Change and Changeability Across Time and Space
The piece muses on rapid transitions as the century turns, noting the deaths of Jimmy Stewart and Robert Mitchum, NASA Mars missions, and NATO expansions to include Hungary the Czech Republic and Poland. It questions the price of space exploration, ponders future NATO moves, and recalls Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward's catalog pivots as symbols of enduring change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Stewart
Robert Mitchum
Stewart
Mitchum
Pug Henry
NASA
Mars
Pathfinder
Red
Earth
Clinton
NATO
Hungary
Czech Republic
Poland
Warsaw Pact
Russia
Sears & Roebuck
Montgomery Wards
Sears
Roebuck
Rains totals rise after weekend storms in Brownfield
Brownfield received over two inches of rain over the weekend, lifting the year to date to 15.48 inches. Lightning struck substations on Hill Street and Lanny Street, cutting power to most of the city for about two hours, with the crew restoring service by about 4 a.m. The outage highlighted a busy period for the Power & Light Department as crews repair storm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
City of Brownfield
Power & Light Department
Hill Street
City Power Power Plant
Mitch McElroy
McElroy
Lanny Street
Brownfield Spit and Whittle Days return to courthouse square
The Terry County Courthouse Square hosts the second Brownfield Spit and Whittle Days this weekend with events Saturday 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Joyce Billingsly says the two day program includes a 3 on 3 basketball tourney, a battle of the bands, food booths, and other activities. Proceeds from the basketball event benefit the West Texas Children's Centre. Karen Hulse coordinates music for the battle of the bands sponsored by Ed Moseley Ford and Brownfield Motorplex, with a $300 cash prize for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Joyce Billingsly
Billingsly
Brownfield
New Mexico
West Texas Children’s Centre
Karen Hulse
Ed Moseley Ford
Brownfield Motorplex
TAAS Results Highlight Brownfield Middle Grade Performance
Brownfield CISD remains in the Academically Acceptable category as TAAS results show gradual improvement across seventh and eighth grades and high school exit levels. District leaders note rising standards make the next level harder while emphasizing ongoing progress among students and a 58.2 percent Hispanic, 35.5 percent White, and 5.6 percent African American student mix with 54.2 percent Economically Disadvantaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Word
Brownfield Cisd
Texas
TAAS
Brownfield
Jeanette Awbrey
Awbrey
Name In The News A Good Neighbor George Jameson
George Jameson, a longtime Brownfield resident, is described as a steady, gospel singing baritone turned active church volunteer. The piece chronicles his family, career as AVI and Biggerstaff Valley parts manager, his years in Brownfield, and his role-models including Mrs Susie Stell while noting his preference for The Lighthouse and his evolving hobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Peebles
George Jameson
Brownfield
Jameson
First Baptist Church
AVI
Biggerstaff Valley
C.R. Anthony
Susie Stell
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Terry County Park
Arizona
West Texas Running Club
Gary P. Nunn
Cub Stadium
Nunn
Cae
Mary
Carla
Slaton
Alec
Atty
Ame
Amy
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