Cotton crop in good shape
Brownfield News interviews Wellmam Ag producer Buster Adair on 2000 Terry County cotton and peanut crops. Adair notes potential rain loss, need for fertilization on dryland, and the impact of prices and programs on next year’s loan price. He warns of boll weevils beet armyworms and bollworms, saying the program aims to eradicate pests over several years and that spraying may be needed early in the season.
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Garry Peebles
Terry County
Brownfield News
Wellmam Ag
Buster Adair
Adair
Garza resigns BISD board post in Brownfield
Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees considers accepting Clara Garza’s resignation from Position 2 after she moved outside the district. The board weighs appointing a replacement versus a special election, with Trustee Tony Serbantez favoring appointment to avoid delays and turnover in May. Four of seven BISD seats could be open next May including Garza’s, Henson, Simpson, and Duncan’s at-large term. See BISD Page 4.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield Isd Board of Trustee
Clara Garza
Garza
Tony Serbantez
Serbantez
Monty Henson
Bob Simpson
Terry Duncan
Kyle King
Bisd Board of Trustees
Theo
Break-ins reported in Brownfield target cafe and home
Brownfield police investigate two break-ins in the past days. A burglar entered Casita Cafe on West Hill Street through a window taking about 30 dollars from the register. Between July 11 and 15 a residence on North Ist Street was broken into, a watch, CDs and change were stolen, entry again via window. A portable building at Brownfield Intermediate School was also broken into last week. Call Brownfield Crime Line at 637 2511 with information.
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West Hill Street
North Ist St
Brownfield
Texas Sales Tax Holiday to Aid Shoppers August 4 5 6
Texas residents will save on most clothing and footwear under $100 during the Sales Tax Holiday August 4, 5, and 6. The exemption applies to about 50 categories of items, with athletic wear sometimes excluded.
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Texas
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Carole Keeton Rylander
Keeton Rylander
Comptroller
Windowstate
Fining Tobacco Firms Draws Debate On Public Health And Costs
A reader questions why tobacco firms face large fines while liquor firms escape. The column reflects on quitting smoking, personal resolve, and the rising costs of smoker health care funded by insurance and Medicare. It notes historical smoking norms, public air quality shifts, and ongoing industry strategies to protect profits amid health concerns.
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Yul Brenner
Tobacco Boys
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