Winter Weather Causes Problems in Brownfield Area
Snow and sleet blanketed Brownfield and county areas as temperatures dipped to the teens and sleet turned to several inches of snow. The Weather Service predicted more snow and a wintry mix, followed by a warm-up into the 50s. Power outages affected Lyntegar Co op customers statewide. Minor accidents were reported, with one major fire in Brownfield at the Crystal Palace.
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Brownfield
U.S. Weather Service
Levelland Highway
Lyntegar Co-op
Brownfield News
Greg Henley
Lynteger
Henley
Terry County
Co-op
Martin County
Lyntegar
South Lens
Texas Highway Patrol
Crystal Palace
Amy Tidwell to represent Brownfield in Miss Texas
Brownfield resident Amy Tidwell, crowned Miss Brownfield on December 2, will compete in the Miss Texas pageant July 2 to 7 in Fort Worth. The Angelo State University freshman aims for a strong showing after earning over 1600 in scholarship money and recalling her earlier titles, including Miss Teen Brownfield in 1999.
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Amy Tidwell
Brownfield
John Trischitti III
Fort Worth
Tidwell
Angelo State University
Amy
Energas warns of high gas bills this winter
Energas cautions customers that wholesale natural gas, heating oil, propane and other energy costs are rising. Colder weather and stronger demand push expected residential winter bills 50 to 100 percent higher than last year. The company urges energy conservation, Budget Billing enrollment, and use of 1-800-363-7427 for help and questions.
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Energas Company
Energas
Tom Hawkins
Hawkins
Christmas tree drop off locations announced for Brownfield
Brownfield residents have four Christmas tree drop off sites from December 26 through January 20. Locations include 100 South Cedar between Main and Hill, south of Lanny and North A Street, 500 North 3rd north of Jake Geron Park, and the southwest corner of 5th and Buckley. The Municipal Solid Waste landfill will be closed December 23 to 27 and again December 30 to January 1.
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Brownfield
South Cedar
Main and
Hill
Lanny
Jake Geron
Y2K scare fades as 2000 ends in Texas town
In a Christmas week recap Lynn Brisendine notes travel delays from Brownfield to Hereford, minor accidents, and cold weather. The writer recalls Y2K predictions and reflections on tech fears, recounting a later Y2K software glitch in their classified ads system and the search for a new program.
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Hereford
Terry County
Brownfield
United States
Soviet Union
Desiderata Echoes Through the Holiday Season
In a reflective holiday note, timeless lines from Desiderata offer wisdom on peace, humility, and perseverance. The text urges readers to seek inner calm amid noise, to be true to themselves, and to strive for happiness despite life’s clamor and hardships.
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