Filing deadline nears for May 3 primary races
February 3 is the final day to file for Democratic or Republican primaries for county or district offices. May 3 primaries will determine nominees for the November general election. Contested races include precinct two commissioner Bill vs Melvin Carroll and precinct four James Martin vs Jimmy Berryhill. Incumbents listed include Redhelle Davis tax official, Lyn Proctor JP, Herbert Chesshir county judge, Betty Frazier district clerk, Bobbie Paresd county treasurer, Ann Willis county clerk. Filing contacts: Dub Holleman and James Evans. Voter registration deadline April 3. Absentee voting April 14 to 29.
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Carolyn Proctor
Herbert Chesshir
Betty Fra
Evans
Terry Appraisal tax due date this Friday
Taxpayers in Terry County face penalties for late payments. Friday is the final day to pay local taxes at the Terry County Tax Appraisal Office, 421 W Powell, to avoid rising fines and interest.
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Meadow
Terry Memorial Hospital
Citty of Meadow
Banks report quarterly gains for Brownfield banks
Brownfield's First National and Brownfield State banks released their Q4 1985 reports showing asset and deposit increases from 1984. First National rose to assets 77.997 million and deposits 70.541 million with loans near 28.13 million. Brownfield State rose to assets 46.206 million and deposits 42.561 million with loans around 8.222 million.
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First National
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BSB
First National Bank
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County approves vehicle purchase for sheriff department
After two months the Terry County Commissioners accepted a net bid of 10,955.50 for a 1986 Chevrolet Caprice police package from Neal Echols Chevrolet. The bid beat a Ford offer of 11,114.52 and includes a 3,171.50 trade in on a 1983 car, with delivery estimated after three months due to required police equipment.
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Ed Moseley
Dean Murphy
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Brownfield Girls Rally To Beat Roosevelt 51 49
Brownfield high schools girls pull a 51 49 win over Roosevelt Eagles to improve to 8 2 in district play. Deb Williams scores 16, Swoopes 12, Martin 8 as Cubs drop a close 59 58 decision in boys game.
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Slaton
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Deborah Williams
Sheryl
Swoopes
Staci Martin
Cub Girls
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Post
Denver City
Jay Cantrell
Clint Ellis
Robert Moon
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Cub Gym
Space Shuttle disaster shocks nation and triggers debate
A Space Shuttle exploded shortly after take-off on Tuesday morning, killing seven aboard. The incident stunned spectators and raised questions about the program's safety and future. Officials vow investigations as the nation faces a tragic setback in its space endeavors.
Brownfield ISD to settle suit before school election
Brownfield Independent School District must settle a voting rights lawsuit before holding its annual school board election. Places four and five will open for three year terms, replacing Larry McVay and Rusty Andrews once the suit is resolved.
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Larry McVay
Rusty Andrews
Terry County
Ronald Luker
Clarence Faught
Randy Simpson
Union School Board
Wellman’s School Board
Jerald Baldwin
Bobby Moss
James Pendergrass
Meadow
U S 380 Rework Planned From 62 To Cedar Street
State highway officials announce resurfacing of nearly a mile and a half of U S 380 from U S 62 to 4th Street in Brownfield starting Friday. Work will continue on U S 380 from U S 62 to Cedar Street as part of the project.
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4Th Street
Cedar Street
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