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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1976
Page
1
Brownfield Schools plans a tax cut after a reappraisal by MecMcorries and Company. Assessments will be about 60 percent of value with a proposed tax rate of 1.50, down from 1.70, yielding roughly a 29 percent reduction. The board also reviewed a 1976 77 budget of 3 713158 compared with last year’s 3 681100.
The piece blends a Paul Harvey tribute about fathers with a deep dive into a school budget shortfall. It details state funding cuts totaling 136 225 dollars, reducing total funds from 2 002 589 to 1 866 364 dollars, and outlines declines in transportation per capita salaries and operating costs.
Brownfield meets state landfill and waste disposal requirements while planning improvements county wide. Drs. Urban and Ramsey of Texas Tech, under SPAG HUD funding, expect July completion and August report. traffic signs are approved near First and Tate and a broader engineer time split is set. Public hearing on Pioneer Natural Gas before the Railroad Commission is scheduled for August 2.
Kerry Cranfill a 16 year old junior at Brownfield High was injured when his shirt tangled in an irrigation system. He was pulled into moving parts causing scalp damage and underwent surgery at Brownfield General Hospital. He is reported doing well and remains under care. Cranfill is son of Kenneth and spouse of 1211 N Atkins and was a district regional high jump placer advancing to state.
The National Weather Bureau predicts above normal temperatures today and into Sunday. No showers expected through Tuesday with evaporation rates described as mostly moderate.
Jeanette Awbrey's Colonial Heights pupils present unique mud pie recipes on section two front page. Included are Shawn Brannon and Kathie Dyke, children of local residents, showcased in a Newsfote by Kay Dodds.
Brownfield residents plan a July 3 Independence Day observance chaired by Bill Noble of the Terry County Bicentennial Committee. Activities begin at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Memorial Amphitheatre in Coleman Park with flag presentations.
A steering committee named a nominating panel for a permanent Senior Citizens board. Rev. Jack Garrett will chair with three others to select candidates by June 28. A July 1 open meeting will elect the board at temporary headquarters. Rich Martin urged public attendance and ongoing quarters search.
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