Hendley recalls 33 years as Brownfield superintendent
Don Hendley reflects on a 33 year career at Brownfield Independent School District from 1968 to 1984 and beyond. He notes coaching Frankie Flores to a state mile record and guiding football thrills, including a 1962 playoff push. He details moves from assistant principal to principal to Four County Co op director and finally superintendent, plus district progress and challenges.
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John Hasselmeier
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District
Don Hendley
Brownfield
Frankie Flores
Hendley
Cubs
Sweetwater
Randy Bishop
W.O. Caraway
Jesse Geron
Texas Tech University
Brownfield Middle School
West Ward
Plantalia
BMS
Four County Special Services Co-op
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
Office of Civil Rights
Colonial
Seminole
Lamar County
Prairland
Denis Gibson
Kim Gersbach
Tina Cosper
Sheryl Swoopes
National Honor Society
Commissioners take steps on grants and new hires in county
County commissioners discussed grant proposal timing with the Texas Department of Aviation official John Grier, approved hiring Lino Flores on a 90 day trial at 1246 monthly, and accepted Betty Wilson's custodial resignation. They tabled a plan to trade equipment for a roller and approved budget amendments and health related expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oller
John Grier
Texas Department of Aviation
Olier
Betty Wilson
Lino Flores
Harvey Smith
Bill Keesee
Frances Hansard
Keesee
Jasper Jowers
Texas Association of Counties
Ann Willis
Chesshir
Ambulance Triad
Water Safety in Brownfield Water System
Brownfield water chief Cardenas notes supply from salt-laden Canadian River. Health authorities test mineral content yearly and monthly for bacteria. system expanded with new Waste Water Plant Superintendent role. He claims compliance with federal rules, defends lack of lead pipes, explains cloudy water as air, yellow tint from hydrant flushing, and fishy scent in heat. He asserts water is safe to drink and cites a city sign indicating approved water works.
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South Plains Health Department
Cardenas
Brownfield
Texas Department of Health
Health Department
Water Works
Local sales tax revenue eyed as vital for cities
In 1989 Texas cities collected rebates totaling over 1 billion dollars, as 1 061 municipalities levy local sales taxes. State Comptroller Bob Bullock urged taxpayers to contact the Tax Assistance Division at 1 800 252 5555 or write to Capitol Station Austin 78744 for rate cards and tax increase questions.
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Texas
Bullock
Comptroller's Office
Bob Bullock
State Comptroller of Public Accounts
Capitol Station
Austin
Chamber fishing tourney praised for participation and fund raising
More than 190 people joined the Chamber of Commerce sponsored fishing tournament at Gillham Park Howell Pond on Saturday. Organizer Mark Alexander said the event was a successful fundraiser and a fun family outing with participants from Brownfield Wellman Meadow Amarillo Lubbock and even California. The tourney extended to 7 p.m. and the catch and release rule was lifted though many kept none or few fish. Alexander expects even better turnout next year and reception from merchants.
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Gillham Park
Howell Pond
Mark Alexander
Chamber
Alexander
Brownfield
Wellman
Meadow
Amarillo
Lubbock
California
Tax rebates shift city gains and losses in June 1990
Andrews reports June 1990 figures show Levelland up 6.01 percent and Seminole up 18.21 percent pushing them into positive territory while Brownfield posts the largest rise at 59.12 percent. Plains experiences a 40.57 percent drop. Denver City leads increases at 20.4 percent, down 5.22 percent from May, with Plains showing the largest decrease at 15.78 percent and a 7.69 percent month-to-month decrease change. Year-to-date totals for June 1990: 45377.18 versus 39312.53 for June 1989.
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Levelland
Seminole
Brownfield
Plains
Denver City
Band camp try-out help available at Brownfield Middle School
Band camp try-out help for Angelo State Band Camp offered next week at the BMS band hall. Separate groups run Monday Thursday and Tuesday Friday with specific times for flutes cornets and t c baritones then clarinets tens and bc baritones and sax horns. Tuesday Friday adds tubas and snare drums. financial figures from 1989 1990 for several towns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Middle School
Angelo State
BMS
City offers alley trash pick up by trucks
Denison advised residents to place items in the alley or by the trash container for removal by City or County trucks. Call City Hall at 637-4547 with your address, then trucks will be dispatched as schedules permit. He noted the city will haul it if possible.
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City Hall
Denison
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Seagraves
Bayer
South Plains
Morton
Lamesa
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