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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1992
Page
4
Union School Trustees name Fred Ivy to administrative duties. Ivy was named to the position recently after serving a year as principal. He plans a new attitude and spirit, saying the school is a challenge with potential and a niche to define. He notes smaller numbers allow more to be done and aims to prove it.
A reflective survey recalls Girls State experiences across campaigns and speeches. Participants like David Henderson, Scott Peach, Becky Brisendine, and Kevin Larson describe running for local and state offices, courtship of public service, and the impact of mentors including Governor Mary Ann Iscander and a Vietnam POW speaker. The piece notes skill development, public speaking, teamwork, and attitudes shaping students into responsible citizens. It also discusses curriculum changes, integrating subjects for double credit, and the need to support at risk and gifted students in smaller schools.
Brownfield totals for the first six months of 1992 reach $1,020,763 as June permits include a $65,000 residence by McDougal Construction Co and multiple smaller projects. Notable items list fence, storage, carport, and remodel work across numerous addresses and local firms.
ISF and other parties named in the suit are advised to read the documents carefully and then reach out to the plaintiff or City Attorney Bill McGowan II to discuss a resolution strategy.
Decker reports 88,373 of 245,000 planted acres destroyed with irrigated cotton hit hardest. Early estimates of 80 percent losses dropped to 35-45 percent as rains and cool weather persisted. Remaining crop is fair, planted later. grain sorghum is the main substitute.
Public firework guidance outlines enforcement in some cities, warning of fines for buying and transporting fireworks within city limits. Texas Fire Protection recommendations include buying from permitted vendors, outdoor use only, adult supervision, water on hand, clear distances, strict following of directions, and proper disposal of used materials.
Brownfield saw a unusually wet first half of 1992 with May alone delivering 7.56 inches. The six month total reached 15.04 inches, nearly a year's rainfall and close to the Texas Almanac annual average of 17.21 inches. If the second half matches this, the year could exceed 30 inches.
Harwood notes the Texas VFW weekend event for October 16 to 18 expects over 300 members and guests. The Department of Texas VFW totals more than 120,000 members, with 500 posts across 30 districts, ranking fourth in the national organization of 54 departments and over two million members.
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