Reese AFB at Lubbock faces closing and regional impact
The piece notes Reese Air Force Base near Lubbock will close, detailing the region’s 50 year Cold War ties, the local fight to keep the base, and the broader economic and prestige consequences for South Plains and West Texas as the base appears on the official closure list. It also includes courtroom humor from U.S. District Judge Jerry L. Buchmeyer at a Texas Press Association event and a light Q&A exchange about homely court transcripts.
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U.S.S.R
Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock
Reese Afb
USAF
Reese
South Plains
West Texas
O.J
L.A
U.S
Jerry L. Buchmeyer
Texas Press Association
Dallas
Terry County Appraiser reports 1994 tax collections rise
Terry County Chief Appraiser Ronny Burran released 1994 tax collection figures for Brownfield Brownfield schools Meadow School and Union School Districts along with county hospital district and water conservation district Delinquent and unpaid totals show rising penalties to 12 percent by July and monthly interest increases from now on with most districts near or above 90 percent collections in the year to date figures show substantial unpaid taxes across entities.
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Terry County
Ronny Burran
Brownfield
Meadow School District
May 6 1995 Terry County election plans outlined
The 1995 elections set for May 6 will include a sales tax proposition to replace property tax revenue and a potential lateral road tax for county roads. Precinct one box one voters will move to the Party House in Terry County Park permanently. Early voting runs April 17 to May 2 with three early voting sites. Potential hospital and school board candidates must file by March 22. hospital terms include Ed Pfeiffer and others, while BCISD terms include Davila and Simpson seeking re election. County Clerk Ann Willis oversees filings for all districts. See Elections page 4.
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Terry County
VFW
Party House
Terry County Park
Ann Willis
Brownfield
Terry Memorial Hospital
Shere
Ed Pfeiffer
Scout Raney
Donny Wade
Don Park
BCISD
Candelario Davila
Clara Garza
Bob Simpson
Davilia
Simpson
Rudd Appreciation Fete Tickets On Sale In Brownfield
Plans for a casual dinner honoring retired State Representative Jim Rudd are underway. The March 9 event at 7 p.m. in Brownfield High School Commons features guest Sen John Montford and Rep Gary Walker. Tickets cost 6 and sales spread across Brownfield.
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Jim Rudd
Rudd
Appropriations Committee
Texas House of Representatives
Brownfield High School
Brownfield
Bill McGowan II
Tresa West
Dwayne Pruitt
Tony Phillips
Lee
Cheryl Arrington
Nancy Wade
Lynn Brisendine
Jack Cargill
McGowan
McGowan Abstract
First National Bank
City Hall
Court House
American State Bank
South Plains Water District
Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield News
Texas
John Montford
Gary Walker
Lamesa Highway
BHS to send 17 soloists to UIL state competition
Brownfield High School Spirit of the Plains will advance 17 soloists and 61 ensembles to the UIL state competition after first division wins at the District Solo and Ensemble Contest held Saturday in Texas. Soloists include Kayla Larson Maelynn Locke Jenee Willis Paige Fletcher Julie Franco Bridget Henderson Shanna Wheatley Aaron Stewart and Mario Centre See State meet. The group was accompanied by Peter Anderson on piano.
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Brownfield High School
Spirit of the Plains
UIL
Texas Texas
Southwest Texas State Univ
San Marcos
BHS
Peter Anderson
Kayla Larson
Maelynn Locke
Jenee Willis
Paige Fletcher
Julie Franco
Bridget Henderson
Shanna Wheatley
Aaron Stewart
Mario Centre
Texas Tech
Rachel Dominguez
Mark Perez
Shanna Weatley
April Langehennig
Aaron Link
Scott Hardy
James Panda
Mario Contreras
Justin Britton
What Do I Like About School by Mitch Word
Feb 27 to March 3 highlights why students enjoy school. Caleb Swaringen says he likes his homeroom teacher Mrs McSpadden for creativity, PE and U.S. History for wars. Kristi Gaither loves math and subtraction.
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Caleb Swaringen
Mrs. McSpadden
U.S. History
Kristi Gaither
Katrinka Park
Larry Blye
Barbara Smith
Robin Barr
Sue Pinson
Hannah Anderson
Brent Rodriguez
Tracy Faulkner
Jemima Baca
Donna Hogg
Public Schools Week student reflections highlight learning landscape
Students at Colonial Heights Elementary Oak Grove Elementary and Brownfield Intermediate School share why they like school Amanda Robledo fifth grade praises Mr Garza and art Abel Vasquez first grade enjoys food friends and coloring This snapshot captures local school pride during Texas Public Schools Week
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Texas Public Schools
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
Brownfield Intermediate
Amanda Robledo
Mr. Garza
Louis Garza
Abel Vasquez
Katrinka Park
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Mexia
Otawatoonay Street
Brownfield School
Brenda Wilks
BRMC
Mitch Word
Michael Elizardo
Linda Foshee
Stephanie Bennett
Toni Hilburn
Tanya Hargrave
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