Brownfield dairy under construction aims for May start
Blake Decker Construction is building a 2400 head dairy northeast of Brownfield. Portales builder Stanley Jones plans to operate while selling the business, with 15 to 20 local jobs expected and a push to source feed locally. Jones notes Brownfield’s milder winters and unique landscape appeal to dairies.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield
Stanley Jones
Portales
N.M
New Mexico
Arizona
West Texas
Jones
Needmore Gin
Littlefield
Ruling Allows Voter Cards to Be Mailed in Texas Primary
A federal three judge panel upheld Texas redistricting as of last week and the new congressional lines take effect immediately. Voter registration certificates must be reissued beginning Jan. 11 and mailed to voters ahead of the March 9 primary. Local officials note few changes for Brownfield or Terry County, with only registration changes applicable. Democratic candidates announced for March 9 primary races locally.
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Blake Decker
Texas
Geoff Connor
Brownfield
Terry County
Ann Willis
Willis
County Livestock Show Caps Season at Terry County Barn
The Terry Jr. Livestock Show wraps the season at the County Showbarn with events sponsored by the Terry County Young Farmers, Agricultural Extension Service and Livestock Association. Weigh-ins Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gilt Friday 9 a.m. Barrow after gilt. Lamb Saturday 8:30 a.m. Steer after lamb. Barbecue 4:30 p.m. See Stock Show pages for full schedule.
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Terry County
Terry Jr
Terry County Young Farmers
Terry County Agricultural Extension Service
Terry County Livestock Association
Barrow
Lamb
Steer
Keith Jackson Named Academic All-State
Brownfield senior Keith Jackson earned THSCA 2003-2004 Academic All-State 2nd Team in Class 3A at offensive tackle. He also earned first-team All-District 2-3A and Lubbock A-1 All-South Plains honors, with an 85 percent blocking grade, balancing strong academics and athletics.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield High School
Keith Jackson
Jackson
Texas High School Coaches Association
Posi
Cubs
Snyder
Lubbock
A-1
Kevin Pittman
Keith
THSCA
Jacob Fields
Cooper
Muleshoe
Tatum Heathington
Tyrel Gear
Landon Sheets
Space ambitions face budget and safety questions amid NASA growth
The column traces spaceflight from Star Trek inspired optimism to real Shuttle losses. It weighs a lunar base versus Mars, notes education funding gaps, and praises Hubble discoveries while urging careful investment before a Mars mission. The piece urges returning to the Moon for study and practical gains before bold interplanetary steps.
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Earth
Hubble
Space
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Quinton Esty
Justin
Ashlee Esty
County Livestock Show
Tion
Moon
Bush
Mars
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