Wellman to Dedicate 20 Year Dream: Community Building
The Wellman community celebrates its long planned project with a July 4 dedication. Built by a six member committee led by Mary Neal, the $35,000 building aims to serve the whole town and honors donors and early graduates who supported the effort since 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Word
Wellman
Mary Neal
Neal
Dan Neal
Vickie Whitfield
Scott Bowden
Terry Burris
Marvin Crutcher
Wellman Community Center
Fryar Construction Company
Denver City
Brownfield votes to join GTE lawsuit in 4-3 decision
Brownfield City Council, in a 4-3 split, approves joining 15 other cities suing GTE over underpaid franchise fees for 1982 to 1986. City Attorney McGowan cites possible $92,000 in Brownfield damages and outlines legal costs, while noting the suit mirrors a Southwestern Bell case. The debate touched on open meetings and Denton’s involvement, with council members and GTE reps detailing positions.
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Mitch Ward
Brownfield
GTE
Dick Fletcher
Graham Swain
McGowan
Bill Schoemann
Southwestern Bell
Ernest Panda
Panda
Denton
Swain
Larry King
Five Pleas Entered in 121st District Court Hearings
Judge Ray Anderson presided as five defendants appeared in 121st District Court this week. Julian Holguin received three years probation for driving while intoxicated plus 15 days in jail, 160 hours of community service, ignition interlock, and fines totaling 1,229.50. Edwardo Salinas pleaded guilty on two counts of delivery of a controlled substance with concurrent sentences including jail time, 120 hours of community service per count, and fines, fees, restitution, and a monthly probation charge. Rolando J. Salinas drew a two year state jail term probated five years with jail days, community service, and multiple fines and fees. Efran D. Medina’s probation was revoked and he was sent to a boot camp. Juan Jose Valenzuela’s probation was revoked and he received concurrent seven and five year TDCJ sentences.
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Ray Anderson
121St District Court
Julian Holguin
Holguin
Terry County
Edwardo Salinas
Addiion
Rolando J. Salinas
Salinas
Community newspaper study stresses watchdog role and reader feedback
A Virginia gathering of reader critics and editors examined how news is reported and the newspaper's role in community identity, economy, and public discourse. It urges fairness, openness to criticism, and avoidance of gossip and personal attacks while promoting transparency in local government.
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Virginia
Historical Chronicle
Terry County
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An el Faso
Pande
Roy Edwards
Pat O'Daniel
Bill McGowan
Phi
New Brownfield City
City Hall
Edwards
Efran D. Medina
Medina
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Juan Jose Valenzuela
Valenzuela
Lynn Brisendine
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