Bale count down 50,000 By John Trischitti III
Terry County gins report 132,028 bales this year, with totals from Fiber-Tex Gin 14,672 and Johnson Gin 5,100 up to Quality Gin 143. Prices hover around loan levels as farmers seek about 70 cents to cover costs.
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John Trischitti III
Terry County
Johnson
West Gin
Windham Co-op
Jerry Warren
Texas Agriculture Extension Service
Warren
Kyle King
King
Brownfield Debates Armory Lease and Roof Repair Plan
Brownfield City Council tabled a proposal to lease the vacant National Guard Armory to the Texas Military Facilities Commission with a five year path to ownership at a $10,000 five year cost. An update on Brownfield Intermediate Sanction Facility roof repairs estimated around $1,000 for now and possible fault attribution remains unresolved. Council also heard Rialto Theater water bill relief and discussed a 2001 seal coating project with Parkhill Smith Cooper.
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National Guard
Texas Military Facilities Commission
Brownfield Intermediate Sanction
Don McWhorter
McWhorter
Terry County
BHS
Commission
Robert Noble
Jim Pete Hale
Jean Shotts
Eldon Jobe
Brownfield Intermediate
Chitect
Jobe
G. Greenstreet, Inc
Lubbock
Greenstreet
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Don Sales
Jim Rudd
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper
Christmas tree drop off locations announced for Brownfield
Brownfield residents have four drop off sites for Christmas trees from December 26 through January 20. Locations include 100 South Cedar near Main and Hill, 500 N. 3rd north of Jake Geron Park, and the southwest corner of 5th and Buckley. The Municipal Solid Waste landfill will close this weekend from December 23 to December 27 and again from December 30 through January.
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South Cedar
Main and
Hill
Lanny
Jake Geron Park
5Th
Buckley
Brownfield Wind L.L.C. sides with city on turbine costs
The City of Brownfield seeks to minimize wholesale electricity costs by terminating obligations tied to six wind turbines. Brownfield Wind L.L.C. and the city reviewed development costs and a study agreement with Texas Wind Power. They plan to pursue any funds recoverable from EPRI, with proceeds split equally. City officials declined further comment.
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Texas Wind Power
Texas
Brownfield Wind L.L.C
EPRI
Wade
Brownfield News
Jim Pete Hale
Hale
Jean Shotts
Shotts
Paper n Ink Holiday Message Reflects Local News Tone
A Christmas greeting from the News staff wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It notes time off with families, return to Brownfield and Terry County coverage, and looks ahead to 2001 and the new century with a call to drive safely.
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Herald Angels
Santa Claus
Brownfield
Terry County
Burglary and Malicious Mischief Reported in Brownfield
A burglary occurred between November 22 and November 27, 2000 in the 500 North 2nd Street area with items taken from a residence. A separate criminal mischief occurred December 19, 2000, 9:00 PM to December 20, 2000, 7:30 AM near 1700 Carter Drive. Call the Brownfield Crime Line at 637-2511 or email bod at door net. Anonymous tips welcome. The line is nonprofit, funded by donations from Brownfield and Terry County. Mail donations to Brownfield Crime Line Inc. PO Box 1446 Brownfield TX 79316.
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Carter Dr
Brownfield Crime Line
Crime Line
Brownfield
Terry County
Brownfield Crime Line Inc. PO
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