Severe weather damage estimates compiled for Brownfield
Disaster Coordinator prepares state aid submission for Brownfield and Terry County after last weekend’s rains and high winds. Police Chief Roy Rice outlines a damage survey, naming at least 10 houses and one business with damage, as the city collects evidence to seek Texas funding.
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Rachel Rodriguez
Jeanette Rodriguez
Brownfield
Roy Rice
Terry County
Texas Department of Public Safety Office of Emergency Management
Rice
Living Wills and advance directives urged after Schiavo case
Local experts in Brownfield argue for Living Wills Power of Attorney and Addendum to guide families when patients cannot speak for themselves. Dr Sherman Hope notes benefits for patients and relatives, while attorney Bill McGowan emphasizes early planning despite costs or reluctance. The Schiavo case highlighted the challenge of defining end of life care across beliefs.
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Mitch Word
Terry Schiavo
Schiavo
Brownfield
Sherman Hope
Hope
Lubbock
Bill McGowan II
Public hearing backs Brownfield recreation facility plan
More than 80 residents attended a Brownfield City Hall hearing on a proposed comprehensive recreation facility package including baseball and softball parks golf course swimming pool and new or remodeled playgrounds. Speakers urged progress while noting funding concerns with grants and local funds likely. The planning committee plans to forward plans to the Parks and Recreation Board and then to the City Council for final approval.
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Brownfield
City Hall
City Parks and Recreation Board
Kevin Pittman
Mitch McElroy
Lupe Herrera
Annie Gober
Diana Jackson
Willie Herrera
Scott Jackson
Tony Serbanter
Karina Stults
Seiko
Robbie Williams
Wheatley
Mike Click
Nancy Wade
Rec
Austin Legislature misses deadline and state budget buzz
The piece laments sparse coverage of Texas Capitol action from distant readers while condemning the five month session. It blames Governor Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, and Speaker Craddick for a flawed result, notes big business influence, and highlights harmed teachers and students as billions in education funding faltered.
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Lynn Brisendine
Austin
Texas
Perry
Smith
House
Senate
SBC
Tom Craddick
Dewhurst
Craddick
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Mallory Mayfield
Bob
Linda Mayfield
McGowan
Bers
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