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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1986
Page
2
The council weighs an 8.2 percent rise in purchased power costs and a $300 610 revenue gap over 12 months. Proposed rates include a $7 minimum for 100 kWh and escalating charges up to 500 kWh. Fletcher favors a plan easing small users, with a vote set in two weeks as chambers modification proceeds.
The Wellman council extended Superintendent Raymond Lusk’s contract through 1989 after an executive session. The board approved TEA plan submission, teacher inservice training, and kept school dances banned. City projects include carpeting council chambers, renovating West Main Street crossing, and possible EPA grant for a new pond.
The grand jury charges include a 1982 Chevrolet van theft without owner Juan Garza's consent with bonds of 5 000 and 50 000 for separate indictments, a murder attempt by shooting Erasmo Garza Jr., and a 1985 Dodge pickup theft with a 5 000 bond. Also charged are Eraclio and Salvador Oter Miran da for a Nov 5 1984 abduction to commit robbery with bonds set, Danny Lee Jones facing five indictments for a Dec 8 1985 series of offenses including tractor theft arson and burglary with a total bond of 27 500.
The Wednesday News story on Ann Willis’s county treasurer bid is updated to confirm she has a daughter Kendra and a son Kevin. Kevin works at J&B Seed and is a Texas Tech University student. The item also reminds readers to get Chamber banquet tickets.
A simple meal listing appears with fried chicken cravy green beans buttered rice peaches and milk. The snippet reads like a cafeteria or meal plan itemization without additional context or dates.
Brownfield Chamber board finalizes Saturday banquet at Brownfield High School Commons with Texas Historian Jack Maguire as keynote and Don Hendley as master of ceremonies. Terry County Citizen of the Year to be announced. funds discussed include December balance 422.44 and January projected expenses. Door prizes include a Sesquicentennial flag Terry County history book and cookbook.
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