Jail earns certification after positive Texas standards inspection
Terry County Jail received a certification from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards after a Wednesday ceremony. Supervising inspector Terry Julian praised cleanliness and leadership by Sheriff Jerry Johnson and deputies, noting strong medical protocols and life-saving training. He commended jail cook Mary Moreno for meals costing 65 cents in March, 62 cents in April, and 76 cents in May, with a varied menu and fresh fruit.
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Terry Julian
Texas Commission On Jail Standards
Terry County
Jimmie Berryhill
Julian
Mary Moreno
Brownfield School Officials Retire After Long Tenures
A Brownfield community reflects on a turning point as Superintendent Don Hendley and several longtime educators retire. The piece honors Hendley’s six years of service, the district’s improvements, and the dedication of retiring teachers including Mr. Clifford Niles, Mrs. Fern Niles, and Mr. James Willis. It ends with a light-hearted joke about four marriages.
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Brownfield
Don Hendley
Hendley
Texas
Mr. Hendley
Clifford Niles
Fern Niles
James Willis
Residents urged to join Clean-Up Week in Brownfield
The Chamber of Commerce task force leads a city and county cleanup from June 25 to June 30. Residents call City Hall at 637-4547 to schedule truck pickup for alley or container trash. Brownfield News wins two Texas Press Association awards for General Excellence and sports coverage by Co-Editor John Hasselmeier.
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Chamber of Commerce Beautification Task Force
Jim Denison
Brownfield
City Hall
Denison
Brownfield News
Texas Press Association
San Antonio
The
News
John Hasselmeier
Council approves senior homebound phone plan bid
Brownfield officials accept a $6,345 calling system bid from Advanced Telecommunication Services of Lubbock for the senior homebound tele phone program. Police Chief Churchwell and Lt. Duran say the equipment is complete and $200 more is needed for a printer. Implementation is expected in about two weeks.
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Council
Brownfield
Advanced Telecommunication Ser
Lubbock
Dick Fletcher
J.T. Churchwell
Ed Duran
Churchwell
Jack Cargill
Two See
Hendley reflects on life and career as superintendent
Don Hendley, Brownfield Consolidated ISD superintendent for six years, retires at month end after 27 years in the district. He plans fishing, ranching, and building a lakeside house near Buchanan. Born May 24, 1933 in Cooper Texas, he moved to Abilene as a child and played football at Abilene High under coach Pete Shotwell.
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John Hasselmeier
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District
Don Hendley
Brownfield Conslidated Independent
Hendley
Buchanan
Austin
Cooper
Texas
Plano
Abilene
Elemdale
Elem
Abilene High
P.E
Pete" Shotwell
Abilene High School
Commissioners to eye new employee policy
Terry County Commissioners will discuss a physical and drug testing policy for new employees at the regular session in the Courthouse. The meeting at 10 a.m. will also accept the resignation of Tom Gaither as County Extension Agent effective July 1 and review paying equipment, budget amendments, and a report from the South Plains Public Health District nurse.
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Terry County Commissioners' Court
Tom Gaither
South Plains
Births News Briefs Edit & Opinions Plains News Classifieds
Births and notices appear on this Plains News page alongside brief editorials and classified items. The blend provides local life events, community updates, and short notices typical of a rural newspaper section.
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Jerry Johnson
Herb Chesshir
Albert Flores
Kelly Sinclair
By Lynn Brisendine
Blane Hinton
Hinton
BCISD
Lana Perkins
Perkins
Hollywood
TPA
C.W. Upton
Gillham Park
Janna Forbes
Cecil Hendley
Dallas
Lena Hend
Henley
Duane
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