Brazilian exchange student in Brownfield overcomes homesickness
June 3 1990 Brownfield report highlights Vivianne Macedo a Brazilian Youth for Understanding exchange student staying with Steve and Bonnie Metcalf family. She recalls initial homesickness and tears while adjusting to life in the United States now expressing appreciation for learning how people live and think. Macedo daughter of Zedyd and Vanda Macedo of Copacabana Rio de Janeiro. sister Vanessa also an ex exchange student.
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John Hasselmeier
Vivianne Macedo
Brownfield
Steve
Bonnie Metcalf
America
Youth For Understanding
Macedo
BHS
Zedyd
Vanda Macedo
Rio de Janiero
Copacabana
Vanessa
Charleston
West Virginia
Brownfield educator Fern Niles retires after 36 years in district
Kelly Sinclair notes Fern Niles, Brownfield ISD elementary curriculum and appraisal director, ends a 39 year career in education with 36 years in Brownfield. Born in Oklahoma, she and husband Clifford start teaching careers in Wellington before moving to Brownfield. Niles taught music, then third, first, and second grades, shifted to remedial reading under Title 1, and led federal programs before her six year director role.
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Kelly Sinclair
Fern Niles
Brownfield
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford
Okla
West Texas State University
Canyon
Texas Tech
Niles
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
BISD
Garten
Five Cubs named to 3-AAA All-District honors
Brownfield High School baseball's Lupe Davila Eddy Garza Gerald Gonzales Andy Martinez earned First Team honors with Senior Junior Rodriguez getting Honorable Mention. The Cubs finished 12-10 overall and 2-4 in district play. Davila led with a .468 average four homers 20 RBIs four doubles seven steals. Martinez hit .391 with 10 RBIs and four stolen bases. Gonzales closed out his BHS season with strong defense and offense.
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Brownfield High School
Lupe Davila
Eddy Garza
Gerald Gonzales
Andy Martinez
Junior Rodriguez
Cubs
Davila
Martinez
Gonzales
May Rain Falls Short Of County Averages
Terry County records 1.05 inches of May rainfall versus a 2.53 inch May average. Heaviest rain fell on the second with .92 inches, plus .13 on the third and a trace on the 30th. Temperatures traced highs in the 90s on 11 days, including 98 on the 26th, and lows in the 30s once, with a 39 on the fourth.
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Terry County
Texas Almanac
Mercury
Inside Today Obituaries and Plains Honor Rolls
Obituaries note local residents and community figures with brief biographical lines. Plains honor rolls list students recognized for achievements. Sports sections on pages 9 18 and 14 highlight local teams, results, and season notes reflecting community athletics.
Graduation cheers and road safety worries fill town scenes
Students celebrate the end of school across Terry County as graduates collect diplomas and stroll the streets in vacation mode. Pedestrian safety notes urge walkers to stay visible after dark while drivers watch for bicycles and foot traffic. Gorbachev’s Washington visit draws local intrigue amid Cold War headlines.
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Terry County
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Plains
Lynn Brisendine
Washington
Gorbachev
Winston Churchill
England
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