Year in Brownfield 2001 Highlights Boldly Recapped
A compact review of Brownfield News highlights from July to December 2001. Notable items include the East Sewer Lift Station upgrade, Meadow and Wellman Union water projects, Firecracker Road Race, arrests for marijuana, the CCA lease issue, August and September civic developments, Miss Texas USA contestant Tyler Willis, a utility and governance shakeup, the BRMC lawsuit, local football and fall events, and protective measures during the September 11 attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brownfield News
Meadow and Wellman Union
Brownfield High School
West Texas
New Mexico
Brownfield
Texas
Brownfield Police de
CCA
City
Terry County
Gary Walker
Pete Laney
Delwin Jones
Tyler Willis
Lubbock
Brownfield Middle School
Taco Villa
Lubbock and
Tahoka Roads
Raider County
Allsups
American Medical Response
Kaci Willis
Nicole Austin
Stephanie Austin
Spirit of the Plains
Texas Department of Transportation
Main St
Seagraves Highway
Willis seeks another term as county clerk
Willis files for re election outlining 28 years of service in Terry County. She cites moving from basic tools to microfilm and electronic voting, and praises her staff. She appeals for votes in the upcoming primary, pledging to keep records in top condition.
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Willis
Terry County General Fund
Ann
First Baptist Church
Terry County
Strickland enters District 85 race to defend West Texas voice
Plainview native and State Board of Education member Pat Strickland announces her bid for the District 85 Texas House seat. She vows to protect West Texas and South Plains influence amid redistricting, citing her long service and focus on education, agriculture, and water rights. Her opponent is Republican Laney, known for strong South Plains advocacy.
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West Texas
Gary Walker
Delwin Jones
Strickland
South Plains
Texas House
House of Representatives
Texas
Plainview
State Board of Education
State Board
Laney
South
Plains
Hollis Cain
Community groups rally for Terry County support
United Way and Caprock organizations join forces to fund emergency services for service members overseas and local disaster relief. Agencies include American Red Cross emergency assistance, Women's Protective Services housing and counseling, Boy and Cub Scout councils, Girl Scout Council, and Goodfellows provides Christmas meals and gifts to hundreds of Terry County families.
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eAmerican Red Cross
Red Cross
Terry County
Women’s Protective Services
Boy Scout Council
Brownfield Cub Scout
Brownfield Boy Scout
Girl Scout Council
Caprock
Goodfellows
The
Bale counts near end of Terry County gins
Texas Workforce Commission shows Terry County total 111100 bales as of Friday with one gin left processing. Southwest Cotton Growers reports about 50 bales remaining. other gins list specific counts including Meadow Co op 21694 and Terry County Co op 21426.
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Terry County
Southwest Cotton Growers
Wellman
Texas Workforce Commission
Fiber Tex
Johnson
Meadow
Needmore Gin Inc
T&s
West
Windham
Franks Hartman winner to face Hamm in November race
The Franks Hartman contest winner advances to face Republican Chris Hamm in November. Incumbent Terry County Judge Doug Ryburn draws no Democratic primary opponent but faces Republican Wade Cowan in the general. Most county and district offices are uncontested as incumbents filed. races include District Clerk Paige Lindsey and County Treasurer Bobbye Jo Floyd, Justice of the Peace Mike Bennett, Precinct 2 Commissioner Dale Andrews, Democratic County Chairman Jee Sears, and Republican Chair candidates John Bill Cruce and Shelly Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hamm
Terry
Doug Ryburn
Wade Cowan
Paige Lindsey
Bobbye Jo Floyd
Mike Bennett
Terry County
Dale Andrews
Jee Sears
John Bill Cruce
Shelly Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
News Reviews
Gilliam Park
Partment
Brownfield Power and Light Plant
Goodpasture
Jim Pete Hale
National Guard Amory
TMFC
James Wayne Properties
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
BRMC
Raleigh Smith
Smith
Brownfield Cubs
Kermit Yellow Jackets
New York
Washington D.C
U.S
Larry Combest
USDA
Megan Brian
Randy Simpson
William Brownfield
A.R. Brownfield
Bush
Chile
Arizona
San Antonio
Mark Monfore
April Flores
WUHS
UIL
Brownfield Lady Cub
River Road Wildcats
Children’s Protective Services Board
Noon Lions
Brownfield Senior Citizens Board
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Willis
Kevin Willis
Penny
Kendra Kevil
Karey
Kaley Kevil
Lexi
Kylen Willis
Jean Neal
D.O. Neal
Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
Junior Service League
Hale County Republican Women’s Club
Plainview Women's Chamber of Commerce
National Eagle Forum
Forum
State of Texas
Eagle Forum
P.O. Box
Hill St
Bnews
Doornet
Brownfieldonline.com
W. Hill St
Lynn Brisendine
Russ McKee
Lynna Cunningham
Garry Peebles
John Trischitti
Sean Bingham
Ford
Lincoln
Mercury
United Way
Ultimate Pizza
Mr. Gatti
Tohoka Rd
Lerte
ED Moseley
Dodge
Chrysler
Jeep
Lubbock Rd
State Farm
Susie Bray
Tohoka Road
Statefarm.com
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington
Minot
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