Hospital board fires Dr. Raleigh Smith at BRMC
Brownfield Regional Medical Center BRMC board voted to terminate the contract and privileges of Dr. Raleigh Smith after a secret session and a March meeting. Administrator Mike Click cited issues in patient care and staff dealings, including failure to obtain provider numbers and maintain good standing. Carmichael and Hammons protested notice and representation concerns as the board acted.
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Raleigh Smith
Dr. Smith
BRMC
Mike Click
Click
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Today’s Issue at a Glance Obituaries Page Summary
Obituaries list names and dates for residents believed to have died recently. Minor notices and public service announcements accompany remembrances. Community events and senior menus are noted alongside a brief tree planting item.
Tax rebate checks set for taxpayers under Bush bill
The Brownfield News reports that tax filers will receive rebate checks from the new law. Payments range to 300 dollars for singles, 500 for heads of household, and 600 for joint filers. Distribution follows the last two SSN digits across specified dates.
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Brownfield News
Bush
Brownfield ISD Board to discuss hiring staff and budget
The Brownfield Independent School District Board will meet in regular session Monday at 7:30 a.m. in the Administration Building board room. The agenda includes hiring personnel for the upcoming school year and budget items.
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Brownfield Independent School District Board
Farm legislation eyed for local peanut growers impact
A House subcommittee hearing on the 02 farm legislation examined changes to the peanut program. Speakers urged keeping domestic production viable amid imports from Mexico and trade pact effects. Proposals include phasing out quotas, transition payments, and market competitiveness options with short and long term measures. Local growers cited cost pressure from Mexico and foreign competition in Texas counties.
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John Trischitti
United States
Congress
Subcommittee
Terry Everett
Everett
Mexico
NAFTA
U.S
Christopher Shays
R-Ci
Paul E. Kanjorski
D-Pa
Western Peanut Growers Association
Terry
Dawson, Lee
Gaines
Texan diplomacy ruffles Paris in Bush visit
Paper by Lynn Brisendine notes mixed European reaction to President Bush's foreign trip. Critics labeled him rude and a cowboy while French comments hint at Texas influence in diplomacy. The piece contrasts Hollywood depictions of the French with actual street interviews and media coverage.
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Bush
George W
Air Force One
President Bush
Texas
Jay Leno
David Letterman
Frustrated Reflections on France and Texans Past and Present
A writer recalls volatile views of France and Texans, recounting wartime alliances, a 1980s Libya incident, and a high school exchange with Rene. He admits missteps, jokes about national stereotypes, and hopes President Bush can mend a long-ago diplomatic stumble.
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Reagan
Libya
England
France
Rene
Billy Ray
Jim Bob
Frankie Lynn
Texas
Smith County
Amarillo
Bush
President Bush
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Gary Dawson
Darryl
Kayla
Tyler Dawson
Hospital Board
Brmc Board
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H. Alan Carmichael
Ben Davidson
Reccom
Raleigh Smitith
Brownfield
Lubbock
Jimmy H Brmc
Davidson
Hammons
Serene Eeee
BISD
Lynn Brisendine
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