Suit targets at large voting in four districts
Brownfield officials and BISD join Levelland and Littlefield ISDs in a lawsuit filed by Southwest Voter Registration Project challenging at large elections under the Voting Rights Act. Plaintiffs seek single member districts. officials express surprise and plan potential proposals as details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Southwest Voter Registration Project
San Antonio
BISD
Don Hendley
Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Coca Cola flavor change sparks nationwide debate
The article surveys public reaction to Coca Cola altering its taste and branding. It questions whether the move was a marketing misstep or a shrewd competitive strategy, noting widespread media coverage and substantial free publicity.
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Coca Cola
Plains
West Texas
Stone
See Paper 'N Ink
Brownfield All Stars win two of three in Denver County league
Brownfield's Little League All Stars posted a 19-1 victory over Ropesville and a 31-4 win against Morton in a double elimination tourney in Denver County. Bruce Gunning homered and pitched three hits allowed in the Tuesday loss to Denver City. Andy Martinez struck a one hitter with a two run homer versus Ropesville. Richard Piedra had three hits including a homer, and Piedra earned the win against Morton. Brownfield faced Sea Graves Friday with a finals bid on the line for Saturday against Denver City.
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Brownfield
Denver Cty
Denver City
Bruce Gunning
Brownfield All-Stars
Ropesville
Morton
Andy Martinez
Richard Piedra
Piedra
Andyartinez
Seagraves
Grace Commission expert projects U S government waste
George Goldberger of the Grace Commission told 150 Brownfield residents that only about 300 of 4,000 U S military bases are essential and that Congress has blocked further base closures. He warned spending would reach trillions by 1990 and 2000 if trends continue, urging cuts to save defense and reduce deficits.
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Hendley
BISD
Paul Lyle
Plainview
Lyle
McDonald’s
United States
McDonald
George Goldberger
Reagan
Grace Commission
Goldberger
W.R. Grace and Company
City Banks report second quarter 1985 financials
Brownfield State Bank and First National Bank released their June 1985 financial statements showing higher assets and deposits versus June 1984. Combined assets reached 119.035 million and deposits 107.973 million, with loans totaling 33.888 million, while March 1985 figures showed slight declines in assets and deposits but gains in loans.
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Brownfield State
First National Banks
BSB
FNB
Brownfield State Bank
First National Bank
Tina Cosper crowned Babe Ruth Queen in Denver City
Tina Cosper, representing Brownfield Babe Ruth League, won the district Queen's crown during ceremonies at the Denver City Babe Ruth field after Brownfield defeated the Post all stars 16 5. She was escorted by Bobby Gonzales, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gonzales.
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Tina Cosper
Brownfield
Denver City
Miss Cosper
The
Post All Stars
Bobby Gonzales
Robert Gonzales
Tina
Yankees
Babe Ruth
BISD Trustees set Monday evening agenda
Brownfield's School Board meets in regular session at 7 p.m. Monday with action items including employment and resignation of personnel, road easement to Oak Grove School, bids for school-year items, insurance, and a school bank sitory. Also on the agenda is the 1985-86 budget update and Oak Grove classroom addition progress.
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Brownfield’s
Oak Grove
BISD
Poolienia
Hendreynes
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KMAC
Fletcher
Bill McGowan
McGowan
By Lynn Brisendine
Grace Com
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District 2
Melvin Powers
Leo Dominguez
Dennis
McCutcheon
Powers
Virgil Allen
Freddie Pickett
Sec.treas
Reg Butler
Robert Becker
Randy Wood
Jasper Jowers
Darryl Miller
Jerry Casper
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