DWI Dangers and Penalties Highlight Texas Record
A Texas warning outlines the consequences of driving while intoxicated. County Attorney Ramon Gallegos stresses New Year’s Eve and Prom night as high risk, urges designated drivers, and notes fines, jail terms, and license suspensions for first to third offenses. It covers ignition interlock, open container penalties, and child passenger DWI penalties.
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Texas
Ramon Gallegos
Terry County
Our
Gallegos
Brownfield
New Mexico
Officials to be sworn in New Year's Day
Eight Terry County and District officials will take oaths for four year terms at 9 a.m. Monday in the District Courtroom of the Terry County Courthouse. Officials include Terry County Judge Doug Ryburn, Precinct Two Commissioner Dale Andrews, Precinct Four Commissioner Jesse Hartman, District Clerk Paige Lindsey, Tax Assessor-Collector Roxann Turrentine, County Clerk Ann Willis, County Treasurer Bobbye Jo Floyd, and Justice of the Peace Mike Bennett. District Judge Kelly Moore will administer the oaths. Ryburn is briefly in BRMC for treatment and will be sworn in January 1.
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Terry County
Doug Ryburn
Precinct
Dale Andrews
Jesse Hartman
Paige Lindsey
Roxann Turrentine
Ann Willis
Bobbye Jo Floyd
Mike Bennett
Kelly Moore
Ryburn
BRMC
Gerald Ford remembered amid national mourning and praise
The piece honors Gerald R. Ford, the only U.S. president who entered office without a vote of the people, noting his Capitol Rotunda lying in state and broad tribute. It recalls Watergate’s impact, Nixon’s resignation, and Ford's ascent, contrasted with public outrage over alleged abuses of power.
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Lynn Brisendine
Wall Street
United States
Capitol
Washington, D.C
Gerald R. Ford
Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Ford
Congress
Tip O'Neill
House
Nixon
Oval Office
IRS
FBI
CIA
Area schools resume schedules after holidays
Local students return to classes as Wellman-Union ISD restarts on Wednesday January 3 Meadow ISD resumes Thursday January 4 and Brownfield ISD returns Tuesday January 9, signaling the end of holiday break and the start of regular schooling across the area.
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Goodfellows Drive Returns Joy To 132 Local Families
Chief Goodfellow Butch Wagner praises the 132 families and 200 children helped by this year’s Goodfellows drive. City workers, Mary West, Mary Jo Collins and Kelly Taber coordinated funds and logistics. About $6,000 plus toys and groceries were donated by residents and businesses. Delivery was completed in roughly 90 minutes, demonstrating Brownfield’s community spirit.
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News
Goodfellow
Butch Wagner
Wagner
Mary West
Mary Jo Collins
Kelly Taber
United Supermarket
Napa Auto Parts
Brownfield
Christmas Tree For Kids drive deemed success
Terry County officials announced the 2006 Brownfield Christmas Tree for Kids Drive ended well after a slow start. Donations from Cooper Natural Resources and MJB Co. plus many locals brought in about $6,000 for about 200 children, with organizers planning to save funds for next year and future needs. Sheriff Jerry Johnson and County Clerk Ann Willis highlighted youth groups’ contributions and the community’s spirit.
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Terry County
Ann Willis
Jerry Johnson
Johnson
Cooper Natural Resources
MJB Co
Child Protective Services
National Day of Mourning Set for Jan 2 2006
President George W. Bush issues an executive order declaring a National Day of Mourning on Tuesday January 2 to honor President Gerald Ford. The U S Post Office and Terry County Courthouse will be closed while Brownfield City Hall remains open.
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Gerald Ford
George W. Bush
U.S
Terry County
Brownfield
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