Lottery talk and local spending in Terry County
Lynn Brisendine reflects on the Texas Lottery money and its impact. He argues that big winners are rare and that many players chase six numbers while noting local expenditures and state receipts. The piece compares lottery play to slot machines and questions long term economic benefits for Terry County.
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Las Vegas
Terry County
Dawson
Gaines
Andrews
Yoakum
Hale
Hockley
Lubbock
State of
Texas
Austin
Mrs. Kelley Missing in Reeves County Case Seeks Leads
Dorothy Kelley of Tokio remains missing after a rock hunting trip with husband Royce near Lake Balmorhea. Reported sightings in Van Horn and Marfa turned up empty. a brown minivan lead is ruled out. A $1000 reward is offered by her husband. Call Reeves County 1915-445-4901 or Terry County 637-2212 with tips.
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Reeves County Sheriff's
Dorothy Kelley
Tokio
van Horn
Marfa
Reeves County Sheriff's Department
Terry County Sheriff's Department
Swoopes Day Honored in Brownfield High Ceremony
About 400 attend Sheryl Swoopes Day at Brownfield High as principal Carey White presents a framed No 23 jersey and vows another will join the trophy case. Mayor Graham Swain proclaims the day and honors her high school career, including a AAA Texas championship with coach Dickie Faught. A banner for Brownfield Little Dribblers is unveiled.
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Honor Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes
Swoopes
Joe Tubb
SPC
Dickie Faught
Brownfield High School
Carey White
Brownfield
White
Graham Swain
Alton West
Brownfield Little Dribbler
South Plains College
Levelland
TDCJ officials outline Brownfield jobs and security posts
A Monday meeting in the Brownfield Middle School Auditorium outlined 60 job titles with 149 security positions among 283 total roles tied to the new 500 bed substance abuse center opening in April 1995. Ken Johnson and Richard Thaler spoke on salaries and benefits as part of a two‑part series for local readers.
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Brownfield
Ken Johnson
TDCJ
Richard Thaler
Preston F Smith
Lamesa
Raymond Holguin
Johnson
Preston E. Smith
TDCI
Thaler
Terry County approves remodeling projects and MHMR move
Terry County commissioners accepted 299534 dollar bid from Quicksilver Construction Co for courthouse and building renovations to meet ADA standards plus 36000 architecture fees and 32500 to buy 502 W Broadway for extension agents. MHMR moves to South St building now under renovation.
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Terry County Commissioners
XYZ
Kendrick Library
Meadow Senior Citizens
South St. St
Terry County Mental Health
Quicksilver Construction Co
Lubbock
W. Broadway
Terry County Extension
E. Hill
Terry County Mhmr
E. Main
South Sth St
MHMR
Clay Neill
Wellman Fire Department
BRMC Directors OK 60000 Equipment Upgrade for OB Unit
BRMC directors approved a 60000 purchase to upgrade the obstetrics unit using TMHD Dispro funds totaling about 272000. Purchases include two birthing beds about 10000 each three vital sign monitors 8000 each a new scales set and a neonate warmer. Click noted monitors usable in ER. swingbed program approved. hospital named trauma test site. Click named Region IB chair. Bank balance 109474.60 with 113742.36 in payables. total other accounts 1420872.72 including money market and CDs.
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Terry Memorial Hospital District Board
Mike Click
BRMC
Texas
Click
Jeannie Bennett
Bennett
Methodist
Lubbock
The
Texas Hospital Association
Brownfield City Council to Meet in Regular Session
Brownfield City Councilors will convene in regular session at 7 30 a.m. Thursday in the City Hall Council Chambers. They will review bid proposals for an exchange of a leader and discuss a hotel motel tax budget presented by the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will also cover the citys annual audit report and a resolution to reimburse expenditures with future debt proceeds.
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Brownfield City
Chamber of Commerce
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Tina Casper
Suzanne Wheatley
Amy Sims
Keri Tyler
Dionne Jackson
Deborah Williams
Leslie Garcia
Cub Stadium
Kelley
Texas Tech Lady Raider
Lt. Richardson
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