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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1997
Page
6
The Brownfield News reprints Ben Ezzell’s Articles of Faith asserting press freedom and public service. It pledges unbiased reporting, openness to readers, and clear stance on public questions while denying unsigned submissions. The piece frames the newspaper as a private company serving the public interest and invites signatures.
The BBB urges careful buying of home security systems covering sensors, control units and monitors with attention to licensing and reliability reports. It also cautions on mail order foods with quality versus price, delivery promises, proper packaging, and keeping records, plus contacting state officials for guidance.
Footnotes recount diverse Texas New Year customs from Mexican tertulias to German and English traditions and the belief in a first footer. It notes laundry bans, black eyed peas, and prosperity rites, then shifts to travel Texas and the tuition of West Texas A M University Canyon, plus readers query on constable duties, their constitutional election and local authority as peace officers and bailiffs.
Texas history notes WFAA in Dallas started broadcasting in 1922 and joined NBC in 1927. Fort Worth marked TV beginning with WBAP TV in 1948. Brownfield News serves Brownfield and Terry County, Texas.
In the past week we called 911 twice and were awakened by frightening emergencies. Both times we received punctual, professional, and compassionate help from 911 personnel, the police, and the paramedics. Brownfield and Terry County residents are fortunate to have these dedicated responders. Barry and Ann Sims.
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