Brownfield appoints Odell Sears as municipal judge
The Brownfield City Council unanimously named Odell Sears 69 a former councilman as the new municipal judge succeeding retiring F. S. Burda. Sears takes office Monday with a 28 to 30 hour week and a salary just over 12 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Odell Sears
Raymond Holguin
F.S
Doc" Burda
Sears
Graham Swain
Bill McGowan II
Bill
Avera
Dick Fletcher
Rudd Reflects On Texas Legislature After 140 Days
Representative Jim Rudd comments on the recently completed 73rd Texas Legislature and the controversial school financing plan. He notes property taxes are unfair and discusses potential court outcomes, timing for a possible fix, and the impact on very rich and very poor districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Jim Rudd
Rudd
City Manager defends article on landfill exemptions confusion
City Manager Dick Fletcher spent Thursday morning and later day in interviews addressing an Avalanche-Journal story headlined Landfill Ruling Hits Area Towns. He said the piece misrepresented exemptions for lining landfills, noting past rules covered the entire region, not just small towns, and argued for a statewide funding alternative to property taxes. He also discussed tax reform options and reflected on lottery revenue and HEAF funding for Texas Tech University and 26 other state schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Fletcher
Avalanche-Journal
Fletcher
Floydada
Tulsa
Post
Dickens
Matador
Brownfield
Malcolm Laing
Texas Water Commission
Lubbock
Laing
Rudd
Texas Tech Univ
Texas
Texas A&m
A&m
HEAF
Higher Education Assistance Fund
Insurance
Rep
Snyder Daily News
Roy McQueen
Texas A&m University
Spencer Tillman
University of Oklahoma
Houston Oilers
Houston
Tillman
NFL
Swoopes Day Celebration Set at Cub Stadium in Brownfield
Fans invited to Cub Stadium next Saturday for Sheryl Swoopes Day honoring Brownfield native and Texas Tech Lady Raider. Event begins 8 p.m. June 12 with ceremonies by Dr. John Dosher and Mayor Graham Swain. Former coaches and Tech staff schedule to attend. Jersey number 23 retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swoopes
Cub Stadium
Sheryl Swoopes
Brownfield
Texas Tech
Alton West
Chamber of Commerce
John Dosher
Graham Swain
Lady Cubs
Dickie Faught
Joe Tubb
South Plains College
Marsha Sharp
Tech
Lindon Weese
Roger Redding
L.J. Richardson
Brownfield choir students earn I ratings at state contest
Three Brownfield High School Choral Department members competed at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest held Monday at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. Dickie Reed Stacia Ryan and Carlos Gutierrez received Division I ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield High School
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos
Brownfield
Dickie Reed
Stacia Ryan
Carlos Gutierrez
Victoria Davila Crowned 1993 Queen at St. Anthony's
Victoria Davila daughter of Santiago and Elva Davila of Brownfield was crowned queen of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Her court includes Tara Garza Angela Romo Monica Tijerina and Stephanie Martinez. The celebration honored Mary on Mother's Day and raised over 9200 for a new education building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Davila
Santiago
Elva Davila
Brownfield
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Tara Garza
Pete
Angie Garza
Angela Romo
Roger
Gracie Romo
Monica Tijerina
Joe and
Guadalupe Tijerina
Stephanie Martinez
Sylvia Martinez
Victoria
Mary
Mother of
Jesus
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Antonio
Terry County Tractor
Roddis David
Lee City Council
Brownfield City
Pat O’daniel
Daniel Elizardo
Tony Isaacs
Ricky Willis
Lionel Gonzales
Ernest Pauda
Lynn Brisendine
BHS Choir
Queen Victoria Davila
Catholic Church
Queen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!