Redistricting plan approved by Terry County Commissioners
The Terry County Commissioners approved a redistricting plan for the four precincts after a brief public hearing. The plan, prepared with a San Antonio attorney, must receive Department of Justice approval within two 60 day periods following submission. Garza outlined three criteria for DOJ acceptance, with initial filing for spring primaries looming.
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Terry County
Commissioners’ Court
Doug Ryburn
G. Dwayne Pruitt
Ramon Gallegos
San Antonio
Donnie
Nancy
Wade
James
Janelle Evans
Manuel Garza
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington D.C
Justice Department
Garza
Today's Issue at a Glance and Page Notes
The page lists sections including Sheriff's Report on page 3, Obituaries on page 2, Redistricting Map on page 4, All-Star Games, Edit and Opinion, and Classifieds on pages 9 and 10. It reads like a front-page index with section pointers and page numbers.
Commissioners hear reports approve funds in regular session
In a Monday morning session the Commissioners Court approved minutes and monthly reports for June from the Sheriff, Constable, and County Agent, plus the County Clerk’s May report. The American Legion Post 269 Texas Bingo quarterly report showed zero funds and noted it will be the final report as license terms end.
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Commissioners Court
American Legion Post
Doug Ryburn
Ann Willis
Rain prompts cautious optimism in Terry County crops
Jerry Warren, Terry County Extension Agent, says rain is needed for watermelons and cotton as July nears the end. He notes melons nearing harvest and that moisture is hoped for this weekend, though overall conditions remain challenging for 2001 crops.
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Brownfield News
Terry County
Jerry Warren
Warren
Best Part of Volleyball Camp Says Players
Loren Davis says the games are fun but require hard work. Julie Wollman notes many neat volleyball lessons. Shelby Cunningham enjoys playing games and having fun at camp.
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Loren Davis
Julie Wollman
Shelby Cunningham
BISD Board to Meet Monday
Brownfield Independent School District Board of Education will meet on Thursday July 26 starting 5 30 p m in the Administration building board room. The agenda includes approving facility use requests adopting revised items of the Student Code of Conduct for 2001 2002 and a board training session.
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Board of Education
Brownfield Independent School District
Stem cell debate draws lines in a divided nation
Lynn Brisendine reflects on stem cell research and abortion, noting the moral divide. He weighs life, suffering, and medical potential, citing Whoopi Goldberg and religious views, then calls for balancing protection of life with care to improve its quality and urges collective prayer for an equitable solution.
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Solomon
Alzhiemer's
United States
Whoopi Goldberg
Name in the News Billy Bond Honored by American Legion
Garry Peebles profiles Billy Bond who received the Legionnaire of the Year award from the American Legion Texas Department at Wichita Falls. Bond has 48 years of membership, has led Howard-Henson Post 269, and served as District Commander, 4th Division Commander, and Department Vice Commander, praised for dedication to veterans and community.
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Garry Peebles
Billy Bond
Bond
American Legion, Department of Texas
Wichita Falls
American Legion
Texas
Howard-Henson
West Texas
Department of Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lady Cubs
Delecia Garcia
Megan Mercer
Brownfield
J. Willis
Willis
Sheriff's Report
Iso
BISD
Lynn Brisendine
Legionnaire of the
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