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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1995
Page
1
Part two of a three part health series warns men over forty to consider proactive prostate cancer testing. Editor notes the series comes from Brownfield Regional Medical Center administrators and stresses vigilance against age related health changes.
Representative Larry Combest outlines priorities after Republicans take control in Washington. He backs bipartisanship on the farm bill, promises to push Contract With America within 100 days, seeks government relief from regulation, and questions flat tax deductions while noting speed limits and prostate cancer awareness messages mix into the day after.
The Brownfield City Council named Dr. Morris Knox as Health Authority officer under the Rabies Control Act of 1981, aligning with State Health Department requirements. Knox already directs the South Plains Health District and now serves Terry County in this role. The meeting also approved two tax refund requests, heard rezoning notes on Shady Oaks, and reviewed enforcement of the revamped junk car ordinance.
Brownfield Chief of Police and City Council announce a program to remove junk vehicles from properties across the town. The amended ordinance declares any non garage stored vehicle with expired inspection or license as a public nuisance and authorizes abatement and removal within ten days of notice.
A winter ice storm across Brownfield and Terry County caused 19 accidents over about 2.5 days, most from unsafe speeds in icy conditions. DPS says 14 one vehicle rollovers occurred, four city accidents, minimal snowfall, and drivers urged to stay off roads or drive slowly.
Mark Swoboda of the Terry County Mental Health Center told The Brownfield News that after MHMR Equity Access Task Force meetings statewide, including a December session in Lubbock with Terry County Judge Doug Ryburn, fear of closures spread but shows of local support keep facilities secure for now. The 23 county region is served by Big Spring State Hospital Community Services, with the center at 502 W Broadway.
As of Friday afternoon the Terry County United Way Drive shows 24682.65 raised toward a 34500 goal. Divisions report Advanced 14117.65 Employee 8035 General 235 Church 100 Rural 685 School 1510. United Way Chairman Joe Dan McBeth expects completion within three weeks and urges potential contributors to contact him promptly.
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