Peanut expansion boosts Brownfield and Terry County economy
Brownfield gains a new peanut industry expansion with year round jobs and potential tax base growth. Precinct 1 Commissioner Earl Brown Precinct 2 Commissioner Dale Andrews Precinct 4 Commissioner Jesse Hartman and Precinct 3 Commissioner Don Robertson praise the move as a major plus for Terry County. Chamber president Eddie Ryburn and peanut industry leaders expect more workers and sustained peanut growth locally, with Crop Docs co-owners predicting added jobs and a solid commitment to the area.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Precinct 1
Earl Brown
Dale Andrews
Precinct 4
Jesse Hartman
Don Robertson
Precinct
Bill Would Lower Voting Age to 16 in Texas House
Rep. Ron Wilson introduced House Bill 482 to lower the voting age by two years, arguing 16-year-olds can handle civic duties. Terry County Clerk Ann Willis opposes, citing insufficient information for young voters and potential registration burdens. the bill awaits House Elections Committee action.
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Cerise J. Merritt
Houston
Ron Wilson
Wilson
Terry
Ann Willis
Willis
House Elections Committee
Sheller move shows confidence in local peanut industry
The News spoke with agriculture specialists Terry County Extension Agent Scott Russell and Terry County Farm Services Agency Director Danny Decker about the Birdsong Peanut Sheller. Russell says it will be a tremendous benefit to peanut production in the area and signals confidence.
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Terry County
Scott Russell
Danny Decker
Terry County Farm Services Agency
Russell
BISD Board to consider Howard release request
Brownfield ISD will meet Monday at 6 30 p m to discuss contract extensions and salary for Dr Charles Harrison and other administrators. The board will consider releasing BHS Athletic Director Mark Howard from his contract and his resignation, with possible move to Frisco. Other items include demolition bids and Oak Grove change orders.
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Brownfield
BISD
Charles Harrison
Harrison
BHS
Mark Howard
Howard
Frisco
Filing for local races begin Monday in Terry County
Residents may file for seven local government seats in Terry County starting Monday February 17 with filing closing March 19. Positions include Brownfield Meadow and Wellman school boards city councils and BRMC board. BRMC has one unexpired two year term. no seats open on the Water District board.
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Terry County
Brownfield, Meadow and Wellman Union
Brownfield, Meadow and Wellman
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
South Plains Underground Water Conservation District Board of Directors
Meswabeld Shock Bend
Ann Willis
Brownfield
Bobby Brewer
Glenn Waters
Speed
Noble
Brewer
Waters
Meadow School Board
Ee Bayer
Darrell Bingham
Wellman Union School Board
Clay Neill
Randy Simpson
Meadow City
Teresa Back
James Smith
James White
Wellman
Marty Lindsey
Manuel Banda
Eric Horton
Weilman City Hall
Brmc Board of Directors
Fear, duct tape and urban dread spill from paper n ink
The column laments fear in modern life as shoppers flood hardware stores with duct tape and supplies amid orange terror alerts. It recalls a tornado strike, a boastful boss, and how fear is weaponized to keep people on edge, highlighting human fragility.
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Captain Kirk
Space Warriors
Mamma
North East
Plasic
Paradise
Duct Tape and Terror on the South Plains of Texas
A reflective opinion piece questions widespread fear during heightened terror alerts. The author defends cautious self protection, rejects overreaction, and contrasts media sensationalism with practical preparation. The narrator mentions duct tape readiness, plastic-wrapped houses, and a resolve to stay vigilant without surrendering daily life.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Eddie Ryburn
Ryburn
Michael Franke
Agriculture Systems
J. Leek & Associates
Texas
Dusty Timmons
Justin Tuggle
Tuggle
Dulae Mele Mule
Luis
Healthy Hearts
Nikki Vinson
Dallas Area
Oak Grove
Jay Lashaway
Ronny Burran
BHS Commons
Joe Sears
Chamber of
Lee Howard
By Lynn Brisendine
James Norman Hall
Hades
South Plains
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