Brownfield Businesses Close for Monday July Fourth Holiday
Local and government offices including the Terry County Courthouse Brownfield City Hall and the U S Post Office will be closed for the July Fourth celebration. Many local businesses also announce closures with a lengthy list of names and shops timely for readers to plan their day.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Brownfield City
U.S. Post
First National Bank
Brownfield State Bank
Brownfield Savings & Loan
Energas
General Telephone
Amoco Production Co
B&h Sports Center
B&r Automotive
Bayless Jewelry
Brownfield Automotive
Brownfield News
Police investigate costly break-ins during week
Brownfield Police report the week’s costliest break in a residence on North Bell Wednesday with a stereo and speakers stolen worth 3300 after a kitchen screen was removed. A separate break in at B R Auto Thursday saw three batteries and other items stolen valued at 218 plus 50 damage. Hubcaps valued at 369 were taken from a 1978 Cadillac on South Howell Thursday. A Brownfield man reported a robbery and assault near Janies Place on Railroad Avenue Thursday night. two suspects fled with 65 from his wallet, one 5 6 with orange shirt, sunglasses, and Levis, the other with long hair and dark clothes.
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Brownfield
North Bell
B&r Auto
South Howell
Jan
June Rainfall In Brownfield Falls Short Of Normal
In June Brownfield recorded 1.62 inches of moisture, totaling 5.09 inches for the first six months of 1983. That is more than two inches below the 7.94 inch six month normal and under the June normal of 2.41 inches, with 1.14 inches falling on the 16th in the city.
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Brownfield
Brownfield Park project delay linked to sprinkler subcontractor
Brownfield residents wonder why Jake Geron Park on North 3rd Street remains half finished with weeds three to four feet high. City Manager Dick Fletcher says construction status limits city action to requesting contractor mowing while a sprinkler-system subcontractor delays progress. A new subcontractor has been hired to install the sprinkler system, and Fletcher expects renewed progress.
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Brownfield News
Jake Geron
North 3Rd Street
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
Landmark Texas case may influence future court decisions
In Brownfield, Laurence Wilson Jr. was convicted on two counts of rape of a child and sexual abuse based on video taped testimony from Janet Jones, who never appeared in court. The trial, aided by attorney Brad Moore and a Department of Human Resources team, featured a novel use of video interviews as key evidence. Janet Jones, eight at the time, testified via footage recorded in 1981 after Wilson’s arrest. The case also involves kidnapping charges against Alice Wilson.
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Washington
Austin
Terry County
Brad Moore
State of Texas
Laurence Wilson Jr
Congress
Texas
Wilson
Janet
Trudie Jones
Karl Jones
Trey Wilson
Department of Human Resources
Alice Wilson
Brownfield
California
121St District Court
Ray Anderson
Janet Jones
Larry Wilson
Moore
Wilma Manning
Texas Department of Human Resources
Lubbock
Wilsons
Manning
Ray Coleman
James Roe
Brownfield issues 27 building permits in June
The City of Brownfield recorded 27 building permits totaling 181 150 in June. The six month total reached 859 661 versus 2 286 415 for the same period in 1982. June permits included one new residence seven storage buildings five mobile homes and 13 additions or improvements to residences.
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Brownfield
P.A. Coleman
E. Broadway
Lorenzo Richardson
N. 14Th St
Lee Greenfield
Judge Probates Two Sentences From Guilty Pleas
Judge Ray Anderson of the 121st District Court handed down two probated sentences after two guilty pleas. Federico Villegas Jr. received a three year probated term for burglary of a building, while Joe Cavazos drew a three year probated term for theft of services with court costs of 97.50, attorney fees of 380, and restitution of 710.81.
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Ray Anderson
121St District Court
Fedrico Villegas Jr
Joe Cavazos
Cavazos
Terry County Rodeo Set By Sheriff Posse For July
The Annual Terry County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo runs July 21 to 23 at the rodeo grounds with a July 21 downtown Brownfield parade at 4 p.m. Events include bareback riding bull riding barrel racing team roping and calf roping. Admission is 4 for adults and 1 for children. Final night offers two pairs of lizard boots as prizes.
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Terry County Sheriff's Posse
X-T Rodeo Company
Victor, Tex
Sheriff's Posse
Lone Star Dance Band
Lubbock
Ye Vuk By Lynn Brisendine Freedom and patriotism on the Fourth of July
The piece defends American freedoms and the enduring value of the Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. It argues citizens enjoy more real freedom today than ever, notes Memorial Day Viet Nam veterans, and urges safe celebration and personal choice on the Fourth of July.
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America
Washington
Firecracker Run marks 15th annual race in Texas
The 15th Annual Firecracker Run at Colonial Heights Elementary School, the oldest continuous running event in Texas, features a 1 mile children's race and 3 mile and 10 mile adult races. Starts at 7:45 a.m. for kids and 8:00 a.m. for adults. entry is 2 dollars for West Texas Running Club members and 3 dollars for non members. Trophies go to the top three in the children's race and to the top six in each adult division.
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Texas
Colonial Heights
West Texas Running Club
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Mother Against Drunk Drivers
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Cagle’s Sportacular
Carol Lee Doughnut
Clinic
Collins’ Department Store
Cowboy Store
Cub Drive-In
Charles Darwin Ford
F&s Pharmacy
Farmer's Co-op
Frogge Studio
Gebo's
Jack Hamilton Tire
Higginbotham-Bartlett Lumber Co
His-N-Hers
Harlen
International Tours
J-M Western Wear
K-Bob’s Steakhouse
Kelsay-Blacklock Chevrolet
Kelly’s Department Store
Kay Tire Store
Landmark Cablevision
Lid-Zee Printing
Lindsey Hardware
Masso’s Department Store
Mr. Burger
NBC Equipment
Nelson Pharmacy
Phil's
Plains Motor Company
Jim Reed
E. Buckley
Johnny Martin
E. Ripley
Hershel Redding
E. Main
W.F. Jones
E. Tate
Don McBrayer
Yucca Lane
James Willis
E. Lons
J.E. Spears, Jr
Tohoka Rd
Antonio Cuevas
N. 6Th St
Jester
Terry Sheriff's Posse
Lynn Brisendine
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