Five Vehicle Crash On US 62 82 In Meadow Injures One
A truck driver sleeping at the wheel triggered a five vehicle crash on US 62 82 in Meadow. Scott Wayne Garvin 33 of Silverton wasuninjured while Tom My Franklin 41 of Memphis Tex jumped from the vehicle before impact. Garvin was transported for head lacerations as DPS cited Unsafe Speed Failure to Drive in One Lane and No Seat Belts.
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Meadow
Scott Wayne Garvin
Silverton
Tommy Franklin
Franklin
Memphis
Tex
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Garvin
Billy Wayne Garvin
GTE
The
Meadow Fire Department
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Carl Mayfield
WISD to face minimal fiscal impact from new legislation
Lusk says financial impact on WISD would be minimal under the bill though added accountability requirements will increase paperwork. Thomas notes possible state funds but cannot confirm the amount, citing a $106,000 figure tied to a $1.48 tax rate not applicable to their district. Hendley estimates BCISD could gain about $400,000 while Wellman currently receives little state money.
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Lusk
WISD
Thomas
Hendley
BCISD
Wellman
Meadow
Drought Endangers Cotton Harvest as Rain Delays Continue
A farmer named Moss warns that minimal cotton has been planted this week and a lack of rain before July 4 threatens crops across dryland farms. He notes few remedies beyond substantial rainfall and quips that tractors should stay idle to avoid causing more damage in parched fields.
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Moss
Usda Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Terry
Terry County
Danny Decker
ASCS
Decker
Local farmer reports possible 2 4 D damage to crops
Local farmer Kreg Keesee notified the News of potential 2 4 D contamination across several areas harming crops. Union community farmer Kermitt Shults also reports damage with his wife Janice noting visible leaf distress and lingering effects in the fields.
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Kreg Keesee
Kermitt Shults
Janice Shults
BISD to hold final meeting for Hendley Willis tenure
The Brownfield Independent School District schedules its final service for Superintendent Don Hendley and business administrator James Willis on Monday at 7 30 p m in the district board room. Dr John Dosher will be introduced as the new superintendent and Willis’ replacement will be interviewed in executive session. The meeting will cover resignations hiring financial matters including budget state funds and asbestos litigation plus TEAMS test results and bids for athletic video gear food paper and fuel.
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Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District
Don Hendley
James Willis
Hendley
Willis
John Dosher
Tus
Flag burning debate and local thefts in Terry County
Residents discuss flag amendment and freedom of speech with quotes from Pat Moore Eva Hernandez Amalia Garcia Mary Jameson and Kathy Tyler. A burglary and theft at two farms near Brownfield and Tokio are reported by Terry County Sheriff with items stolen including hydraulic components a welder and battery charger.
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Pat Moore
Eva Hernandez
Supreme Court
Terry County Sheriff's Department
Brownfield
Tokio
Medals earned by baritone quartet and other state event participants
A baritone quartet including Cross, Bobby Quesada, Bryan Pinson, and Jason Burreson earned medals. Judges note state level difficulty, with region I equaling state III. Other competitors included Krista Moss, Brad Shannon, Hester, Heather Shipp, Kristy Hock, and a large clarinet choir plus a trombone quartet and a flute trio featuring Romero, Shirleen Melcher, and Melanie Click.
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Cross
Bobby Quesada
Bryan Pinson
Jason Burreson
Jamie Shipp
Shipp
Krista Moss
Brad Shannon
Hester
Heather Shipp
Kristy Hock
Hock
Penny Wood
Leticia Silva
Sandra Villarreal
Marie Villarreal
Tammy Pruitt
Angela Auburg
Jessica Jacquez
Stephanie Walker
Minerva Gonzales
Veronica Chavez
Rochelle Cole
Barbie Brisendine
Brownfield City Ordinance Violations Notice Summary
The Brownfield city issue reports multiple residents warned of violations of the need ordinance. A Texas state notice informs individuals about delinquent taxes. See Notices Page 12.
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City of
Brownfield
State of Texas
WATS Refund Notice in Texas Class Action Suit
Public notice to former and current WATS 800 subscribers announces a class action settlement in Docket 7297 in Travis County. Southwestern Bell and co defendants offer refunds for overtime charges from September 1976 to February 1987 with 7.80 percent interest, details available via 1-800-782-3026 or WATS Refund Information Package. Claim by October 5, 1990.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Southwestern Bell
MCI Telecommunications Corporation
Class of Texas Intrastate
WATS
126Th Judicial District Court
Travis County
Texas
Local Exchange Telephone Companies
At&t Communications
Southwest
Bell Plaza
Room
Dallas
Public Utility Commission, Public Information Division
Teletypewriter
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Middle School
Ruth Thurman
Harriet Flache
Joe Sears
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
Randi Aldridge
Brandy Crutcher
Mandy Crutcher
Amanda Taylor
Michelle Tuttle
Rogers
Austin
New Mexico
Amalia Garcia
Amalia
Mary Jameson
Kathy Tyler
Wal- Mart
Sheriff's Report
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