BIDCorp Denies Cub Drive-In Incentive Request
BIDCorp. rejects Cub Drive-In incentive after review. Directors say no new jobs created despite enhancements and a 28,500 request representing about a quarter of renovation costs. Board cites taxpayer funds and criteria requiring job growth and increased tax value.
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Bidcorp
John Trischitti
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Cub Drive
Cub
Cargill
Rodney Keeton
Jack Cargill
Southwest Guar
Terry County Commissioners approve routine budget, reports
The Terry County Commissioners met Monday in a routine session led by County Auditor Alan Bayer who presented the initial budget. They approved monthly reports from the Sheriff and Justice of the Peace, District Clerk, and other offices, plus specific fee and commission reports. County Clerk Ann Willis cited June fines and fees totaling 21,520.25, with criminal fines dominating, and the board rejected a DOT proposal to raise vehicle registration by 1.50 to fund a school crossing guard program, while approving an 7,824 bid from Leon Jones Construction for repairs.
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Terry County
Alan Bayer
Justice of the Peace
Terry County Historical Commission
Ann Willis
Texas Department of Transportation
Leon Jones Construction Co
South Plains Health Department
E. Main St
Bayer
Don Robertson
Robertson
Law Enforcement Center
Ronny Burran
Combs to Discuss Rural Growth in Brownfield Roundtable
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs visits Brownfield on July 10 for a 3 p.m. roundtable with area business and community leaders to map rural development ideas for the Southern High Plains. The event is at Brownfield City Hall and aims to boost local business opportunities.
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Texas Agriculture
Susan Combs
Brownfield
High Plains
Texas
Combs
Groundless rumor fuels stock market talk on executives
Lynn Brisendine notes how rumors and big name CEOs attract attention as Enron WorldCom and others collapse. He cites sweetheart deals and perks as awareness grows of executives profiting while firms falter, with Mattel among early examples in the dot com downturn.
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Enron
Tyco
WorldCom
Merck
Martha Stewart
Mattel Toys
The Fall of Executives and Stockholder Hope
The piece critiques high level executives and boards for big company collapses and stock losses. It parallels Mattel and later Enron era scandals, arguing for asset recovery and penalizing leaders while urging voters to hold leaders accountable as Bush 43 faces a challenging second term.
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Bush
Bush #43
Glance Sheriff Report Drag Racing Briefs
Sheriff reports on drag racing events and related policing notes. Page notes reflect a local law enforcement snapshot with weekend activity and safety reminders.
Lena Young 104 Still Finds Strength Through Friends
Garry Peebles notes Lena Young, now 104, reflects on 37,986 days of life at Brownfield Rehabilitation and Care Center. She endured the loss of four children, a husband, and a granddaughter, crediting supportive friends and neighbors plus earlier resilience for her enduring spirit.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield News
Lena Young
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