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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2003
Page
1
Based on information from a local store employee, Brown field Police officials stopped two local men Wednesday afternoon on second degree charges of possession or transport of chemicals with intent to manufacture controlled substances. The felony charges carry penalties ranging from two to 20 years in prison.
Brandon Holcombe and Greg DeBord age 21 and 27 remain in Terry County Jail with $25,000 bonds after a store employee alerted police to excessive drug purchases. Officers stopped them in a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire in the 300 block of North A Street as they bought large quantities linked to methamphetamine production. Authorities pursue charges under Texas Department of Criminal Justice rules and potential fines up to 10,000 dollars.
Kevin Pittman is named athletic director for Brownfield High School after a unanimous vote by the School Board at a 7:00 am Saturday meeting on March 1. Pittman, a 10-year BHS coach and longtime educator, will keep teaching government and history while starting a two year contract in August. He previously served as football defensive coordinator and head track coach for both boys and girls. Superintendent Charles Harrison praised his loyalty and breadth of program knowledge.
Brownfield Chief Roy Rice urges advance planning for storms and tornadoes. He stresses staying put in shelters near home, locating safe rooms for mobile homes, and knowing where to go in an evacuation. Officials advise one mile to a designated shelter, battery radios, and a written emergency plan.
Cerise J. Merritt hosts a Worldwide Day of Prayer gathering at 3:00 p.m. Monday March 3. Terry County officials join in a Christian ceremony focusing on the Nation and Armed Forces. Ted Haggard, president of World Prayer Team, notes the date’s Trinity symbolism. Participants meet on the west side of Terry County Courthouse.
In a March Texas Independence Day reflection, the author argues legends surround the Alamo endure despite new scholarship. He contrasts romanticized heroes with sober history, noting Cols Travis and Bowie and Houston’s role, and defends keeping legends alive alongside facts.
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