Brownfield appoints Jobe interim City Manager
Brownfield City Council named Eldon Jobe as interim city manager after the retirement of Dick Fletcher. Jobe, longtime administrative assistant, aims to maintain continuity and consider cross training. Mayor Moore praised the choice while the council also added two alternate zoning board members, Bayless and Wilson, to address attendance issues.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield
Eldon Jobe
R.C
Dick” Fletcher
Jobe
Fletcher
Elrod
Earl Elrod
Texas
Oklahoma
Brad Moore
Moore
Mike Bayless
Billy Wilson
Zoning Board
Brownfield TAAS results mix as third graders dip
BCISD trustees hear mixed TAAS results with third graders showing a sharp drop from last year across all groups in reading and math. African American, Hispanic, White and Economically Disadvantaged students posted lower scores while fourth graders generally improved or held steady, notably with gains in math for several groups. See TAAS SCORES Page 4.
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BCISD
Jeanette Awbrey
Brownfield
Awbrey
TAAS
Top 100 Movies List Sparks Personal Reflections
The author reviews a TV special ranking the last 100 years of film, praising some choices and disputing others. She recalls personal memories of watching classics like Citizen Kane and King Kong, notes favorites such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Casablanca, and criticizes later selections including Fargo and The Sting.
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New York City
Goodfellows
John Wayne
Wayne
Glen Campbell
Charlton Heston
Shane
Long-time City Inspector Elrod retires after 37 years
Elrod, Brownfield’s oldest employee by years of service, announced his retirement after a career spanning the fire department, inspection work, and notable fires. He recalled growth in Brownfield, housing booms, losses of businesses, and the evolution of fire safety gear and facilities. He will retire effective Friday July 3.
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Elrod
City of
Brownfield
Cheryl Dr
Shady Oaks
Main
Hill Streets
Texas Fire Commission
8Th Street
Seagraves Road
Goodpasture
Earl Elrod
Brownfield News
County fathers to talk about jail
The Terry County Jail project and the presentation of the preliminary 1999 county budget to the commissioners will headline Monday's session opening at 10 a.m. Other items include bids for a pickup for the Terry County agent and new copiers for the court house and the sheriff's department.
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Terry County
Sheriff's Department
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Dick Fletcher
Jake Geron
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Bcisd Board
Lynn Brisendine
A.P. Herbert
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