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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1983
Page
1
A Brownfield meeting outlines MADD efforts amid 12 private liquor clubs and statewide alcohol crash data. 1982 DWI arrests totaled 64 in Brownfield DPS work while 401 public intoxication arrests occurred. 25 alcohol related crashes yielded 11 arrests and 18 injuries. 1983 public intoxication arrests reached 101 with rising concerns over drinking and driving.
The Brownfield School Board meets at 7 30 p m to review the BISD 1983 84 budget. agenda includes a five year evaluation plan, supply items, summer maintenance, and a possible graduation requirement tied to the Texas Assessment of Basic Skills test. Eight resignations are reported atender list including two teachers and an assistant principal. A blood drive for Tommy Dixon is set for 9 a m to 7 p m at First Baptist Church Brownfield. Dixon is in the Burn Center after an electrical accident.
Brownfield chamber board discussed the Disney West Texas theme for the October 8 Harvest Festival and rules for queen selection. The session also reviewed finances with a June 30 balance of 1,804.05, deposits of 4,392.72 and disbursements of 3,603.98, plus budget notes for Terry Memorial BRMC board.
Brownfield council rejects Linda Billings request to waive city ordinances for a front yard fence. The session also saw approval of a street paving bid and a decision to allow a school fence waiver on Broadway for safety reasons.
Brownfield Crime Information Inc offers rewards totaling 300 dollars for tips leading to arrest and indictment in multiple incidents. Burglary at Lindsey's Hardware Warehouse on 312 W Main occurred between July 2 and July 5 1983 with two General Electric 25 inch color console televisions stolen. Theft from a car at 1201 E Tate on the night of June 30 1983 involved two Cricket stereo speakers a 200 watt 7 band equalizer and a Sammy Haggar cassette titled album and a lock box. Burglary of B R Automotive at 604 Lubbock Road on 06 29 83 late afternoon to 06 30 83 early morning saw batteries and several cans of oil taken.
The Terry County Commission renewed a one year contract with the Lubbock Youth Center for 10 980 dollars in the 1984 budget. Director David Whyburn explains the center’s family focused counseling approach and its octagonal facility serving 17 South Plains counties with referrals from juvenile probation officers.
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