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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1986
Page
1
Essay argues drugs are a profound social threat requiring drastic action. It cites public warnings, endorsements of military action, and calls for using high tech forces to combat drug trafficking while noting the ongoing toll and broader societal damage.
The Brownfield Rodeo opens with a Thursday parade at 4 p.m. through downtown Brownfield. Gates open at 8 p.m. at Terry County Rodeo Grounds, with each performance starting at 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Terry County Sheriff's Posse and features stock sourced for the show.
Brownfield City Council approved low bids for re roofing two warehouses near the power plant. West Texas Roofing of Lubbock bid 8580 for the west building and 4950 for the north building with completion set for August 15. Other bidders named include Charles Carpenter Brownfield and Ajax Roofing. city manager reported the water treatment plant now operates to state standards after prior issues.
The 12st District Court presided by Judge Ray Anderson schedules a 10 a.m. Monday criminal docket with announcements at 10 and motions and pleas heard by then. Jury reports at 1 30 p m. The docket includes Angel L Ortiz on two counts of attempted capital murder represented by Jimmy Hammons and Roy Roger Rodriguez on two counts of attempted capital murder and one count of burglary of a habitation represented by Kelly Moore.
The Brownfield Crime Line Information Inc announces a $300 reward for information leading to arrest and indictment in an aggravated robbery at a residence on East Hill Street. Other crimes include a burglary at Goodpasture Grain Elevator Office and a break in at Charlie Price's Western Auto. A separate $300 reward targets those involved in the September 18 1983 disappearance of Lucille Zant and for information leading to felony indictments in general. The line operates 24 hours. Local city budget notes report sales tax rebates lag behind prior year by about $30,000 in three months and staff levels may be adjusted if conditions don’t improve.
Brownfield Cubs football enters two a day workouts August 11 with equipment handout August 6 and scrimmages set for August 22 at Levelland and August 29 at Cub Stadium. Coach Roy Farmer, in his third year, notes a tough 3-AAA district with Frenship moving up and Idalou, Post, Denver City, Roosevelt likely playoff contenders. Season opens September 5 at Frenship, with eight more games including homecoming Roosevelt and trips to Lovington and Lamesa.
A Monday evening seminar titled Stress And How To Deal With It will be hosted at the Terry County Amphitheater. Sponsored by the Family Life Committee Terry County Extension Service and local banks, the session targets those facing stress from financial hardships. Paul Douthit and Marcia Brown of Texas Tech University will discuss family relationships during economic crises. pre-registration is requested by noon Monday at 637 4060.
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