Groundbreaking for Jim Rudd Substance Abuse Facility in Brownfield
The town marked the formal start of a 500 bed Jim Rudd Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, to open by June 1995, a $20 million project touted as an economic boost. Mayor Graham Swain praised the site and leaders including State Rep. Jim Rudd and Sen. John Montford for pushing Brownfield’s selection, while BID Corp and local officials thanked supporters and detailed the facility’s planned ~280 jobs near the Lamesa Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Holguin
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Brownfield
Sean Untennannee
Jim Rudd
Brownfiel
Graham Swain
Swain
John T. Montford
Rudd
Terry County
BID Corp
Cotton experts tour Terry County see early bloom prospects
Terry County cotton fields show development in the fourth to sixth node with blooming possibly by mid-July and 50 percent first bloom in some plots. Rain would help irrigated and dryland cotton. specialists emphasize healthy plants with fertilizer, moisture, and load of squares. Dryland cotton sits in a holding pattern, tolerating drought but at risk if stress persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
South Plains
Aaron
Hake
New Assessment Center Director plans facility upgrade
Robert C. Torrez arrived this week as the West Texas Children's Assessment Center director in Brownfield. The Fort Worth veteran brings 19 years of child work experience and aims to build one of West Texas best centers with five programs including residential treatment and foster care. He spoke to the News about his goals and background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C
Bob’ Torrez
Brownfield
West Texas
Bradlee quote sparks debate on truth versus causes
Reader argues newspapers should report facts while inviting public judgment on truth. Notes Bradlee’s claim that press prints what others tell us, not absolute truth, and defends accountability, reader letters, and media responsibility amid tabloid distrust and notable newsroom errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bradlee
The
Washington Post
Floyd E. Camp
Mr. Bradlee
Bradiee
Madonna
NBC News
NBC
Rathers
Jennings
Shaws
Memorial to Brownfield Firefighters Proposed by City Council
City Council hears report from Municipal Judge Sears during regular meeting. Brownfield approves plan to build a local memorial honoring Jim Cousineau and Wayland Parker, two firefighters who died in the line of duty. The memorial will be in the West parking lot of City Hall overlooking flags, serving as a local tribute not previously proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Raymond Holguin
Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Jim Cousineau
Wayland “Mont” Parker
Marvin Dawson
Austin
City Hall
United States
Texas
Dawson
Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Keesee
Jasper Jowers
Earl Brown
John Franks
Cargill
Frank
Toland
West Texas Area
Mike Moore
TDC
Woods
Nancy Wade
Ken Muldrow
Lynn Brisendine
Bob Brewer
Jim Pete Hale
Jerry Hinnenkamp
Lamesa Highway
Michele Harris
Sunat
Dirk Aaron
Texas Ag
Kater Hake
Lubbock
Blacklands
Lee Youngsters
Bob Torrez
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!