Brownfield sewer plant chief reflects on growth and retirement
Jones recalls early days with minimal water wells and upkeep seven days a week. He notes Brownfield's growth to 18 wells, a new 35 acre treatment plant opened in 1982, and expansion options. The plant earned a Regional Environmental Excellence Award for odor control and irrigation use, as Jones plans retirement and visits his stepchildren.
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Jones
Brownfield
Jake Geron
Dick Fletcher
Regional Administrators
EPA
Texas Water Commission
Parkhill and
Smith
Water Commission
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
City asks property owners to curb weeds in Brownfield
City officials urge residents to keep alleys and dumpster areas clean after a recent Clean-Up Fix-Up drive. Weeds must stay under 12 inches and trash go in dumpsters. bulky items may be stacked beside dumpsters, not blocking neighbor alleys. Call City Hall at 637-4547 with placement questions.
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Brownfield
City Hall
Farm theft ends with two arrests in Terry County
A theft report near US 380 and FM 168 led to the arrest of Boyce Ruark and Marcus McNutt after being followed by David Lewis to the Terry County Sheriff’s Department. Each faced $10,000 bonds and bonded out Sunday. Other arrests included Lorenzo Richardson Jr on burglary and DPS warrants, Billy Reed on a burglary warrant, and Tommy Flournoy on aggravated assault. A suspected unauthorized vehicle use case followed a car fire four miles south of Brownfield on US 385 Friday.
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Terry County
Sheriff's Department
Lorenzo Richardson Jr
Brownfield Police Department
Department of Public Safety
Hockley County
DPS
Billy Reed
Lubbock County
Tommy Flournoy
Brownfield
US 385
District Court Gives Two-Year Terms in Separate DWI and Probation Cases
In 121st District Court Christoval Rodriguez received a two year term plus a $500 fine after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated subse quent offense. Alejandro R. Barrera pled true to revoking probation and drew a two year sentence. Alfredo Guerra faced aggravated sexual assault charges and received deferred adjudication with ten years probation including costs, curfew, treatment, testing, counseling, and no contact with the victim.
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121St District Court
Texas Department of Corrections
Christoval Rodriguez
Alejandro R. Barrera
121St
Alfredo Guerra
Guerra
Brownfield City Council Sets Meeting Schedule
The Brownfield City Council will meet Thursday at 7 30 a m in the council chambers A public hearing on dilapidated buildings is set for 8 a m The council will hear O D Hearne of GTE and consider a resolution to authorize a filing for a Texas Community Development Block Grant.
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Brownfield City
O.D. Hearne
GTE
Wal Mart Burglary Reported In Brownfield
Wal Mart Discount Cities on 1400 block of Tohoka Rd was burglarized Saturday night or early Sunday. Thieves stole jewelry televisions VCRs camcorders cameras lenses hunting gear car stereos radar detectors fishing supplies toys. Police opened an investigation.
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Wal-Mart Discount
Tohoka Rd
Brownfield Police Department
Danish Exchange Student Reflects on American High School Life
Kristiansen describes the international exchange process and life at Brownfield High School. He compares Danish and American education, notes teachers and class structure, meals, and schedules, and explains how he prepared and communicated with his host family before arriving. He shares impressions of American food, television, radio, and people, and outlines future plans in Copenhagen at a business college.
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Kristiansen
United States
Fords
Brownfield High School
Denmark
Sundhys
Sweden
Norway
America
Copenhagen
Neils Brock
Brownfield permits lag with May tally of fifteen
City of Brownfield issued fifteen building permits in May totaling 27413, down from April’s 33305 and year to date 864624. The May figure trails the thirty nine 1989 May permits totaling 60000. Permits include fence for Mary Garcia. addition for Robert Orozco. mobile home for Emilio Salazar. storage for Kumpe Used Cars. addition for Star Tool. pitched roof for Fernando Lara. fence for Robert Webster. fence for Glenn Waters. driveway for Don Howard. fence for Luis Valdez. porch for Ed Serbantez. patio for Jessie Alejandro. carport for Trinity Co.. storage for Virgie Walker. porch for Lionel Lopez.
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Brownfield
Mary Garcia
N. A
Robert Orozco
Emilio Salazar
Kumpe
Star Tool
W. Main
Fernando Lara
Yucca Lane
Robert Webster
E. Tate
Glenn Waters
E. Hester
Don Howard
Magnolia
Luis Valdez
Ed Serbantez
Lamesa Rd
Jessie Alejandro
E. Grace
Trinity Co
E. Warren
Virgie Walker
E. Ripley
Lionel Lopez
Terry County seeks bids for airport improvements
Legal notice from Terry County Commissioners calls for bids on airport improvement projects. Details appear in Legals Page 11. The notice outlines project scope, bidding requirements, and submission deadlines for qualified bidders.
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Terry County
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D. Coun
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