Dry Texas by road and sea in a summer trip from Galveston to Port Aransas
Lynn Brisendine chronicles a Texas press convention trip through San Antonio Galveston and Port Aransas. He notes ongoing roadwork dry weather and a storm at golf, highlights wildlife like dolphins pelicans and sea turtles, Moody Gardens, and a failed Austin hotel search before returning home.
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Texas Press Association
Galveston
Texas
San Antonio
Alamo City
Rivercenter
Port Aransas
Channel
Redfish
West Texas
Galleria
Moody Gardens
Austin
Southwest Micro Publishing notice
Local business listing for Southwest Micro Publishing located at 2627 East Yandell Avenue in El Paso Texas 79903. Public directory item notes address and organizational details for mail and contact purposes.
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Southwest Micro Publishing
E. Yandell
el Paso
Brownfield to stage unique Wizard of Oz production
Friday and Saturday at BMS Auditorium Theater the Brownfield Community Theater presents a Children’s Production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Tickets are 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children. The script expands from 14 parts to 78 auditions to fill 74 performers with animals trees and even a talking crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy Coon
Tyler Herron
Kasey Willis
Sheridan Isaacs
Kali Gaither
Ashley Rainer
Steelee Hogue
Brownfield
Harriet
Brownfield Community Theater
Flache
Dorothy
Commissioners Approve EPA Water Plan for Terry County
During a short meeting the Terry County Commissioners approved the EPA storm water pollution prevention plan and designated Pete Harris as plan coordinator for the county airport. They also authorized Fire Marshal duties for Miguel Soto to attend the Texas A&M Fire School July 21 26 at a cost of 600 dollars. A Skydivers proposal for a land lease near the Terry County Auxiliary Airstrip drew support as a potential future project with retail facilities and a pro shop.
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Terry County
Environmental Protectional Agency
Pete Harris
Miguel Soto
Texas A&m Fire
Mulkey
Brownfield
Levelland
Wendy Gramm visits Brownfield Police Station in Texas
Wendy Gramm wife of Senator Phil Gramm visits Brownfield Police Station to discuss a bill she sponsors to close gaps in tracking sexual offenders who cross state lines. The measure would require offenders to register with the FBI who would inform NCIC and local officials, building on existing Ashley laws in 49 states.
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Wendy Gramm
U.S
Phil Gramm
West Texas
Brownfield
FBI
NCIC
National Crime Information Center
Texas
Brownfield Gains 22 Percent in June Sales Tax Rebates
The City of Brownfield received 53334.80 in June sales tax rebates from the State Comptroller John Sharp office, up 22.4 percent from last June's 43574.16. For the year the Brownfield total is 351699.19, up 1.19 percent from 347553.85. Meadow reports 230.53 in rebates.
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Brownfield
Office of
State Comptroller
John Sharp
Sharp
Meadow
Brownfield Independence Day concert and fireworks planned
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce prepares a July 4 celebration at Terry County Park Amphitheater and Cub Stadium. An 11:30 a.m. luncheon, barbecue brisket catered by H Bar C, and local entertainment precede a 6:30 p.m. Jerry Dugan and Westwind set, then 8 p.m. headliner Daron Norwood, with fireworks after 9:30 p.m. Local support urged to revive a long-standing tradition.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Daron Norwood
Terry County Park
Cub Stadium
H Bar C
Ing
Caron Norwood
Jerry Dugan
Westwind
Norwood
Tohoka
Brownfield
Cheryl Arrington
Chamber of Commerce
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Royce Adams
Nine year old Brooke Rogers praises neighbor Royce Adams for guiding her in raising a show pig named Harvey for the Wellman and Brownfield stock shows. Adams, modest about his role, credits others and notes Brooke earned a fourth place and learned responsibility. He recalls his own mentors and says he aims to give back to the community. See Good Neighbor. Page 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Rogers
Royce Adams
Wellman
Brownfield
Harvey
Adams
Brooke
Brownfield News
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Lynn Brisendine
Dad
BMS Auditorium
Harriet Flache
Toto
Kitty Parker
Commissioners
EPA
Randy Mulkey
South Plains Skydivers
Reese Air Force Base
Reese Afb
Bill Avera
Neighbor
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