Old Texas West to Other Texas Letter to Comptroller
A 1990s era open letter to Texas Comptroller John Sharp laments rainfall graphs omitting large swaths of West Texas. The writer defends the Panhandle and Abilene basin, urges recognition of the “Other Texas,” and criticizes neglect of western counties and cities while acknowledging flood hardships.
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
John Sharp
Sharp
Texas
Bob Bullock
West Texas
Panhandle
Richard
Monicker
Abilene
Rudd Receives State Honor for Legislative Leadership
Texas State Representative Jim Rudd of Brownfield, eight term lawmaker for House District 77, was awarded the Texas Chamber of Commerce Legislative Leadership Award for 1991. The honor recognizes outstanding public service by key lawmakers who distinguished themselves in regular and special sessions over the past year.
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Jim Rudd
Brownfield
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mitchell Elevated to Vice President at First National Bank
Diane Mitchell has been promoted to Vice President and Cashier at First National Bank after the January board meeting. President Pat O’Daniel praised her leadership and accomplishments while noting she has served with Lee Mitchell, and highlighted criteria include sponsorship of business legislation and leadership on key issues. The Texas Chamber of Commerce represents over 4,000 businesses and 350 local chambers.
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Diane Mitchell
First National Bank
Pat O'Daniel
O'Daniel
Diane
Mitchell
Lee Mitchell
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Brownfield Intermediate to join Texas Partnership Schools Initiative
Brownfield Intermediate School will join 82 Texas campuses in the Partnership Schools Initiative by the Texas Education Agency. The program gives schools flexibility from state laws to boost achievement and close gaps while letting educators design lessons and timing. Principal Tedna Taylor and Superintendent Dr. John Dosher emphasized equity, excellence, and teacher autonomy.
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Raymond Holguin
Brownfield Intermediate
Texas Education Agency
Partnership Schools Initiative
Tedna Taylor
Brownfield
John Dosher
Hutchison touts Texas First plan during Texas tour
Texas State Treasurer Kay Bailey Hutchison toured Brownfield as part of a seven city mission promoting a Texas First policy. She urged Texas office requirements for brokers accountants and lawyers, cited a record $1 billion raised for taxpayers, highlighted unclaimed property returns, and questioned state lottery management while projecting $462 million first year revenue.
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Texas
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Texas First
Kelly Sinclair
Brownfield
Hutchison
James
Amy" Evans
State Treasury
California
Robin Hood
EPA
Texas Water Commission
George Bush
John Sharp
Brownfield and Wellman Livestock Shows Schedule Update
The Brownfield Livestock Show starts at 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Terry County Show Barn. The Wellman show is at 6 p.m. Monday Feb 3. Terry County Livestock Show runs Feb 6 to 8 at the Show Barn with weigh-in Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lambs Friday 10 a.m. then swine. Saturday steers 9 a.m. barbecue noon premium sale 1 p.m.
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Terry County
Ten Intermediate students selected for SPC program
Ten Intermediate students have been selected to participate in a program matching them with foreign and local students at South Plains College. Tedna Taylor notes the program aims to teach about cultures and the value of education.
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South Plains College
Tedna Taylor
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Lynn Brisendine
Brownfield High School
Judy Collins
Ken
Cub Gym
Collins
Lubbock Christian University
Charla Durham
Stuart Williams
Carmen Bloodworth
Lance Pfeiffer
Amanda Trites
Shawn Smith
David Artain
Rudd
FNB
E Mudd
Brownfield Intermediate School
BIS
Dosher
Taylor
SPC
PTA
Cubs
Lady Cubs
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