Fire destroys large portion of Head Start building in Brownfield
State Fire Marshall probes early Tuesday blaze at the Head Start portable behind Colonial Heights. The extensive damage covers walls ceilings and beams. clock frozen at 3 40 42. BCISD superintendent Charles Harrison notes federal guidelines for federally funded program complicate replacement. months may pass before repairs and reopening.
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Colonial Heights Head
Blake Decker
Colonial Heights
BCISD
Colonial Heights Elementary
WTCC board approves line of credit to stay open
West Texas Children's Center directors vote to borrow up to 50000 dollars from First National to keep the facility operating despite June expenses topping income. Norman Lockett reports a June income of 44693 against 61780 in costs with July projected around 62038 and an 80 percent occupancy in the shelter.
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West Texas Children’s Center Board of Directors
First National
WTCC
Norman Lockett
Lockett
Drought soaks Texas and New Mexico as rain hopes fade
A Texas letter notes widespread drought across the state with water shortages in San Antonio and Fiesta Texas as fountains go dry. It cites irrigation cuts, no fireworks, and prayer meetings while New Mexico and Florida battle fires and tinderbox conditions warning of further heat and drought spread.
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San Antonio
Texas
Alamo City
Fiesta Texas
Brownfield
West
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Florida
Peninsula
United States
Lone Star
City Council approves drug dog service agreement with BCISD
Brownfield City Council approves an interlocal agreement with Brownfield School District for the police department to provide drug dog services for ten months starting August 1. The K9 unit will offer 20 minute programs once monthly and make unannounced visits with dates given in advance when exams or TAAS tests occur. The school seeks police charges filed if needed and enhanced paperwork to confirm officer presence.
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Brownfield
Roy Rice
Charles Harrison
Rice
Heat raises summer health concerns
Heat raises safety tips for outdoor activity during the Fourth of July weekend. Barbara Bouton of Brown field Regional Medical Center advises avoiding the hottest parts of the day, walking in mornings or evenings, drinking fluids, wearing sunscreen, and avoiding heavy exercise. She stresses carrying identification, recounting a Brown field incident where a person collapsed with only a garage door opener for ID, delaying family contact.
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Blake Decker
Barbara Bouton
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Bouton
Brownfield
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James Redding
Terry County
Doug Ryburn
Don Robertson
Bill Keesee
Earl Brown, Jr
Lynn Brisendine
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