19 Jun 2002
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2002
Page
1
A compact paper brief highlights key items on the front at a glance with references to a farm bill and technology graduates. It reads like a pager summary of page references and upcoming weather, emphasizing Wednesday through Saturday temperatures and wind. The fragment mentions Britany Spears in passing and notes sections on honors rolls and classifieds across pages 7 to 10.
State Senator Robert Duncan will stop in Brownfield at Brownfield City Hall on Wednesday June 26 starting 10 30 a.m. He will meet Terry County elected officials from 10 30 to 11 a.m. A reception follows at 11 a.m. with community members invited. only officials attend the early session.
Brownfield Independent School District boards hires two assistant principals. Phillip Timmons will lead Middle School as AP, replacing duties from his coaching and PE roles. Kathyleen Crooks becomes Oak Grove AP. Employee of the Month Luisa Garcia recognized. Budget update shows district balance at 8,852,636.78 through May 31. Tax collection at 96.4 percent. Asbestos abatement and HVAC work at Middle School noted with ongoing costs.
The Brownfield Regional Medical Center board accepted Chuck Fisher’s resignation as he moves to Amarillo. Randy Andrews may join the board with an invitation extended. no action taken. The panel reviewed a compliance program overview, patient form efficiency, May financials, tax collections, and upcoming school district and athletic facility updates.
Jason Richards reports on a casual dining idea featuring fries shared with hamburgers and fries as a simple meal concept. The note lists a preference for combining fries in various ways and mentions a person named Jason Richards.
A paper notes how law firms pursue large settlements in class action suits targeting tobacco, drugs, alcohol, guns and the auto industry. It asserts hospitals benefit, smokers pay high taxes, and lawyers seek deep pockets, with new Texas tax talk cited as part of ongoing pressure.
The article surveys the rise of gambling in the United States from riverboat casinos to Native American gaming and coastal venues. It notes legal battles and religious opposition, the allure of fortune, and the problem of compulsive gambling as crowds chase the next win across states and regions.
The piece critiques lawyers specializing in class actions against powerful interests. It argues gambling’s fastest growing, most lucrative form thrives beyond mob ties, via numbers games in Texas and spreading to other states. It notes billions in yearly revenue and questions if courts can counter the state driven by potential jackpots.
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