04 Jun 1997
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1997
Page
1
Lynn Brisendine reflects on twenty years in Brownfield reporting, detailing a long running frenemyship with rival Jim Farr. The piece recalls rivalry, mutual respect, and Farr's dedication to KKUB, his family, and community sports and academics, ending with his illness and death.
Betty Moore, longtime Dawson County School kindergarten pioneer and former Terry County Home Economist Agent, retires after nearly 40 years in education. Born near Snyder, she earned Tech degrees in home economics and education, started as a third grade teacher, built the district’s kindergarten program, and is praised for her warmth and impact by Superintendent Don Ballard.
WTCC staff and about a dozen residents are settling into a new facility two weeks after leaving the Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Unopened boxes, ongoing contractor work, and licensing steps mark the transition as Roy Wooten, WTCC Administrator, notes early stress but growing calm among the children.
May permits in Brownfield reach 80045 due to remodeling projects mainly roofing and fencing. Five month total sits at 1507134, versus 2260826.82 for same period in 1996. Items listed include A Martinez 902 E Main St roof 500 Clyde Glover 508 Yucca roof 250 Raymond Alaniz Bynum fence 500.
Brown field ends May well ahead of its five month rainfall average after April May totals reach 6.65 inches versus a 5.6 inch normal per Texas Almanac. May rainfall concentrated on May 9 with 2.37 inches, plus smaller amounts on May 12, 18, 22, 29 and 31. May brought mild temps with three days in the 90s, a high of 93 on May 19, and a low of 42 on May 4.
Leigh Ann Sides, Class of ’83, returns to Brownfield after college and teaching in Abilene. Now homemaker, mother of four, and wife to Michael, she directs the Sonshine School at First Baptist Church, teaches a couples Sunday School class, and leads a children's choir. The family enjoys weekends at Lake Brownwood.
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