Relay for Life event set for this weekend
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life arrives Friday and Saturday with activities in the Nikki Vinson Memorial Youth Center parking lot and Terry County Swimming Pool. Admission is 2 for adults and 1 for children 12 and under, including a hot dog and soft drink. proceeds fund cancer research. Events begin with survivor registration at 5 p.m. and a 6 p.m. survivor’s lap, followed by entertainment, games, contests, and hourly prize drawings. A candle ceremony at 11 p.m. honors area cancer victims. For info contact Helga Harris or Luci Frei.
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Lucy Frei
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SPCA aids Terry County families with utility bill relief
South Plains Community Action announces receipt of energy crisis funds to assist needy residents of Terry County. Priority goes to those aged 60 or over or handicapped, though other income eligible households are included. Apply at 111 N. D St from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. bring utility bill and income proof from past 30 days. For info contact Monica Warren or Rachel Mesquias at 111 N. D St.
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Flores reflects on Brownfield life and family ties
Flores recalls his Army service, 18 months in Germany, and choosing Brownfield over Lubbock and other states for its friendly people. He celebrates Father’s Day with Andrea, their four children, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, and notes retired city work left him with new hobbies that don’t fill old roles. He values family routines, fishing with daughter Chris, and his wife’s enchiladas while considering another job but preferring Brownfield as home.
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BIDCorp to meet Friday on incentive discussion
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation will hold a special session Friday June 22 in City Hall’s City Council Board room at 3:00 p.m. to discuss an incentive involving Southwest Guar Co-Operative Association.
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City Hall
BISD Board backs American State Bank for 2001 03
Jay Lashaway reports ASB offers stronger online banking and electronic payroll. ASB edges FNB in three of five criteria for depository services, with two ties. Board approves contract and adopts Elementary Handbook with minor changes. Lunch price rises to 1.75 amid TEA mandate. Coca Cola wins beverage bid, Earthgrain bread, Bell Dairy milk.
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ASB
First National Bank
FNB
Jay Lashaway
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Lashaway
Fred Cawthon
Texas Education Agency
TEA
Charles Harrison
Linda Strickland
Bell Dairy
Redistricting plan requires DOJ approval by Aug first
Garza stated the redrawing plan must be sent to Washington DC for approval and meet a 10 percent deviation and minority representation in Precinct Three. The DOJ has 120 days to act, pushing potential candidate filings to the spring primaries after December first.
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Washington D.C
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