Commissioners weigh action over oil trucks damaging county roads
Terry County commissioners hear the 1999 audit by Jim Kingery CPA and discuss possible steps against oil service trucks causing wear on county roads in the northwest area. The meeting occurred in regular session Monday morning with ongoing deliberations.
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Garry Peebles
Terry Co
Jim Kingery
CPA
Fireworks safety keeps holiday fun
Firework injuries rise in July with two thirds of incidents in the month and seven in a hundred requiring hospitalization. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control urges professional displays and safety steps such as buying from reliable sources, avoiding homemade devices, and keeping water handy. The piece also reports Terry County officials discussing road damage from drilling activity and calling on oil companies to repair cattle guards and roads to protect livestock and maintain access.
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National Center For Injury Prevention and Control
National Council On Fireworks Safety
Robertson
John Franks
Pruitt
Brownfield July 4th Celebration At Terry County Park
Brownfield hosts Independence Day in the park starting 6 30 p m at Terry County Park Amphitheater with rock pianist Kyle Abernathy. After his set at 9 30 p m a Six Flags trip drawing occurs for $10 donations to the Terry County Quad Unit at the Women's Protective Services Shelter in Lubbock, followed by fireworks. More details in Sunday's Brownfield News.
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Brownfield
Chamber of Commerce
Terry County Park
Kyle Abernathy
Abernathy
Six Flags
Texas
Terry County
Women’s Protective Services
Lubbock
Brownfield News
Public Meeting Sets Armory Use Discuss July 6
A public meeting will discuss National Guard Armory usage with area residents at 7:30 a.m. Thursday July 6 during the regular city council session.
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National Guard
Donations drive funds for Terry County shelter quad
Donations are being collected to fund a quad in a 1.6 million complex that aids battered women and children at the Terry County shelter. Jennifer Halcomb describes services including 24 hour hotline, immediate emergency shelter, counseling, outreach, children's program, legal advocacy, referrals, and housing plans to foster safety and self sufficiency.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Terry County
Lubbock
Brownfield News
Jennifer Halcomb
Coordina
Halcomb
Name in the News: Patrick's Influences Highlight Two Mentors
Second-year BISD English teacher and coach David Patrick credits Buck Logan and Barney Tate as pivotal figures shaping his path during his parents' divorce and early life. The article notes Patrick’s gratitude for mentors who offered personal example and guidance as he grew.
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David Patrick
BISD
Patrick
Buck Logan
Barney Tate
Race car ride at 165 mph sparks big adrenaline rush
Lynn Brisendine recalls a Texas Press Association reception at Texas Motor Speedway where 20 members rode four laps in a pace car and then in the 675 horsepower 99 Jolly Rancher race car. She describes the high g forces, 24 degree banking, near misses, and the thrill of speed.
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Texas Press Association
Texas Motor Speedway
TPA
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