Three Plead Guilty In Court Action
District Judge Ray Anderson presided in 121st District Court as three defendants pled guilty or true to pleas. Esteban Navarro received a six year probated sentence and 500 dollar fine plus 97.50 court costs for felony theft with probation terms including alcohol abstinence and midnight curfew. Gregorio Garza pleaded guilty to burglary of a habitation and got a 10 year probated sentence with 97.50 court costs and same probation conditions. Ben Valentine pleaded guilty to forgery and received a five year term in the Texas Department of Corrections along with a true finding on probation revocation. One Santa Cruz case was dismissed due to lack of diligence in making the arrest.
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Ray Anderson
Esteban Navarro
Navarro
Gregorio Garza
Ben Valentine
Texas Department of Corrections
Valentine
Santa Cruz
BISD Observes Texas Public School Week with Open Houses
Brownfield Independent School District marks Texas Public School Week from Monday through Friday. Open houses are set 7 8 p.m. Monday at Brownfield Intermediate and Middle Schools and 7 8 p.m. Tuesday at Colonial Heights Elementary. Oak Grove Elementary hosts 730 830 p.m. Tuesday with PTA meetings at all three campuses. Brownfield High School offers class visits by appointment.
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Brownfield
Texas
BISD
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
Parents, Teachers Association
Brownfield High School
Brownfield Council to weigh electric rate hike and zoning request
Brownfield City Council will consider adopting a new electric rate schedule to offset rising Southwestern Public Service costs, with a potential increase effective April 1. The plan would raise residential base 100 kWh from 6.50 to 7 and commercial from 11 to 11.50. A zoning change from A-1 to C-1 for Charles Davis aims to operate a ceramic shop at 821 E. Main, facing church opposition. Other items include awarding an engineering contract for the Community Development Block Grant program, angle parking at 8th and Broadway by W R Sheet Metal, and housing rehabilitation grant recommendations.
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Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Southwestern Public Service
Charles Davis
E. Main
Bethel Baptist Church
8Th and Broadway Streets
W&r Sheet Metal Company
City Issues Nine Permits In February
The City of Brownfield issued nine building permits in February totaling 132200 including a new residence valued at 60000. For the first two months of 1983 permits total 205700 across 15 approvals, versus 422940 and 14 permits in early 1982. Notable permits include four mobile homes two carports two storage buildings and one new residence with detailed listings for Claude Pate Mike Jester Willingham & Russell Jose Arosta Eva Houston Conley Steen Richard Wilson Elias Maldonado and Raul Morales.
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Brownfield
Claude Pate
E. Mesquite
Eva Houston
S. 7Th St
Conley Steen
S. 14Th St
Richard Wilson
E. Ward
Elias Maldonado
W. Austin
Oil price drop could affect Brownfield and Terry County
Coleman Williams, with over 40 years in oil, cautions that a price fall stems from higher supply and lower demand. He notes North Sea oil, a big Wyoming find, a new Mexico discovery, and increased competition with OPEC, predicting limited local gains despite potential global relief.
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Associated Press
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Brownfield
Terry County
Brownfield News
Coleman Williams
Williams
North Seas
OPEC
Commissioners OK Road Repair Plan
The Terry County Commissioners approved a road renovation plan after a deal with a local paving contractor during Monday’s session. They also granted subdivision of 160 acres north of Brownfield. Jimmy Strickland was employed at a pay rate of $30 per hour.
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Terry County
Brownfield
Jimmy Strickland
U.S
Bill Dyess
Thurman Skains
Dyess
Skains
Delton Gregg
Gregg
Dwayne Pruitt
Mt Wuh If at first you don't succeed you get advice
The Brownfield Noon Lions gear up for their annual Tournament of Talent. The piece hints at community events and local preparation, focusing on expectations for participation and the social role of the talent show in Brownfield.
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Brownfield Noon Lions
Cancer Society hosts information session in Brownfield
The American Cancer Society and local agencies hold a free information and prevention program from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board Room with doctors from Brownfield and Lubbock. The session covers cancer treatment trends, patient needs, support services, and available equipment, plus a literature table.
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The
American Cancer Society
Brownfield
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Lubbock
Lawmen Probe Rash of Burglaries in Brownfield Area
Area law officers investigate a spate of burglaries Sunday and Monday in Brownfield. Break-ins targeted Gomez Gin Meadowland Gin Meadow Fertilizer West Gin Union area residences and other sites with cash valuables and equipment stolen or damaged. A Confederate Air Force A-26 bomber was recovered at Brownfield Airport after engine problems and repair travel.
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Brownfield
Terry County Sheriff Department
Meadowland
Union
Meadow Fertilizer Company
Union Area
Reliable Gin
West Gin
Panhandle West Texas
Confederate Air Force
Harlingen
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SPS
N. 5Th St
Fletcher
Raul Morales
N. 6Th St
Wyoming
Alaska
Mexico
Commissioners OK
Mt Wuh
Cancer Society
Brownfield State
Lions
News
Jimmy Jones
First National Bank
Anderson Grain Corporation
Clint
Gulf Station
East Tate Street
East Repp
Panhandle Pride
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