Hong Kong under Beijing rule sparks debate on freedoms
The piece weighs Hong Kong's fate after Beijing appointed the new legislature, inviting questions about western influence and future economic shifts. It notes Chinese immigration to Vancouver and other Pacific cities rising amid changes. Also covered is Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield, reigniting debates on boxing’s spectacle and public taste.
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China
Hong Kong
Beijing
United States Diplomatic Corps
Vancouver
British Columbia
Seattle
Ash
San Francisco
Calif
Pacific Rim
Las Vegas
Mike Tyson
Evander Holyfield
Pee Wee Reese
Dizzy Dean
Gillette
Poe
Thrilla
Manilla
Ali
Frazier
Sugar Ray Leonard
Tyson
Independence Day Festivities Set in Brownfield
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce hosts the Second Annual Independence Day Celebration this Saturday at Terry County Park Amphitheater. A luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30 features barbecue and local entertainment with a packed schedule. Evening concert at Cub Stadium features Emeralds with Gary P Nunn in a 90 minute set followed by a 30 minute jam session. Tickets are $6 in advance $7 day of.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield
Gary P Nunn
The
Emeralds
Mitch Word
Lori Infante
Jimmy Barnes
Cub Stadium
Nunn
Storm Hail Destroys Far North Brownfield Cotton Crops
Sunday storm drenched Brownfield area with up to two inches of rain and heavy hail that destroyed thousands of acres of cotton. County extension agents and farmers reported near total losses, with replanting and crop shifts to sorghum or soybeans discussed as options. Sunflower and maize possibilities mentioned. peanuts likely damaged. Local officials noted rainfall totals and ongoing impacts into June.
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Mitch Word
Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Terry County
Steven Bradshaw
Brownfield Country Club
David Bailey
Bradshaw
Union
South Plains Underground Water Conservation District
Lee Arrington
Arrington
Tohoka Road
David Bailey Road
Brownfield News
Nunn to headline Independence Day return at Cub Stadium
Brownfield native Gary P. Nunn returns for an Independence Day Celebration at Cub Stadium, tracing his musical rise from the Rebels to the Premiers and later fame. The singer songwriter recalls early Brownfield gigs with Alton Nicholson and the Emeralds, his time in Austin, and hits like London Homesick Blues, while planning a homecoming with The Sons of the Bunkhouse and old friends.
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Mitch Ward
Brownfield
Gary P. Nunn
Cub Stadium
Nunn
Alton Nicholson
The
Rebels
Nicholson
Mickey Beck
Gary Karr
Crusairs
Karr
Jerry Don Purtell
Purtell
Johnny Knox
Max Ball
Lions Club
South Plains College
Texas Tech
the Fabulous Sparkles
Austin
University of Texas
Jerry Jeff Walker
Willie Nelson
Rosanne Cash
David Allen Coe
London
Hanna
Okla
Emeralds
Jim Green
Doug Coppock
Ronnie Raybon
Morris Tyler
Brownfield Council to Meet Thursday Morning Session
The Brownfield City Council will hold a regular session Thursday at 7 30 a m in City Hall. Items include whether to indemnify former Assistant City Manager Tony Phillips in a Melendez lawsuit and a briefing by the Brownfield Terry County Recreational Council along with spokesmen for the Spit and Whittle Days and the American Cancer Society. The meeting is open to the public. Contact City Hall at 637 4547 for details.
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Brownfield
City Hall
Tony Phillips
Cesareo
Maria Melendez
Terry County
American Cancer Society
Brownfield News Prepares Early Deadline For Fourth Of July
The Brownfield News shifts deadlines to noon Thursday July 3 for all classified and display ads and news copy so staff can enjoy Friday July 4. The office closes Friday July 4. The Sunday July 6 edition will be on stands Saturday afternoon as usual.
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Brownfield News
Brownfield
Good Neighbor David DeLeon at Sundown State Bank
Brownfield resident David DeLeon, assistant vice president at Sundown State Bank, shows commitment to his hometown. He plans to continue his career locally, studies finance at Wayland Baptist, and aims to become a bank examiner while remaining active in community groups and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser slated for Cub Stadium July 25 26.
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Gary Peebles
Brownfield
Sundown State Bank
David DeLeon
DeLeon
SSB
Lubbock
Wayland Baptist University
V.P
Volves
American Cancer Society
Chamber of Commerce
Red Coats
American
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Jayne Rackley
Shady Oaks Lane
Don Skiles
Gordon Franklin
Relay For Life
Pie Lee
Amey
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