Stewart wins State honor for solo performance at contest
Brownfield High School Altoist Aaron Stewart earned a first division for his solo at the Texas Solo and Ensemble Contest at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos on May 25. He was among thirteen BHS Spirit of the Plains Bandmembers who competed, with several other students earning second and third divisions in solos and ensembles.
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Taas scores drop and court sentences given in district cases
TAAS results fell from 72 to 55 percent overall while fifth grade scores held at 65 percent. White students rose in math and reading, Hispanics and economically disadvantaged groups declined in several metrics. In District Court, Judge Kelly Moore presiding saw Lee Roy Alvarado receive two years jail for forged instrument possession, with restitution and fees, plus community service. Raymond Lee Martinez and David Castillo faced probation adjustments and fines, Castillo with adjudicated guilt and 320 hours of community service.
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Brownfield Schools Announce Summer Class Schedule
Brownfield schools outline a summer program with elementary and middle school classes running June 6 to July 3 at Colonial Heights, Brownfield Intermediate, and Brownfield Middle School. Grades K-3 attend Colonial Heights, grades 4-5 at the Intermediate, and grades 6-8 at the Middle School. Morning sessions run 8:30 to 12, with bus service and meals. High school courses run June 10 to July 26 from 7:25 to 12:40, no charge, with pre-registration on first day. The district also hosts a Summer Enrichment Program to broaden learning opportunities.
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Trial links theft of cash and Rubio pay checks
The article notes a trial related to the theft of cash and several of Rubio's pay checks which he never cashed. Colonial Heights to host a creative writing class for third to fifth graders and the Middle School to host an art class for fourth to eighth graders. Classes run June 10-21, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, two weeks, $10 fee due at registration. Contact School Administration Building at 637-2591 for details.
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Brownfield man jailed in burglary and aggravated robbery
Brownfield police arrested 18 year old Robert Lewis Demps after a early Thursday spree that began at Western Auto on South Fifth with a broken window and a missing 9 millimeter pistol, then a gun case break in, followed by a liquor store robbery, with $600 taken. Police recovered the money and pistol under cushions at a North Cedar residence and booked Demps into Terry County Jail on burglary and aggravated robbery charges.
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Bonnie Sides retires after 26 years at Oak Grove school
Bonnie Sides, a longtime Oak Grove teacher, retires after 26 years in the same room. She taught 25 years in third grade and one year in fourth grade. Sides is an Abilene High School and Hardin graduate, with service under principals Jesse Geron and Carey White at the time she taught at Muldrow Ross State Teachers College in Alpine.
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Spencer University nominee highlights seventh grade teacher
Nancy Sparks of Simmons University is the recipient in the Secondary Teacher Category. She teaches seventh grade history at BMS and is a Rotan High School alumnus who attended South Plains College and Texas Tech. Sparks has sponsored student groups traveling to Washington DC to view Democracy in Action and has co sponsored Ranching Heritage Day for seventh graders for three years.
Energas proposes gas rate hikes in multiple Texas cities
On May 31 1996 Energas Company filed Statements of Intent to raise rates across numerous Texas communities including Abernathy Amherst Anton Big Spring Bovina Brownfield Buffalo Spring Lake Canyon Coahoma Crosbyton Dimmitt Earth Lake Ransom Canyon and others. The plan would raise annual revenue about 7.6 percent or 7.7 million with new and adjusted rates for General Service Small Industrial Service Large Gas Air Conditioning and Electric Generating Gas Service and an Air Conditioning Rate Rider. Affected customers total about 200000 and cities may suspend the effective date up to 90 days with a 35 day minimum after filing. A new General Service State Institutions option may be offered to state agencies and rate design may differ if revenue limits are met.
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