27 Jul 1994
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1994
Page
1
Paper'n Ink reflects on adults embracing the service age and the rise of electronics. Lynn Brisendine foresees pervasive computer use shaping business, homes, and public life, from pay per view to personalized phone services and targeted magazine content, predicting rapid, near-future advances.
Brownfield police warn seniors after a spate of assaults and robberies targeting elderly residents at home or nearby. Lt. Darwin Huston urges vigilance, door strengthening, and calling police on suspicious visitors. He notes offenders scout empty homes, exploit kindness, and often return for more. Residents should avoid letting strangers inside, keep storm doors locked, and refuse giving money. The warning concludes with a reminder that times have changed and caution is essential.
The 1994 Brownfield Rodeo begins at 8 p m on Thursday and runs through Saturday night at the Terry County Rodeo Grounds. Events include bull riding saddle bronc team roping and calf roping with a parade on Sunday. Prizes total up to 200 for several events and the rodeo is sponsored by the Terry County Sheriff Posse and approved by the Texas Cowboys Rodeo Association. The 1994 Rodeo Queen is Laura Landess.
Brownfield trustees approved seven new teachers and five resignations at Monday night’s meeting. They accepted bids on athletic and student insurance and set 1994-95 lunch prices, approved the PSI calendar for Intermediate, and endorsed use of facilities. The budget and Local Policy Manual Update 45 were discussed along with staff development days increasing from eight to thirteen.
The Terry County Commissioners hear proposals from Bill McGowan II and Bob Torrez of the West Texas Children's Assessment Center about funding a treatment center as an alternative to detention. They consider diverting capital funds from a detention facility to create a three-area center focusing on treatment for high risk youths, aiming to reduce reoffending by diverting some youths formerly headed for detention into treatment programs.
Terry County Commissioners accept the low three year lease to replace six John Deere motor graders, two per precinct, with three tandem drive and three six wheel drive units from Yellowhouse Machinery of Lubbock. Lease costs are 1714 per month per precinct, with purchase option at term end.
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