Voting Act 2006 Costs Hit Terry County Elections
Terry County and the Terry Memorial Hospital District brace for HAVA driven changes under the Help America Vote Act. District clerk Ann Willis notes potential $80,000 per polling place for new voting machines and a $5,500 tabulator upgrade while budgeting for 2006. The act requires electronic systems and voter education by January 2006, with some funds already in 2005 and the rest in 2006. Representatives discuss funding options and implementation ahead of the spring primaries.
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Terry
Ann Willis
Terry Memorial Hospital
Willis
Elections Division
Texas Secretary of State
Bush
HAVA
Terry County
Central County
Brownfield Medical Center Board Meeting Agenda
The Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday July 18. Items include approving James Turner for the Board and administering his oath. A presentation by Joe Gonzales covers the Indigent and Financial Assistance Program. Monthly Administrator Mike Click and Medical Staff Dr. Shane Hord will report.
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Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
James Turner
Turner
Joe Gonzales
Mike Click
Shane Hord
BISD Board Meeting Focuses on Budget Workshop and Lease
The Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees will convene Monday at 7 30 p m at the School Administration Building for a regular session. Items include a planned budget workshop for the next fiscal year and a lease agreement with South Plains Community Action Association for the Building Bridges facility at Oak Grove Elementary. The meeting is open to the public and a contact number is 637 2591.
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Brownfield Isd Board of Trustees
South Plains Community Action Association
Oak Grove
Shield Law Debate and Press Freedom in West Texas
A columnist discusses anonymous sources in U S media, noting NYT and Time Magazine missteps and corrections. He recalls shield law battles, First Amendment protections, and a White House briefing marked by background quotes. The piece reflects on press rights versus political agendas and ongoing public scrutiny.
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Lynn Brisendine
West
Texas
New York Times
Time Magazine
Judith Miller
NYT
New York
Washington
Brownfield
Seminole
New York City
Washington, D.C
White House
Duck
Ari Fliecher
D.C
CIA
United States
Farm Tour plans begin for 50th Terry County event
District Conservationist Donald Gibbons announces preparations for the 50th Annual Terry County Farm Tour set for Thursday September 15. Nominations are open for Terry County Farm Family of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year with forms on page 4. Deadline is Wednesday August 10. Market sites include Terry County Farm Services Agency Office, National Resources Conservation Office, AG Texas, and local banks. Plans aim to highlight county-wide tours and speakers awaiting selection of Farm Family of the Year.
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Donald Gibbons
Terry County
Terry County Farm Services Agency
National Resources Conservation Office
West Hill
AG Texas
W. Broadway
American State
First National
Sundown State
Gibbons
Brownfield gains long term water security through CRMWA deal
Brownfield joins 11 member cities in CRMWA purchase of 50 million dollars in underground water rights, expanding groundwater access to about 188000 acres. The deal ensures supply for roughly 90 years, with Lake Meredith as main source and water treated by Lubbock under contract. Brownfield uses about 500 million gallons annually, about 2 percent of regional totals.
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Mitch Word
Brownfield
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
CRMWA
Kent Satterwhite
Satterwhite
L.J. Richardson
Amarillo
Borger
Lamesa
Levelland
Lubbock
O'Donnell
Pampa
Plainview
Slaton
Tahoka
Texas Panhandle
Lake Meredith
A.A. Meredith
Eldon Jobe
CAMWA
Jobe
Ogallala
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Russia
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Christopher Smith
Michael Smith
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