City Attorney Upset Over Budget, Mowing Liens Sparks Workshop
McGowan defended his 24 years of service as city attorney amid criticisms over fees. He challenged Ervin and Moore for focusing on mowing liens and questioned where budget questions about insurance and engineering services stand. Ervin urged clear guidelines and a formal RFP process while the workshop was approved to continue discussions.
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McGowan
David Ervin
Sam
Mirll
Council
Washington, D.C
Ervin
Council Delays Decision on Slot Machines Debate
The council heard residents' views on legalizing or taxing slot machines in the city. Two audience members spoke in favor, praising the games as harmless fun while a councilman warned that ordinances may infringe rights. The discussion referenced McGowan's fees and ongoing debates.
Early start planned for Terry County stock shows calendar
Area stock shows begin early to avoid clashes with other state events. The Brownfield Jr. Livestock Show kicked off Saturday Jan 10 at the Terry County Barn with judging, with results to be published later. Meadow Jr. Livestock Show follows on Jan 15, then Wellman Union on Jan 17, and the Terry County Jr. Livestock Show runs Jan 22–24, featuring 45 swine head count, 10 lambs, two steers, with judging by Lance Dunn and Todd Gregory and concessions run by FFA and Meadow/Midland groups.
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Brownfield Jr
Brownfield News
Meadow Jr
Wellman-Union
Terry Tounty Jr
County
Lance Dunn
Meadow Stock Show Assoc
Meadow
Mike Martinson
Meadow Ffa
Martinson
Meadow High School
Todd Gregory
Patricia
Wellman-Union Ffa
Terry County Jr
FFA
Terry County Young Farmers
Terry County Extension Office
Brownfield ISD Board Meets Monday on Budget and Bids
The Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the School Administration Board Room to discuss budget amendments property bids and new programs including an Early Childhood Prof Course and a Technology Consortium. The meeting is open to the public. Contact the School Administration Building at 637 2591 for details.
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Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees
BIDCorp to hold regular meeting and city actions
The Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation board meets Monday at 4 p.m. in City Hall to review next year’s budget and discuss two property items. The public meeting covers group activities. contact BIDCorp at City Hall 637-4547. The council approves tire disposal fees and a paving project on East Tate and East Reppto streets, total 32 032.30 dollars with 11 000 extra for contingency, plus sale of two city properties at 210 N. 7th and 117 N. C.
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City Hall
McGowan
Mirll
Dick Fletcher
West Texas
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East Reppto
Midwest Concrete
Ronnie Zahn
N. 7Th
Brownfield United Way tops $42,000 goal in drive
Terry County United Way officials announced the annual Fundraiser Drive exceeded its $42,000 goal with a total of $42,097.92 and more pledges due. Chapter President Jody Bradley credited neighbors for the strong response and noted most funds stay in Terry County with $250 for state and national dues.
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Terry County
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United Way
Jody Bradley
Bradley
National
Wee Brown
Brownfield Goodfellows
Women's Protective Services
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
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Terry County Commissioners to Meet in Regular Session
The Terry County Commissioners will convene at 10 a.m. Monday in the Commissioners Chambers to discuss salaries for officials and employees, committee appointments, creation of a grievance committee, approval of first of year orders, Dover Elevator Co proposal for courthouse elevator repairs, a county attorney office hire, mobile phone service, and a computer for child support cases with District Clerk Paige Lindsey. A special meeting is planned for Jan 16 to meet with a contractor about the jail.
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Terry County Commissioners
Commissioners
Dover Elevator Company
Paige Lindsey
BRMC Board to meet Monday in regular session
Brownfield Regional Medical Center board meets at 7 p.m. Monday to hear the annual auditor’s report and discuss purchasing an autoclave. They review the Cardiac Rehab & Wellness Center expansion and a donor program, plus telemetry units, and audit July through December 1997 personnel data. An administrator’s report from Mike Click and a medical staff report from Dr. Carl Smith are on the agenda before a closed executive session with BRMC Attorney Brad Moore.
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Brownfield Regional Medical Regional Medical Center
BRMC
Mike Click
Carl Smith
Brad Moore
Brownfield Chamber Banquet Evening Program Honors Leaders
The Brownfield Chamber hosts a 6 45 p m banquet with Jim Morse Band entertainment. Special guests include 1997 Harvest Festival Queen Linsey Graham and remaining queen candidates Tyler Willis Marissa Vela Natasha Cornett. Retiring board members Ricky Willis Kevin Willis Randy Wood. incoming members Ricky Baldwin David DeLeon Jerry Johnson. Russell Gustin begins a three year term. meal features roast beef and sides. Invocation by Mike McDonald. Citizen of the Year nominations due Tuesday Jan 20.
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Jim Morse
Linsey Graham
Tyler Willis
Marissa Vela
Natasha Cornett
Chamber Board
Ricky Willis
Kevin Willis
Randy Wood
Ricky Baldwin
David DeLeon
Jerry Johnson
Russell Gustin
Mike Holt
Chamber
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Klint Forbes
J Rowden
Andy Timmons
Clay Elliott
Texas Tech Univ
Glen Allan Phillips
Texas A&m Univ
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Oklahoma State Univ
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Sundown State Bank
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Charlotte Shelhamer
Brownfield Municipal Power & Light
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Brownfield Crtc
Brownfield United Way
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Quintanilla
Roy
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Arlene Matta
Danny Coronado
Randy Beasley
Family Vision Care
Robert E. McGuire, O.D
International Tours & Cruises
Tahoka Road
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Tenny County
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