Rodeo Week Proclaimed in Brownfield July Festivities
Brownfield officials declare July 22 through 28 Rodeo Week led by Mayor Pro-tem W K Lindsey. Terry County Sheriff Posse Rodeo opens with a parade July 26 and a children stickhorse race July 27 at 10 30 a m. Rodeo runs three nights from 8 p m with belt buckles and prize money in events. Producing company is X T Rodeo of Victor Texas.
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Speedy Lindsey
Brownfield
Terry County
W.K
Speedy'’ Lindsey
Terry County Sheriff's Posse
Sheriff's Posse
X-T Rodeo Company
Victor, Tex
Brownfield council reviews 85 tax rate proposal
Brownfield council reports 1984 effective tax rate at 47.43 cents, down from 48.25, with 1984 taxable property at 151.5 million. Last year’s rise set due to Supreme Court action removing stock, while budget needs persist. A 90 day suspension on Energas rate increase is approved pending public hearing August 16. Energas franchise renewal language changes ordered and under review. City employees to cover half of dependent coverage difference.
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J.O. Burnett
Terry County
Brownfield
Burnett
Energas
Marriage and politics clash in Texas discourse
The piece frames marriage as a card game metaphor and argues that neither Democrats nor Republicans reflect the average citizen. It suggests radical changes in political thinking for Texans as recent Austin actions implicate Governor White.
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Texas
Austin
White
Hobby
Gib Lewis
Demos
Mondale
Jackson
Hart
Kennedy
O'Neal
America
East
New BHS appoints Dee Blevins as girls coach in AAA move
Brownfield High School plans a new era in athletics as Dee Blevins joins from Plains to coach the girls basketball program and possibly teach health while also serving as freshman football coach. He will work under Athletic Director Roy Farmer and favors a fast paced, high tempo style.
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Brownfield High School
Dee Blevins
Plains
Blevins
Spearman
Olton
Littlefield
Vega
West Texas State University
Canyon
BHS
Brownfield
Roy Farmer
Family Network seeks county aid for youth center
Family Network representatives asked Terry County Commissioners for support to maintain a youth community center. Beverly Barron cited a drug problem in the area and warned West Texas is a major drug shipment route. Caswell emphasized youth interest and proposed Friday dances to keep youths off the streets.
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Beverly Barron
Texas War On Drugs
Barron
Family Network
Terry County Commissioners Court
West
Texas
Miami
California
Tere Caswell
Caswell
Month-long visit to homeland Brownfield Priest returns from Ireland
Father Michael O'Dwyer of St Anthony's Catholic Church, a native of Ireland, has just returned from a month visiting his mother. He discusses Ireland's small size, rural farming, and the impact of violence in Northern Ireland and the Republic. He notes Ireland's growing openness through the European Community and contrasts farm sizes with West Texas while addressing unemployment and emigration pressures.
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Garry Peebles
Ireland
St. Patrick
Cromwell
Michael O’dwyer
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
U.S
O’dwyer
Cahir
Tipperary
Irish Republic
United States
Michigan
Nevada
Brownfield
West Texas
Republic
Northern Ireland
Maine
O’ Dwyer
IRA
England
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Cindy Goldston
E.H. Wood
Corral
Council
Lynn Brisendine
Meddlin
Lee
Homeland
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