Replanted Cotton in Terry County Look Strong But Needs Rain
County Extension Agent Tom Gaither reports replanted cotton south of Brownfield recovering after June 3 hail damage. Plants emerged within five days and show good progress, but hot winds dried crops. irrigation may be needed soon if moisture fails. Pests worry growers with grasshoppers, bollworms, and army worms, especially where fields border pastures.
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Terry County
Tom Gaither
Brownfield
Gaither
Rex Wilkes
BISD Holds Two Closed Sessions
The Brownfield Independent School District held two special called meetings Monday and Tuesday to review applications for the superintendent and athletic director roles. Board president Bill Swaringen said no decisions had been made yet as reviews continued.
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Brownfield
Bill Swaringen
Budget Talks Dominate County Court Session
In a brief regular session Monday Terry County Commissioners approved the final 1981 payment to the Terry County Appraisal District totaling 88523.60 and a Brownfield Fire Department statement for 7291 covering Dec 30 1980 to May 31 1981. After lunch they convened to discuss the 1981 county budget with more work sessions planned before summer approval.
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Terry County
Brownfield
Herbert Chesshir
Hance to Mail Questionnaires on 19th District Issues
Representative Kent Hance plans to mail surveys to every resident of the 19th Congressional District covering 15 issues likely to be debated in the 97th Congress. The updated form mirrors the 1979 version and aims for high public response to guide policy in Washington.
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Kent Hance
Hance
West Texas
Washington
Poland
Police confiscate large beer cache in Brownfield case
Brownfield Police confiscated 251 cans of Coors and 53 cans of Budweiser during the arrest of a male for possession of alcoholic beverages for sale in the 400 block of W Ripley. Friday actions included disorderly conduct calls at Nina's Sale Barn and harassment by phone in the 700 block of N 2nd.
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Brownfield Police Department
W. Ripley
BPD
Nina’s
N. 2Nd
CC West Camp
Bell Gas
Hurd Gallery
S. 14Th
Brownfield
Royal Marriage Rumors Spark British Anticipation
The article notes England buzzing over a forthcoming royal marriage, highlighting centuries of change from a cog to a digit in the modern era. Gossips and tabloids trace the prince’s every move as British society awaits the union with widespread public happiness.
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England
News
Reagan and Hance Back Reagan Policies in Brownfield Poll
Brownfield News surveyed locals on President Reagan and Rep Kent Hance backing his economic plan and tax cuts. Respondents like Perry Bear and Charles Darwin praise direction while noting required time for results. They emphasize backing Hance for voting for national interests and predict gradual improvement.
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Reagan
California
White House
Brownfield News
Kent Hance
Perry Bear
Turner-Bear & Cargill Insurance Agency
Bear
Pfeiffer
Kent
Hance
Joe Masso
Masso
Agan
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Lynn Brisendine
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Darwin
Jimmy Jones
First National Bank
Jones
Texas
Ed Pfeiffer
Brownfield State Bank
J.C. Burvett
Auvy McBride
Charles Arwin
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