Statement of Principles for The Brownfield News
This column recalls Ben Ezzell and his published principles for press freedom and community reporting. It outlines how The Brownfield News will cover public affairs with factual reporting, open opinion avenues, and rejection of unsigned submissions, noting local races and state contests shaping the primary season and looming fall campaigns.
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Ben Ezzell
Ezzell
Canadian Record
Ben
Brownfield News
Western Cotton Growers set program at Seagraves
Western Cotton Growers Inc and the AVI of Brownfield and Seminole team with Terry Yoakum Gaines counties and the Texas Agricultural Extension offices to host a half day cotton producers meeting at the Seagraves Community Building on Monday January 10. The program starts at 9 a.m. and ends with a free noon meal.
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Western Cotton Growers Inc
Seagraves
Texas Agricultural Extension Offices
Terry Yoakum
Combest to keynote South Plains conservation conference
U S Representative Larry Combest will key the morning session of the South Plains Soil Water Conservation Conference and Trade Show from 8 30 a m to 3 p m Thursday January 13 at the Terry County Show Barn His address topic is NAFTA and the Upcoming Development of New Farm Program Legislation Other speakers include Dr Dan Kreig Texas Tech Univ Dr Jim Leser Lubbock County Extension Agent Mark Brown and Roger Haldenby of Plains Cotton Growers
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U.S
Larry Combest
South Plains Soil & Water Conservation
Terry County
Bam
Combest
Dan
Kreig
Texas Tech Univ
Jim Leser
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Lubbock County
Mark Brown
Roger Haldenby
Plains Cotton Growers
Terry & Yoakum Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Terry Ag. Leadership Institute
Japanese intern teaches Brownfield students culture and language
Kumi Takano arrives in Brownfield for a seven month teaching internship in five week campus cycles. She will teach art, music, and physical education while also learning American culture and English. Students enjoy learning to write their names in Japanese. She shares rich traditions of Japan.
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Raymond Holguin
Brownfield
Kumi Takano
Takano
Two Local Races Draw Opponents on Primaries Ballot
Voters in Terry County will face two contested local races in the March 8 primaries. The Democratic ballot features a three‑man race for County Commissioner Precinct 4 to fill Jimmie Berryhill’s seat with John Franks Jessie Hartman and Scott Hamm among the contenders. A separate Democratic contest for Justice of the Peace pits incumbent Frances See against opponents.
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Terry County
Justice of the Peace
Frances Hansard
J.B. Jobe
J.P. Post
Jimmie Berryhill
Ann Richards
George W. Bush
U.S
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Sen. Hutchison
John Franks
Jessie Hartman
Scott Hamm
Frances See
City Council Set to Meet on Thursday Agenda
Brownfield City Council will hold a regular session at 7 30 a m in City Hall Council Chambers. The council will review bids for a flexible membrane liner and leachate collection system for the landfill.
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Brownfield
City Hall
Cotton crop defines Terry County’s 1993 headlines
In 1993 Terry County farmers doubled the prior year’s cotton yield to over 231000 bales amid favorable weather and strong prices. Community leaders like Jay W. Andrews and Brownfield ISD Superintendent Dr. John Dosher highlighted agriculture as the county’s economic engine and the year’s standout story.
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Raymond Holguin
Terry County
Brownfield
Sheryl Swoopes
Texas Tech
Lady Raiders
Jay W. Andrews
Brownfield State Bank
Experi
John Dosher
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Alejandro Lozano
Fernando and
Graciela Lozano
Denver City
Ejandro
Dennis Tedford
Rep. Combest
Bill Rogers
Texas Department of Agriculture
Terry
Andrews
South Plains
Jay Andrews
John Dasher
Alan Bayer
Doug Ryburn
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