Entry park dream takes shape in Brownfield
Brownfield officials and about 40 residents push toward creating an entry park at the north city entrance. The 3.27 acre Ridgeway land was donated, with plans to use SPAG grants, TDOT support, and student design input from Texas Tech. Neighbors aim to beautify the town for future generations.
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Commissioners to hold regular session Monday
The Terry County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Monday with items on the agenda. Revision of the public assistance program for Terry County. Approval of a Surety bond for Terry County Fire Marshal Jimmy Rodgers. Advertising for bids for new pickups for Precinct One and Precinct Three. Approval of deputation records for the Terry County Sheriff's Office, County Attorney's Office and Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.
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Brownfield considers lobbying to reform GURA act
Brownfield City Council weighs lobbying for Gas Utility Regulatory Act reform amid sunset review in the Texas Legislature. The panel heard lift station bid plans from Parkhill, Smith & Cooper and set Feb 15 as bid opening date, with an estimated project cost near 120000 dollars. The council also approved Firemen's Relief and Retirement fund increases and eyed an interlocal grant-sharing agreement with Yoakum County.
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Weevils Survive Winter In Terry County Outlook
Terry County pest expert Scott Russell reports boll weevils linger despite cold. Five cage samplings at Gaines County Park show 92.4 percent survival as temperatures stayed above 32 degrees thanks to light snow cover. He notes future digs and moisture influence survival, with optimism for lower numbers this winter.
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Brownfield BISD Extends Harrison's Superintendent Contract
After an executive session Monday night the Brownfield Independent School District voted to extend Superintendent Charles Harrison’s contract by one year to June 30 2004. Harrison has led BISD since June 1998 with unanimous board support and praise from five board members.
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West Texas vs Dallas sparks Texas pride clash
A reader objects to a columnist from Austin who mocks West Texas in a statewide piece. The letter defends West Texas, praising Lubbock and Panhandle areas, noting the region’s challenges and its communities while defending Texans’ regional pride and unity.
West Texas Sky Shines Through Complaints About Clichés
A Texas reader defends West Texas scenery against downstate snobbery. He contrasts windswept plains with blue horizons, argues sandy spells heighten appreciation of bright days, and invites Mr. McNeely to experience a perfect West Texas sunset while condemning no one’s home. He clarifies no anger at Dave McNeely, only disappointment in his words.
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