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Obituaries and notices appear alongside market items and tax rebate guidance. The page also highlights a VFW convention and TV guides with brief listings, while editorial and opinion sections provide commentary on current affairs.
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Brownfield Council to amend contract withCorrections Corp
The Brownfield City Council will meet at 7 30 a m Thursday August 2 to discuss a resolution authorizing Mayor Nancy Wadean to sign an amended contract with Corrections Corporation of America to manage and operate the city owned Intermediate Sanction Facility.
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Tokio man faces burglary and related felony charges
Jim Mojica of Tokio is jailed in the Terry County Law Enforcement Center on a 10,000 dollar bond after Brownfield officers responded to a family disturbance near East Tate and a report of a man with a gun. Mojica allegedly laid down a 12 gauge shotgun and was taken into custody following the incident Thursday night.
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CCA Threatens Exit Over Brownfield Lease Deal
The Correction Corporations of America seeks a 50 percent lease reduction to keep the Brownfield Intermedi ate Sanction Facility operating. City offers 4.12 per day for year one and 3.25 for year two, with a two year contract under discussion. CCA may resign if no agreement reached by Tuesday.
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Correction Corporations of America
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Shamblum
Terry County Faces Redistricting Shake Up
The Legislative Redistricting Board passed a plan removing Terry County from Rep. Gary Walker's District 84 and placing it in District 85, currently led by Speaker Pete Laney. The change sparks anticipated court actions and partisan debate over rural West Texas representation.
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Gary Walker
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Austin
Brownfield Board Finalizes Student Conduct Code Changes
Brownfield School Board approved new language for the student conduct code addressing drugs and alcohol. AEP placement decisions, penalties for selling or delivering drugs, and different treatment of first offenses were discussed and approved by a unanimous vote.
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