains Printing Co
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Panama
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