BIDCorp backs study for Brownfield ISF expansion plans
BIDCorp board votes to fund a feasibility study up to 6000 to expand the Brownfield ISF facility south of town. The move follows a Texas Prison Board briefing by BIDCorp exec director Jackie Cargill who urged more beds, citing 8558 needed by 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidcorp Board
ISF
Garry Peebles
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Brownfield Isf
BidCorp
Jackie Cargill
Texas Prison Board
Cargill
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
Jody Bradley
Brownfield
Viagra and technology spark debate in aging society
In this lighthearted column, Lynn Brisendine discusses Viagra amid tech advances and lifestyle changes. He notes high temperatures, ponders mid June heat peaks, and surveys insurance and ethical questions about the pill, its side effects, and public perception.
Beware of long distance phone service slamming
A Dateline NBC feature highlights the surge of long distance slamming as FCC defines the practice. Betty Brasher was pressured by Vista to switch bills, with a fake assurance of not selling, and a $3 charge to her local carrier. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas reports 61 complaints since Sept 1, 1997, and bans slamming under state law with remedies and prevention steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Decker
Dateline
NBC
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Betty Brasher
Vista
Brasher
GTE
Anderson
Leslie Kjellstrand
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Texas
Kjellstrand
West Lake
Ohio
Vista Communications
Vista Group International
PIC of Texas
Pic
State
Name In The News A Good Neighbor
Brownfield News profiles Bill Noble real estate appraiser, noting his long residency since 1939 in Terry County, his client base as neighbors and friends, and his claim of calling to serve in both business and community life. He emphasizes trusted treatment and family ties with wife Marilynn and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Peebles
Bill Noble
Brownfield
Noble
Armed Forces
Terry County
Swayp
Marilynn
Brownfield Mayor Brad Moore Leaves BRMC Attorney Post
The Brownfield News reports mayor Brad Moore was terminated or resigned as attorney for the Terry County Memorial Hospital District over a claimed conflict of interest. BRMC Administrator Mike Click and board members cited a contractual termination and emphasized the action stemmed from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield News
Brownfield
Brad Moore
Terry County Memorial Hospital
Moore
BRMC
Mike Click
Click
Don Park
Tony Pena
Donnie Wade
Brownfield City Council sets Thursday agenda at 7:30 p.m.
The Brownfield City Council will discuss variances waivers and a possible repeal of the sidewalk right of way ordinance for the Burger King site on Lubbock Highway. They will review bids to replace and repair roofing at municipal buildings authorize sale of donated bowling equipment approve payment to McGowan and McGowan and consider placing a radio antenna on North Cedar water tower. The meeting begins at City Hall and may end early. Local hospital district attorney change discussed with board members commenting except two unavailable.
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Brownfield City
Burger King
Lubbock Highway
McGowan & McGowan, PC
Terry County
North Cedar
City Hall
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North Texas Cablecomm
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Robinson
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Bradley
Corrections Corporation of America
Lynn Brisendine
Duluth
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Bob Dole
Hawaiian Islands
Out of State
Council
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