City Council Moves to Block Gen-Tel Franchise Change
City Attorney McGowan was authorized to seek a restraining order after Gen-Tel notified on January 8 it would rescind the city telephone franchise within ten days. The emergency session acts followed Gen-Tel’s formal rate increase request dated August 13, 1975.
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General Telephone Company
Texas Public Utility Advisory Council
Texas Public Utility Regulatory Act
Public Utility Commission
City of Brownfield
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Brownfield
General Telephone Company of the Southwest
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Cubs Fall To Estacado And Conference Losses Continue
The Cubs suffered a setback to Estacado, dropping to a 14 7 season record. Coach Leon Pope will lead Brownfield to Sweetwater Friday for another conference matchup as local coverage notes ongoing league play.
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Cubs
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Sweetwater
Newsfote
Bill Coney
Brownfield notices mix politics arts and local milestones
Brownfield reports include preparations for BAA art classes to run February 9 to 13 led by Amarillo artist Ben Konis. Coach Leon Pope's Cub cagers are now ranked third in state. Cotton class at Lubbock Lamesa Brownfield reports 10 000 samples with season total 1 143 000. Minimum wage rose to 2 30 an hour.
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Leon Pope
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Lamesa
Brownfield
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
Debut of 1976 Welder at Johnson Manufacturing Co
Newsnote by Bill Cone reports the first child born in 1976 to a Johnson Manufacturing welder in Lubbock. The newborn is the fifth child. older siblings are Alberto 11 Sammy 9 Gabriel 8 and Victoria 6 as yet unseen by the baby.
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Johnson Manufacturing Co
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Alberto
Sammy
Gabriel
Victoria
Bill Cone
Weather forecast calls for near normal temperatures this week
The forecast from the National Weather Bureau predicts near normal temperatures with little precipitation through Saturday. A cold front moved in Tuesday and will keep temperatures cooler until a new push of cool air today. Nights will be chilly with mostly clear skies and light to moderate winds.
Operation Identification Program To Be Conducted
Brownfield police reserve in conjunction with the crime prevention unit will conduct an Operation Identification program to help residents and businesses protect valuables and deter theft. The effort invites community participation and emphasizes securing property.
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Kelsay-Blacklock Chevrolet
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Brownfield All-South Plains football star and police public notice
Robert Lepard son of Mr and Mrs Richard Lepard earns All-South Plains 3 A A A football team honors and district and player of the week awards while offered football and track scholarships from multiple universities. Brownfield Police announce an Operation Identification event January 17 at Kelsay Blacklock Chevrolet with free engraving for theft deterrence.
Heart Association meeting on top directors and drive captains
Terry County American Heart Association leaders and Sunday drive captains will meet at 2 pm January 16 in First National Bank Building directors room. Tickets for the chili supper on Friday January 30 will be sold. Brownfield High Dining Commons hosts the supper from 5 30 to 8 pm with tickets priced at 1 75. A Brownfield vs. Lamesa basketball game at 8 pm in the BHS gym is open to attendees.
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South Plains Health Unit
Chamber of Commerce
Terry County
Raider Land
Dean Killion
Tech
American Heart Association
American Heart
First National Bank
TCAHA
Brownfield High
Lamesa
BHS
Good Locks and Doors Best Defense Against Burglars
Brownfield police captain urges business owners to lock all access points and consult the Consultants Against Crime program. A trained officer will inspect locks and doors and advise on effective security measures.
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J. T. Churchwell
Brownfield
Brownfield Police Earns Certification Academy Plaque
Sergeant Tom Crudup accepts a plaque of appreciation on behalf of Brownfield Police Department at graduation ceremonies for the Basic Police Certification Academy held at the Hilton Inn of Lubbock Friday night. Brownfield PD with five certified instructors contributed to firearms training first aid criminal investigation traffic direction and arson.
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Brownfield Police Department
Basic Police Certification Academy
Hilton Inn of Lubbock
Brownfield PD
Kay Dodds
Rev Amos Garza Becomes Brownfield Spanish Assembly Pastor
The Rev Amos Garza arrived in Brownfield as pastor of the Spanish Assembly of God Church about three months ago after serving as associate pastor in Lubbock. Born in San Benito, he is the son of Rev and Mrs Ruben Garza of Lubbock, now in Guatemala, with three brothers and one sister. He grew up in San Antonio, attended Harlandale High and Lubbock High, and graduated from Latin American Bible Institute in El Paso. He has been a licensed minister for four years and is part of Gulf Latin American District Council. He also evangelizes part time, holding meetings in Roswell Artesia Carlsbad and San Antonio. He met his wife Lydia at Bible School. they wed in Abilene. He is active in the Ministerial Alliance and District Association of Evangelists of the Gulf District and lists fishing and museums among hobbies.
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Lubbock
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Guatemala
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Abilene
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