Brownfield Observes Fair Housing Week and Ordinance Details
Brownfield marks Fair Housing Week July 8 14. The city ordinance in effect since 1979 prohibits housing sale rental and financing discrimination based on race religion sex or national origin. City Manager Dick Fletcher serves as Fair Housing Administrator. complaints must be filed by the claimant at City Hall.
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Apathy and literacy in America on the rise
Paper n Ink columnist laments national apathy and illiteracy, argues for stronger schooling and civic responsibility. Discusses global competitiveness, the Reagan era powers, Soviet reforms under Gorbachev, and U S military cost principles amid world affairs. Calls for educating children to read and participate in society.
McGuire Honored by Lions for Service and Glasses Help
Noon Lions member Dr. Rob McGuire received a life membership in the Texas Lions Camp at a Party House meeting. Outgoing president Bob Cannon presented the award citing McGuire's Lionism work and his help to needy schoolchildren obtain glasses.
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Wellman star Tabby Moorhead slated for All-Star tilt
Former Wellman Lady Wildcat Tabby Moorhead earns a 1990 Six-Man All-Star berth. Selected as one of two district graduates, she will play July 21 at Tarleton State University, facing the Eastern squad with 14 Western players. Moorhead, a senior point guard, led WHS to a 17-10 season and a playoff bid.
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Optimist honors Brownfield band members as Young Texan and Texanne
Andy Simpson and Heather Shipp from Brownfield High School earned Optimist Club titles for April. Simpson, a drum major and 18, is son of the Simpsons and Looneys. Shipp, 18, trumpet player, is daughter of the Shipp family. Both graduated last month after standout band careers highlighting district wins, festival awards, and multiple band roles.
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Terry County Rodeo Opens With Parish Parade Crowd Pleaser
Terry cowboys prep for the annual Terry County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo at the County Rodeo Grounds July 26 to 28. A parade starts at 4 p.m. July 26 with floats and tractors, followed by events 8 p.m. daily including bull riding and roping. Admission 4 dollars adults 1 dollar children. Rodeo office open July 23 9 a.m. to July 25 4 p.m. at the Posse Clubhouse. Contact 637 6555. Texas Cowboys Rodeo Association approves the event with stock provided by Lynn Wallace Rodeo Company of Orange. Public invited.
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Police arrest local man on Brazos charges
Brownfield police officers arrested Steven Benton, 20, on traffic warrants on Thursday July 12 after a records check revealed a Brazos County warrant. The Brazos warrant accuses Benton of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
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Old Fashioned Tent Revival Ends Saturday Evening
The Old Fashioned Tent Revival Soul Salvation Show wraps up at 7 30 p m this Saturday July 14 in the Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are 7 for adults and 4 for children available from local merchants Chamber of Commerce or at the gate. Chloe Johnson of Johnson and Associates in Austin will speak on economic development at 7 p m Monday July 16 to city and county leaders in Brownfield High School Little Theater. Public invited. Johnson is a former Texas Department of Commerce employee.
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