BIDCorp approves funds for funeral home parking improvements
The Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation board approved a $10,000 grant for site improvements at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Jacalyn Jones and her husband Bob Jones described their nearby property purchase to gain parking and address a dilapidated area. They asked the board for help reclaiming the blighted block, noting weeds and trash and residents still living there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidcorp
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Brownfield Funeral Home
Jacalyn Jones
Bob Jones
Jones
Brownfield
Chamber of Commerce
Lubbock Road
Chamber
Justin Jaworski
Jaworski
Jack Cargill
Henry
Ray Patel
Patel
Brownfield City Council agenda set for June 21
The Brownfield City Council meets at 7 30 a m Monday June 21 to discuss buying surplus Canadian River Municipal Water Authority water from Levelland. Other items include a North Jill Street subdivision plat hearing and approval, a chamber of commerce briefing, special event applications for St Anthony's Church and the chamber, a waiver request for a cleanup deposit, and a petroleum storage tank remediation update with Texas taking the lead in September 2007.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Canadian River
Levelland
North Jill Street
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Justin Jaworski
Joe Grimes & Associates
State of Texas
Citizens’ Public Safety Review Committee
Military personnel feature sought for July 4 issue
The News invites submissions from readers with Terry County connections for an in honor of our military feature. Include address email and a photo of the service member and bring them to the News or email details to the listed address. For questions contact Russ McKee or LaDonna Click at 806 637 4535.
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Terry County
Brownfieldonline
Russ McKee
LaDonna
Toll road plan draws ire over tolls and foreign involvement
In a West Texas column, Lynn Brisendine reflects on the Texas Legislature's post-session view of Perry's toll road transportation bill. The proposal envisions multi lane highways and rail lines to relieve traffic along I-35, financed by tolls, with a Spanish firm lined up to build and operate the system, a point of strong criticism among opponents. The piece notes limited local coverage and hints at future developments tied to Ports to Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Brisendine
Austin
Perry
Texas
Gov. Perry
McElroy Seeks Full Time Emergency Coordination Position
Brownfield area board debated funding for a full time Emergency Management Coordinator position. Mitch McElroy outlined proposed budgets with contributions from Brownfield, Terry County, Meadow, Wellman, and local districts, totaling about $93,000 annually, plus vehicle sharing. The board tabled contract approval until the August meeting due to budget absence. May financials and tax reports were presented, showing strong cash balances and current tax collection at about 97 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfeld Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
Tahoka Road
11Th St
Mitch McElroy
Terry County
McElroy
Civil Defense Team
Wellman
Brownfield
Meadow
EMC
BRMC
Ed Pfeiffer
Five defendants sentenced in 121st District Court
Judge Kelly Moore handed down five sentences after plea bargains. Michael Peralez 21 received five years in TDCJ and five years probation with costs and fines totaling 1656, plus anger management. Willie Johnson 56 got five years TDCJ probation, license suspension, breath device, and NA/AA sessions with costs and fines totaling 1681. Patricia Alvarado 25 got 18 months in state jail and four years probation with costs and fines totaling 1336. Hector Leija 30 received 18 months state jail and four years probation with costs, fines, restitution, license suspension, and NA/AA. Andres Mojica 42 received 18 months state jail and three years probation with costs, fines, and restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Moore
121St District Court
Michael Bryan Peralez
Peralez
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Willie Dean Johnson
Johnson
Alcoholic/Narcotics Anonymous
Patricia Leanna Alvarado
Alvarado
Hector Leija
Leija
Alcoholic
Narcotics Anonymous
Andres Borrego Mojica
Mojica
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EOC
TMHD
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Bfld Med Center
Sam Patterson
Cassie Graham
Moore
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