14 Feb 1996
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1996
Page
1
A collage of aphorisms and reflections from Lynn Brisendine and Marshall Day. The piece weaves secular wisdom, historic quotes, and social commentary on dreams, gratitude, planning, and civic life, urging readers to organize, dream, and act with contentment.
Terry County Commissioners held an all day session led by Judge Doug Ryburn with David Messersmith of MWM Klug Architects. Plans for the West Texas Children’s Assessment Center aim for 90 percent completion by March 11 and possible bid readiness by March 25, with construction tentatively set for late spring. The project, to be built on Bynum Lane, would include an emergency shelter and remedial treatment for abused and neglected children ages 6-17, funded by $1.5 million in general bonds and an estimated design cost earlier pegged at about $1.8 million.
During a lengthy meeting the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce board outlined plans for the 1996 Brisket and Bean Cookoff and Chamber Banquet set for April 13, plus a revamped July 4 celebration. Activities will include a chuckwagon cookoff, arts and crafts booths, and a traveling trophy for the brisket winner with out of town entries eligible for cash prizes. Darren Norwood is slated to perform at Cub Stadium in the Fourth of July event.
Jackie Cargill keynote at Brownfield First Baptist gym as Red Coats and Red Skirts honor. Former leaders praise local projects boosting jobs: 25 at Brownfield CRTC, 70 at ISF, 160 at Jim Rudd Facility, and 30 for a planned child services center. December sales tax up 12 percent. noted past setbacks but overall gains.
Mary Gunnels pursues legal action against Brownfield city following her acquittal on a charge of operating a home flowershop. The suit seeks unspecified damages and was filed Monday, with her family present during the proceedings.
A Terry County jury took three hours to convict Jorge Luis Rojo of first degree murder of his estranged wife Maria Rojo after a venue change from Gaines County. He received the maximum life sentence, following an argument on Sept. 13, 1994 in Seminole.
The Terry Memorial Hospital District Board approved a tax abatement for a Phillips 66 Food Plaza on Lubbock Highway with two to three year terms tied to spending and job creation. They also approved a $500 bid for Meadow lot 12 block 20, placing it back on the tax roll, a Patient Privacy Act compliance resolution, and reviewed the January finances showing $90,194.66 in the bank and $117,569.58 in accounts payable.
Brownfield City Council plans a 7:30 a.m. Thursday meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes a contract with the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority for conjunctive use water supply, bids for a mowing tractor exchange, and confirmation of the City Manager’s appointment of a new Administrative Assistant.
Anita Vasquez brightens St Marys Healthcare Center with a 15 year span of multi role duties from receptionist and office nurse to cashier and patient registerer. She also aids nurses, administers injections, and volunteers in church and charity activities while balancing a busy home life with husband Victor and three sons.
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