East Lift Station upgrade completed near Gillham Park
Brownfield officials celebrated the completed renovation of the East Sewer Lift Station near Gillham Park at a cost around 100000. The obsolete 1950s pump setup was replaced with a submersible pump, improving safety and efficiency while freeing space. City Manager Eldon Jobe noted planned renovations for North Lift Station and potential budget reallocations.
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Gillham Park
Eldon Jobe
Jobe
West Bridges
Snown
Brownfield
Joe Duran
L. Howard
Ronnie Stamps
Joe Cardenas
Bobby Brewer
Brownfield Water Department
Moses Quesada
J.&l
Jim Bodkin
Joe Morales
Brownfield Water
Paul Vasquez
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper
Leonard Nail
John Vasquez
Weather Struggles Plague Terry County Cotton Prospects
District Conservationist Donald Gibbons laments a dry, hot season with scattered moisture and hail. He notes crops behind schedule, dryland risk, and the need for careful management as producers weigh every field step amid low prices and scarce rain.
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Terry County
Brownfield News
Donald Gibbons
Gibbons
Johnson
Firecracker Run marks 32nd annual July 4 road race
The West Texas Running Club presents the 32nd Firecracker Run at Terry County Park as part of Brownfield's July 4 celebration. Established in 1969 by James Morris, the race offers 3 and 10 mile adult events and a 1 mile kids race. Last year’s turnout reached 178, the highest yet, and organizers call it one of the South Plains’ top sponsored races outside Lubbock.
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West Texas Running Club
Terry County Park
Brownfield
Texas
James Morris
Morris
South Plains College
Adam Puckett
Puckett
South Plains
Lubbock
Food police target eggs and oysters in health push
The author rails against critics who urge cooking foods to be fully done. He defends enjoying rare steak, hamburgers, eggs, and oysters on the half shell, while acknowledging health concerns like E coli and salmonella. He plans to continue his mix of rare meats and well cooked poultry despite warnings.
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Nuff
Deadline moved up for 4th paper advertising
Due to the Fourth of July holiday, all deadlines including classified and display ads for the Wednesday issue have been set earlier to 5 00 p m Monday. The note lists weekday references and odd scoring codes in the margin.
City quilts sales tax rebates across Terry County towns
The June 2001 sales tax rebates totaled regional and city amounts with Brownfield at $58,925.06 and Meadow at $106.40. Brownfield's share went to the city and its Industrial Development Corp, while Lamesa Levelland Seminole and others reported varied year to date totals and changes from 2000.
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Brownfield
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Terry County
Meadow
Lamesa
Dawson County
Levelland
Hockley
Gaines
Seminole
Keep Safe This Holiday Fireworks Tips For July Fourth
Barbecuing in the backyard and watching fireworks are common July 4th pleasures. Fireworks can cause serious injuries if mishandled. The National Council on Fireworks Safety notes compliant devices burn to create motion and audible or visible effects. Children should be supervised and safety rules followed.
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National Council On Fireworks Safety
U.S
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