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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1993
Page
1
Brownfield residents gather at Cub Stadium to honor Sheryl Swoopes. The tribute highlights her college and junior college impact, calm demeanor, and national recognition. A separate note announces a Texas Department of Criminal Justice meeting about the future Brownfield state prison and potential 280 new jobs, boosting the local economy.
Terry County and the South Plains face moisture challenges as surface rain remains scarce. Extension Agent Dirk Aaron notes uniform planting day on June 5 and that most cotton is planted but not all stands are viable. Some dryland cotton will be abandoned while some irrigated fields require replanting. overall crop shows promise after a cool dry spring, with May plantings still at first to third leaf stage.
A Seminole man James Jones, 40, was found bound and gagged in the back seat of a Chrysler stopped by Brownfield Police after a roadside park kidnapping began in Andrews County. The two suspects, Dave Grozelle and John Mortenson, from Florida or New Jersey, fled toward Brownfield. Mortenson was jailed on aggravated kidnapping charges as Jones was unharmed. Brownfield officers also reported multiple other arrests and local property damages in the days around the incident.
Brownfield plans a Saturday event at Cub Stadium to proclaim June 12 as Sheryl Swoopes Day. The program includes a proclamation by Mayor Graham Swain, remarks by Dr. John Dosher, and speeches from Dickie Faught and others before retiring Swoopes’s high school jersey. The Lady Cubs, 30-8 champions, receive recognition alongside Memorial speeches and a roses presentation.
TDCJ officials visit Brownfield on Monday June 14 at 7 p.m. in the BMS auditorium to discuss a 500 bed substance abuse treatment center due to open in April 1995. About 280 staff will be needed, mostly correctional officers, with other jobs available. apply now for CO positions to gain experience before the center opens. For details call the Brownfield Chamber at 637 2564.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal honors Brownfield outfielder Jeffrey Fabila with a .397 average and 12 RBIs and notes his team, the Cubs, finished 16-10, 11-1 in district play, before losing to Graham in the first playoff round. The piece lists other All-South Plains selections and Player of the Year Matt Miller of Monterey. Coach of the Year honors go to Mike Eckles of Tulsa's Horriets.
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