Outside work drives 22 percent of Terry County jobs
Market Lubbock researchers report 1,067 residents live locally and work elsewhere, about 22.8 percent of Terry County’s workforce, with many employed in Lubbock or as far as Louisiana and Missouri. About 597 commuters, 14.2 percent, work in Terry County, including residents from Lubbock County and even Prowers County, Colorado. Terri Patterson of Market Lubbock advised BIDCorp directors on economic development, noting 67 percent of new jobs come from existing businesses. BIDCorp funds grow and shrink with sales tax, yielding 140,000 to 160,000 dollars yearly for incentives. 2003 commitments reached 139,632 dollars.
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Lubbock County
Louisiana
Missouri
Terry County
Prowers County
Colorado
Terri Patterson
Market
Bidcorp
Hope commended for heroism in Iraq
Staff Sergeant Tim Hope, a Brownfield High School 1988 graduate and U.S. Marine, received the Navy Commendation Medal for heroic action and meritorious service. He reported from Iraq that the award was presented in front of two squadrons by the Commanding General. Hope and his wife Cathy live in Twenty Nine Palms, California, with their four sons.
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Tim Hope
Hope
U.S. Marines
Iraq
Navy
Marine Corps
Brownfield High School
Sherman
Ann Hope
Cathy
Twenty
Palms
California
Trevor
Kyle
Jace
Brett
Lightning strikes twice at Brownfield Police Station again
Brownfield police station suffered a near lightning hit for the second time in a year with power loss from 4:30 to 11:00 a.m. Public services remained uninterrupted as officers patrolled streets and agencies assisted. Repairs continued Tuesday with a telephone system module to be replaced by Wednesday.
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Brownfield
Roy Rice
Terry County
All-South Plains 3A Baseball Honors
Sports brief notes All-South Plains 3A baseball recognition with top players and teams to be detailed on page 4. Local schools compete for honors in a crowded 3A field, with standout performances highlighted for season recap and upcoming matches.
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South Plains
Crop decisions loom as June rainfall trails normal
Brownfield records 2.47 inches in June with 6.63 inches year to date, far below normal. Forecasters warn of possible severe storms and hail, while county agents report widespread wind and wind damage to cotton, potential replant decisions, and limited field access as insurance deadlines loom.
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Brownfield
National Weather Service
Terry County
Anyaerry
Scott Russell
Warren
Flights of fantasy from Kitty Hawk to Mars and back
The article recalls Wright brothers early flight in 1903 and traces aviation progress to Voyager in 1986. It wonders what future ages will bring, mentions Mars rovers, past sci fi fears of aliens, and uses a reflective, nostalgic tone about human flight and exploration.
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Lynn Brisendine
Kitty Hawk
Mars
Orville
Wilbur
N.C
Wright Brothers
Ohio
Red Planet
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Market Lubbock
Cerise J. Merritt
Market Lubbock, Inc
BHS
Jo Willis
Brittni Jakstas
Tayce Barber
Hannah Sullivan
Lacy Hancock
P.D. Communications
Rainwind
Jerry Warren
Warrens
Aias
Earth
H.G. Wells
South America
Outer Space
Mankind
Mongo
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