Terry Jury Convicts Miranda in Aggravated Kidnapping
A Terry County jury of four men and eight women deliberated two hours and 25 minutes to convict Er ac lio Otero Miranda of aggravated kidnapping in 121st District Court. Miranda, already convicted of capital murder in 1984, was sentenced to life in the Texas Department of Corrections plus a $10,000 fine.
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Terry County
Eraclio Otero-Miranda
121St District Court
Miranda
Darryl Vandivere
Texas Department of Corrections
Salvadore Otero-Miranda
Vandivere
Wanda Wray
Lubbock
Ray Anderson
Oscar Alvarado
TDC
Freddie Eugene Buckaloo
Anderson
Buckaloo
Tex-Ann honors Kristi Cawthon for June title in Optimist club
Kristi Cawthon, daughter of Fred and Nonie Cawthon, was named Tex-Ann of the Month for June by the Brownfield Optimist Club. A Spring BHS graduate ranked sixth in a class of 123, she held offices including Senior Class President and Spirit of the Plains Band president, with extensive band and NHS participation and plans to attend Angelo State University.
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Brownfield Optimist Club
Kristi Cawthon
Texas
Kristi
Fred
Nonie Cawthon
BHS
Spirit of the Plains
BMS
Angelo State University
Local Oilman Links Terry County Oil to World Market
U.S. News mentions a global view of oil by mid year. Terry County oilman Bullock discusses local prospects, noting improved current economics but poor exploration due to deeper, costlier drilling. He links local and world markets, stressing profitability constraints and drilling challenges.
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U.S. News & World Report
a _ national magazine
Terry County
U.S
Bullock
Beetle Invasion Leaves Brownfield Crowds Frustrated
Residents report an invasion of beetles after wet, humid weather. Pest Exterminator Charlie Skupin says nothing can stop the outdoor surge for now, with indoor spraying offering only temporary relief. Health Chief Brian Gilmore calls the pests a nuisance, not a health threat, noting similar outbreaks in Andrews County.
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Charlie Skupin
Skupin
Brian Gilmore
Brownfield
Andrews County News
Russians Confront Freedom After Glasnost Changes
The piece examines Russians’ uneasy response to Glasnost and newfound freedoms. It discusses the shock of access to information, press openness, and political options after decades of state control, noting fear and confusion amid earthquakes and disasters.
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Russia
Gorbachev
BHS graduates map plans for college and careers
1987 Brownfield High School graduates share summer and school plans and 15 to 20 year goals. Shay Moore aims for law practice, college at Texas Tech, and a legal career with family. Tim Powers backs pre optometry at SPC then Texas Tech and Houston optometry school, seeking an established practice in a northern state. Bobbi Hartman intends a psychology major at Texas Tech and teaching tumbling while pursuing a city life. Michael Compton works summer jobs and studies computer courses at SPC.
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Shay Moore
Texas Tech
Miss Moore
Tim Powers
Sundown Well Service
Ers
Oklahoma
Powers
South Plains College
Houston
Montana
Bobbi Hartman
TST
Tumble T’s
Miss Hartman
Tech
Lubbock
Talent Plus
Brownfield
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D’ann Steele
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