Zoning Request Sparks Opposition at Council Meeting
Brownfield landowners and school officials oppose a proposed trailer park near Brownfield High School citing loitering traffic and safety concerns. The plan involves about 20 000 dollars in project costs and faces strong community input. Local residents report property intrusions including a burglary and theft at nearby addresses.
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Pickett
Tom Hardy
Brownfield School Board
Brownfield High School
Sherman Hope
Shermore
Dr. Hope
Brownfield council tables zoning vote amid absences and abstentions
A near head on crash injured eight aboard a Brownfield pickup and prompted hospital treatments for five. council members present debated zoning changes and potential impacts before tabling the matter due to insufficient attendance. Updates included replacements on committees and tax rate considerations for 1981-82 funding.
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Miguel Aguirre
Brownfield
Boden
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Magdalena Bueno
Santos Morales
Juanita Topia
Warren Topia
Raymond Topia
Aguirre
Librada Rey
Gregoria Bueno
Joe Morales
Geron
Stanley Miller
Signers of the Declaration and Terry County note of thanks
The column recalls the 56 signers risks and sacrifices for independence with examples of John Hart and Francis Lewis. It reflects on their losses and endurance. A personal note to Terry County citizens thanks supporters and pledges ongoing service despite an Austin ruling.
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Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Harrison
Virginia
John Hart
New Jersey
Hart
Thomas McKean
Delaware
McKean
Thomas Howard
Edward Rutledge
South Carolina
Francis Lewis
New York
George Washington
Terry County
Austin
Time and fate from old papers and Voltaire quote
A fragment cites statistics on life expectancy and self support at ages 25 65 75, reflecting on future outcomes. It then recalls Voltaire describing Dwarf Zandig in a fictional tale and presents a riddle where Time is the longest and shortest measure, with reflections on eternity and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaire
Zandig
Brownfield Little League All Stars Face Levelland in Playoff
The Brownfield Little League All Stars coached by Joe Garcia and Bruce Winters meet Levelland at 6 p.m. Monday in Sundown in a first round double elimination playoff featuring teams from Brownfield Sun Down Levelland and Ropesville. The squad includes Mark Gonzales Monty Riedel Rusty Blankenship Jackie Winters Jessie Winters Shawn Cox Rufus Finney Marty Gonzales David White Bobby Little David Bailey Joe Garcia Jr and Joe Garcia.
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Brownfield
Levelland
Sundown
Ropesville
Joe Garcia
Bruce Winters
Mark Gonzales
Monty Riedel
Rusty Blankenship
Jackie Winters
Jessie Winters
Shawn Cox
Rufus Finney
Marty Gonzales
David White
Bobby Little
David Bailey
Joe Franco
Little League Trophy Policy Spurs Reader Question
Brownfield Little League drew a reader query over trophies only for first place in major and pee wee divisions. League President Kenneth Elder said single trophies per division create stronger incentive for teams to strive for top placement.
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Brownfield News
Brownfield Little League
Kenneth Elder
C of C Directors Meet Wednesday
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly luncheon at the country club with General Telephone District Supervisor O D Hearn as guest speaker. He urged the chamber to promote Brownfield growth and noted oil related firms Magcobar Ind Dresser Ind and BJ Hughes expanding locally. Harvest festival tickets were announced to go on sale July 27 after the board meeting.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
General Telephone District
O.D. Hearn
Hearn
Chamber
Brownfield
Magcobar Ind
Dresser Ind
BJ Hughes
Chamber Board
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W. Ripley
Larry Don Reed
Reed
Guy Henson
18Th St
B&r Automotive
Lubbock Road
Henson
Hunter
Billie Moore
Jake Geron
Davis
Speedy Lindsey
Moore
Steve Sandlin
Leon Pope
T.C. Coleman
Zoning Board
Coleman
South Plains Association of Governments Board
Sandlin
Fegaag
Peebles
By Garry Peebles
Crownfield
Terry County Herald
West Hill Street
Texas
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Yoakum County
State of Texas
Lynn Brisendine
Garry Peebles
Staci Brow
Barbara White
Carol Corzine
Renee Werner
Women’s Editor
W. Hill
LL All Stars
Tom Montgomery
Union
Monroe Bowden
Wellman Gin
Tokio Gin
Bill Keesee
Meadow
Foster Gin
J.B. Durham
E. Main St
Lewis Waters
Tokio
C of C
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Westwind Gas CO
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