Texas Local Sales Tax Rebates Move Mildly Down in June
State Comptroller figures show June rebates easing slightly with Brownfield down 1.69 percent from June 2006 to 70 747.51 and Meadow up 29.63 percent to 307.70. Levelland and Lamesa post double digit yearly gains while Andrews and Seminole rise notably. several cities report mixed monthly changes. Calculation notes caution quarterly filings and differing reporting methods.
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Meadow
State Comptroller’s Office
Levelland
Post
Littlefield
Andrews
Susan Combs
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Cpa
State
Local Brownfield pianist meets Van Cliburn at event
Rebecca Henson of Brownfield met Van Cliburn and performed before Lee Henson in a special Van Cliburn Amateur event. The moment marks a rare opportunity to perform before a legendary pianist and an admired figure from her life.
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van Cliburn Foundation
Rebecca Henson
Brownfield
Fort Worth
Henson
van Cliburn
Vocabulary list sparks thoughts on language use today
The author discusses the American Heritage list of 100 words every graduate should know and notes how word choice reflects language command. He contrasts elevated terms with accessible ones, laments modern profanity in media, and ponders historical attitudes toward taboo words. See Paper 'n Ink. Page 4.
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Lynn Brisendine
Boston
American Heritage
Steven Kleinedler
Clark Cable
Rhett Butler
HBO
Showtime
Cinemax
State Champion Powerlifter Zambrano Wins Texas Title
Jesse Zambrano a 2007 Wellman Union graduate won the Texas High School Powerlifting Championship in Aldine near Houston. He competed in the 123.5 pound class with a total over 1000 pounds, benching 245, squatting 375 and deadlifting 405. Zambrano, in foster care with Joe and Belinda Vinson, credited support from his guardians and self discipline for the victory and plans to attend South Plains then Texas Tech.
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Jesse Zambrano
Wellman-Union
Jesse
Aldine
Houston
South Plains
Texas Tech University
State
Joe
Belinda Vinson
Campbell Center
Belinda
Commissioners to Hold Meeting in Terry County
The Terry County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Monday, June 11, to review monthly sheriff, justice of the peace, district clerk and county clerk reports. Agenda includes budget calendar and policy for 2007, courthouse renovations, fireworks ban, retirement program, deputation records, and a cross-County Roads 600 and 515 underground line request by Poka Lambro Telephone Inc.
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Terry County
Mike
Wanda Kumpe
Sheriff's Department
Poka Lambro Telephone Inc
Blood drive planned at First Christian Church
United Blood Services and the First Christian Church host a blood drive from 4 30 p m to 8 p m on Thursday June 21 at 1501 Tohoka Road Brownfield. Donors can enter a June raffle for a Las Vegas trip and should call 806 786 4795 for details.
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Brownfield
First Christian Church
United Blood Services
Tohoka Road
Brownfield Hospital
Las Vegas
News Seeks Information for Active Duty Soldiers
The News announces a July 4th feature honoring military personnel. Terry County soldiers may submit address email and a photo. drop by the News office or email details to the provided address. For questions contact Russ McKee or LaDonna Click at 806-637-4535.
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Brownfieldonline
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LaDonna
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