Bollworms creep into late Terry County cotton crops
Brownfield News surveys Terry County cotton growers amid bollworm and bollweevil pressure as late season needs heat and moisture. Farmers like Jessie Hartman report minimal spraying and possible natural worm control, while Ray Gober notes worms more troublesome than weevils and ongoing irrigation as fields begin to bloom. Delwin Marrow also cites worms as the main issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Hartman
Wellman
Hartman
Hart
Terry County
Ray Gober
Meadow
Gober
Delwin Marrow
Local Brownfield Lubbock phone links open new Internet era
Local residents and businesses celebrate new Brownfield to Lubbock and Brownfield to Levelland direct calling begun Thursday after a November vote approval. Officials say savings may appear on long distance bills with added Internet access and local paging benefits, boosting commerce and online access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch
Brownfield
Lubbock
Levelland
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Cheryl Arrington
Lub
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
Dirk West remembered as a voice and mayor of Lubbock
In a heartfelt reflection Lynn Brisendine honors Dirk West, a longtime Lubbock radio and newspaper figure and city mayor, noting his humor and regional ties. The column also reviews Texas Techs Chancellor search, Sen. John Montford's potential move, and the impact on the 28th District and Brownfield area. West’s death resonates across the South Plains communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk West
First Order
Lubbock
Muleshoe
West
West Texas
Brownfield
Plainview
Plains
Lamesa
Ralls
Littlefield
Levelland
Crosbyton
South Plains
Texas Tech
Tech
John Montford
Sen
Montford
Austin
Texas
Educators seek grants for high tech approach in rural Texas district
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District votes to join the South Plains Area Rural Telecommunications/Technology Consortium. The group of 25 to 30 area schools will pursue a $151 million Technology Infrastructure Fund to boost Internet, distance learning, and video conferencing over the next decade. Grant applications are due in September, with aims to network schools for stronger funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Ward
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School
South Plains Area
Abernathy
Anton
Denver City
Frenship
Hale Center
Idalon
Levelland
Lubbock Cooper
Meadow
New Deal
New Home
Ralls
Roosevelt
Ropesville
Seagraves
Shallowater
Slaton
Smyer
Spade
Sundown
Union
Wellman
Whiteface
Wilson
South Plains College
Goodin
Gary Goodin
Brownfield
Frenship Isd
Paul Whitton Jr
Brownfield Band to start 1996 marching season Monday
Brownfield High School Spirit of the Plains band will begin summer rehearsals Monday with sessions from 8:30 to 10, 10 to noon, and 1:30 to 3. All students must attend unless parents contact directors. New district players with experience may join. contact Richard Herrera at 637 4523. The band placed third at the State Honor Band Competition in San Antonio, via cassette entry, behind New Boston and Graham. The group performed The Klaxon, Rhosymedre, and Concord.
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Brownfield High School
Spirit of the Plains
Richard Herrera
BHS
Herrera
Texas Bandmasters Association
San Antonio
Brownfield
South Plains
New Boston
Graham
Pleasant Grove
Barber's Hill
Filmore
Beeler
Concord
Grundman
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