Firecracker Run marks Independence Day in West Texas
The 38th Annual Firecracker Run in Coleman Park, sponsored by the West Texas Running Club, drew 155 participants including 140 adults and 15 children. Jose Zubia of Midland won the 10 mile race for men in 59 05, Ann Cruce Roberts of Lubbock won the women's 10 mile in 1 13 59, while Jacob Lozano of Hobbs NM and Jessica Stovall of Lubbock took the 3 mile titles. The event also featured a variety of age groups from four to 12, with participants from Brownfield and other nearby areas and a runner from Minneapolis traveling the farthest.
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Terry County
Ann Cruce-Roberts
Lubbock
Brownfield
Coleman Park
Lone Prairie
U.S
Garry Peebles
West Texas Running Club
Texas
Jose Zubia
Midland
Ann Cruce
Jessica Stovall
Dick Baker
Tony Issacs
Jay Youngblood
Kent Crutcher
Emeline Crutcher
Marisa Hesse
Minneapolis
Minn
Young takes superintendent post in Greenwood ISD
Doug Young, lone finalist for Greenwood ISD superintendent, will take the job after a 21 day waiting period. The Anson native and longtime Brownfield ISD assistant superintendent has 18 years in education and will replace Glenn Barber, who moved to Pilot Point ISD. Greenwood aims to raise TAKS scores and strengthen academics as Arrow Educational Services led the 31-applicant search.
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Cassie Graham
Greenwood
Doug Young
Young
Brownfield Isd
BISD
Brownfield
Ty Hartley
Glenn Barber
Pilot Point Isd
Wayne Mitchell
Barber
Anson
Angelo State University
University of North Texas
Texas Tech University
Hartley
Mitchell
Stanton
Arrow Educational Services
Greenwood Isd
Ono
Doug
D’laine
Hardy
Truman
Lucky 7 wedding craze across Las Vegas and beyond
Paper n Ink notes July 7 2007 draws couples to Las Vegas Reno and Atlantic City for themed vows. Hotels advertise packages from 77 to 7777 dollars offering chapel settings music flowers champagne meals and even limo rides. Authors warn of varying outcomes while highlighting the publicity and variety of options for wedding day superstition seekers.
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Lynn Brisendine
Las Vegas
Reno
Atlantic City
Ultra Leisure
Stolen Identity and the Rising Crime of Identity Theft
The article explains how dishonest individuals misuse Social Security numbers to access credit and personal information. It notes credit card fraud, marketing data use, and the broad impact on victims and businesses, including time and cost to clean fraudulent charges. The piece highlights that many entities request or demand the SSN, with few that truly can. It references Texas PIRG estimates and mentions broader exposure across utilities, services, and retailers.
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Cassie Graham
America
Texas Public Interest Research Group
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