Council to Decide On Brownfield Charter Amendments
Brownfield City Council will review proposed amendments drafted by a 18 month old advisory committee. Assistant City Attorney Jean Shotts explains two paths—targeted amendments via council vote or a full charter rewrite by a charter commission—and notes current open meetings conflicts with the charter. He cites the need to allow executive sessions under the Open Meetings Act for attorney client discussions while noting the charter currently forbids closed meetings.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Jean Shotts
Shotts
Charter Commission
Brad Moore
Brownfield News
BCISD trustees OK two suburban purchases after marathon meeting
BCISD held a seven hour board session starting 7 30 p m to decide how to use about 60000 from last fall's auction. The board voted to buy two Chevrolet Suburbans to upgrade the fleet, weighing immediate cost versus delays and travel expenses for trips to Austin and Dallas. The meeting also extended superintendent Charles Harrison's contract for one year through June 30 2003.
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Blake Decker
BCISD
Matt Adams
Durham
Adams
Debbe Roesler
Austin
Roesler
Chuck Hargrave
Dallas
Cosme
Tology
Hargrave
Charles Harrison
Harrison
Rocker saga sparks debate on free speech and insult
In a column by Lynn Brisendine the Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker draws ire for anti New York remarks. The writer argues his words, while crude, fall under protected speech and questions calls for punishment, highlighting tensions over PC culture and constitutional rights.
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John Rocker
Atlanta Braves
New York City
New York Mets
Shea Stadium
Mel
Rocker
Nyc
New York
Brownfield City Council Sets 7:30 Agenda With Several Items
The Brownfield City Council planned a 7:30 am Thursday meeting to discuss charter amendments from a citizens advisory committee, fill the council vacancy after Gilbert Garza’s death, and hear a curfew for minors request. Also on the agenda are heating service for the city, sale of used telephone equipment, Energas rate change update, and the Brownfield Police Department’s 1999 annual report.
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Brownfield City
Citizens’ Advisory
Gilbert Garza
Anthony Mechanical
Brownfield
Rodriquez Leads Brownfield Cosmetology Class to State
Diane Rodriquez, Brownfield High School cosmetology teacher since January 1997, has guided 28 students in the past three years to District VICA competition finals, with all advancing to state. She grew up in Slaton, graduated BISD in 1978, married in 1979, and earned instructor certification after vocational training at South Plains College. Her program seeks a fourth straight state appearance February 18 19 in Levelland.
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Blake Decker
Diane Rodriquez
Brownfield High School
Levelland
Slaton
Rodriguez
Brownfield
Joe
Sarah Cardenas
BHS
Roy Rodriquez
Jessie Lee
Rodriquez
South Plains College
Rocker and the PC police debate over free speech and responsibility
The piece argues that speaking offensive remarks is not illegal yet invites backlash from fans and authorities. It compares PC and food policing to public sentiment, noting Rocker’s comments drew criticism but not legal action. It emphasizes free expression and accountability through public protest and personal choice.
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United States
PC Police
Rocker
MLB
Boeing
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