Annual Firecracker Run to be held Independence Day
Brownfield marks Independence Day with the 38th Firecracker Run at Coleman Park. Three races including children’s one mile and adult 3 and 10 mile events. Online signup available with fees 5 for members and 10 for non members. child fee 1. Mail-in option and race day registration at 7:40 a.m. on July 4, with adult day-of fee 15. Online deadline Noon July 2.
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News seeks soldiers serving in honor of July 4th issue
The News invites readers to submit information about Terry County military personnel currently serving. Include family member details, address, email, and a photo. Bring it to the News office or email to the given address. for questions contact Russ McKee or LaDonna Click by phone.
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Wellman Independence Day Celebration Planned for July 4
The city of Wellman will host its annual Independence Day celebration in the Community Building starting at 5 30 p m. sponsored by Southwest West Cotton Growers Gin. A 5 dollar hamburger meal precedes a 6 30 p m auction and 8 p m performances by Lone Prairie Band and a Lubbock quartet. Fireworks follow the sunset at about 30 minutes. Everyone is invited.
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Seat belt push spurs year round safety and laws
The Click It or Ticket campaign ended June 3 but the writer urges ongoing belt use. Texans' belt compliance rose from 76 percent to over 90 percent since the five year effort began, with pickup drivers teens and passengers least likely to buckle up. A 2011 school bus belt law is noted, promising fewer riders per bus and route changes. The writer reflects on personal belt usage history and a 1978 rollover incident.
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Commissioners approve Farm Tour plan changes in Terry County
Terry County extends updates to the Farm Tour after years of declining attendance. The 2007 changes include offering CEO certification for pesticide license holders, three educational stops starting and ending at the Nikki Vinson Center, and on bus talks by specialists on weed control and seedling diseases. Awards will be presented at the Nikki Vinson Center banquet after the tour scheduled for Sept. 20, with nomination deadlines of Friday July 6.
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Hobbyist turns lifelong art career for local artist Pee Wee Lanier
Local artist Frankie Lanier known as Pee Wee has built a 30 year career in art. Starting with church drawings, she shifted from tole painting to canvas, studied with renowned instructors, hosted a PBS show, and has taught for decades across Brownfield and nearby towns. She values students as extended family and continues to teach oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pencil works.
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