Track program aids local youth and farming attempts
The United Way Summer track program directed by James Morris keeps eight and younger and nine and over groups active with meets at BHS track involving Denver City and Seminole youngsters. Slaughter discusses improvements and crop yields, citing lint yields of 610 pounds on dryland and 690 pounds per acre irrigated, plus 25 bushels per acre wheat and one bale per acre cotton as targets met or exceeded.
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Brownfield
United Way
James Morris
BHS
Denver City
Seminole
Slaughter
TABS test results show BISD students’ mastery strides
Tests across grades report varying mastery rates in reading math and writing with Brownfield ninth graders achieving 83 percent reading mastery 79 percent math and 70 percent writing. Third graders exceed 90 percent in several math areas and in spelling capitalizing and reading. Expansion to include more grade levels starts next year and ninth grade mastery remains graduation requirement.
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Brownfield
BISD
Reunion Reflections Echo Warmth And Change
The writer recalls a past reunion with mixed feelings of curiosity and dread, then finds contentment in reconnecting with classmates. Sharing crops, ventures, and adventures, the gathering confirms that returning home can be comforting. The overall mood settles on one word: fine.
Hostage incident highlights stewardess qualifications
A passenger notes that the hijacking proved stewardesses stay calm and professional under pressure. She believes the release is not imminent but asserts air travel remains safe and should not deter people from flying. Her comments emphasize crew competency and the generally safe nature of flights.
Spill near plant prompts evacuation and two hour cleanup
A tanker timed from a page 1 service road near the plant caused a spill. A 44 year old Brownfield man nearby was hospitalized. Plant workers were not present at the leak. Brownfield Fire Chief Marvin Dawson said no serious danger, area evacuated as a precaution. Two Brownfield Fire trucks and 15 volunteers responded. cleanup took about two hours with area flushed by several thousand gallons of water.
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Brownfield
Marvin Dawsom
Proper yard care can cut down high water bills
A turfgrass specialist from Texas A and M warns that conservation by homeowners can cut summer water use by up to 40 percent. Lawn watering can account for 30 to 40 percent of municipal supply in cities, with typical lawns needing 2 inches weekly in summer. Water only when signs of drought appear, then water deeply for 4 to 6 inches, adjusting for soil type to avoid runoff.
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Texas
Richard Duble
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Dubie
Duble
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