Eddie Ryburn seeks re election as Terry County Commissioner
Eddie Ryburn announces his bid for a second term as Terry County Precinct One Commissioner. He cites four years in office, 30 years in county business, and 40 years residency. He pledges road maintenance, prudent budgeting, courthouse HVAC upgrades, courtroom expansion, and continued road improvements.
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Eddie Ryburn
Terry County
Precinct One
Teri
Courtney
Brittney
First Christian Church
Devin
Grant Seeks Terry County Judge in March Democratic Primary
Bill Doc Grant announces his candidacy for Terry County Judge in the March 4 Democratic Primary. He pledges to learn duties through education, run an efficient government, maintain a fair court, cooperate with officials, and listen to residents to inform decisions for Terry County. He cites his fair-minded approach and his wife Mary as a supportive partner.
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Bill
Doc’ Grant
Terry County
Mary
Swain enters race for Terry County Commissioner seat
Swain announces Democratic bid for Terry County Commissioner Precinct 1. A lifelong Brownfield resident born there, he operates much of the family land and holds a Tech degree from 1981. He cites farm management, heavy equipment, labor relations and budgeting as key qualifications and serves as president of the Terry County Cooperative Gin board.
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Mike Swain
Terry County
Swain
Precinct 1
Brownfield
Texas Tech
University
Tech
See Paper Page 4 column on Texas sales tax history
Lynn Brisendine discusses how taxes fund public needs yet taxes, especially sales tax, have risen in Texas since 1961. He traces rate increases from 2 percent to 6.25 percent, notes local add-ons raising costs, and weighs fairness versus regressivity in the system.
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Lynn Brisendinel
Texas
Christmas Tree for Kids Brings Gifts to Terry County Youth
Volunteers loaded bicycles on Christmas Eve for the Christmas Tree for Kids program in Terry County. More than 150 area children received gifts this year, with volunteers delivering toys and joy to local youngsters.
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Terry County
City by Josie Schlink Warns of Rising Check Scams
Brownfield police and local banks report a surge in check scams offering large checks with promises of high returns. Victims deposit the check then wire 10 percent back. later banks reveal the funds are worthless. Officials urge caution and prompt reporting.
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Josie Schlink
Brownfield
Tony Serbantez
Serbantez
Nigeria
Canada
U.S
First Bank of Brownfield
Tennessee
Jimmy Jones
First Bank
Jones
CASA wraps up active year for South Plains volunteers
CASA of the South Plains reports 2007 activity and outlines 2008 goals. Executive Director Amy Paiva notes 44 Terry County kids in the program with 12 local volunteers and a need for more helpers. Volunteers visit twice monthly, compile court reports, and assist with foster care cases under the judge’s guidance.
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CASA
South Plains
United Fund
Terry County
Amy Paiva
Paiva
Amut
Brownfield
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