Citizens meet to address school concerns in Brownfield
About 100 residents gathered Wednesday night at First Methodist Church to discuss issues in the Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District. The focus centered on Oak Grove Principal Charley Hargrave's reassignment and reports of teacher intimidation by the administration led by Superintendent Dr. John Dosher.
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Mitch Ward
First Methodist Church
Brownfield Consolidated Independent
Oak Grove
Charley
Chuck” Hargrave
Melody Pauling
Hargrave
John Dosher
Kenny King
King
Harriet Flache
Flache
Jimmy
Hammons
Carol Pruitt
Pruitt
Brownfield linemen keep power flowing through storms and daybreak
The Brownfield Power and Light line crew under Supervisor Butch Wagner numbers eight workers who maintain 36 miles of overhead lines and six miles of underground lines plus 4 400 meters. New hires start ground level with in house and Texas A M training, require driving record and CDL, then progress from low to high voltage. The crew faces dangerous work at odd hours including a recent windstorm that knocked out power at Wal Mart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Peebles
City of Brownfield Power & Light Department
Butch Wagner
Brownfield News
Bers
Wagner
Brownfield
Mitch McElroy
Tad Jourdan
James Maddox
Steve Dorsett
Rusty Powell
Rick Flores
Deme Castro
John Garcia
Texas A&m
Town & Country
West Texas
Wal- Mart
Debates on Death Penalty and Oklahoma City Bombing
The writer weighs capital punishment amid national discourse sparked by recent Texas death row executions and the Oklahoma City bombing. They reference varied, graphic proposed punishments and argue against cruel and unusual punishment, urging restraint and moral reflection.
Spit and Whittle Days planned for Brownfield event
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce will host Spit and Whittle Days at the Terry County Courthouse square next weekend with activities on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers hope to recreate small town socializing with domino and Skip Bo tournaments, a slam dunk contest, a Davy T. Cricket appearance, live entertainment, booths, a petting zoo, an antique car and tractor show, and a street dance closing Saturday. Sunday features gospel events and continued activities. Booth reservations are available through Ruth Jones and information from the Chamber of Commerce.
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Terry County
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Joyce Billingsly
Billingsly
Skip Bo
Davy T. Cricket
Lubbock Crickets
Texas-Louisiana Baseball League
West Texas Children’s Centre
Post
Moss
Joyce
Ruth Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Terry County Commissioners Set Regular Meeting Agenda
The Terry County Commission will convene at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss fund transfers to the capital project fund, review West Texas Children's Centre expenses, acknowledge Justice of the Peace Frances Hansard's dual role, explore a DHS space agreement for Aug 31 1997 to Aug 31 1998, talk with County Attorney Dwayne Pruitt on extra compensation and retirement, discuss repairs at the Terry County Livestock Barn with Mike Seaton, and present the initial 1998 budget and requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
West Texas Children’s Centre
Justice of the Peace
Frances Hansard
Wellman and
Meadow
Texas
Department of Human Services
Dwayne Pruitt
Mike Seaton
BIDCorp directors meet Monday at City Hall
The Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Monday at City Hall. After routine business, directors will adjourn to tour the Birdsong Peanut Company site south of Brownfield on the Seagraves Highway. Open to the public. contact Jack Cargill at 637-4547 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Bidcorp
City Hall
Birdsong Peanut Company
Brownfield
Seagraves Highway
Jack Cargill
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