BIDCorp weighs changes to 4A sales tax
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation board met in an hour long session and postponed any action on modifying the 4A sales tax. Director Jack Cargill outlined proposals to let BIDCorp take a percentage of tax revenue for new economic projects, drawing from Borger samples but facing opposition that the money should fund industrial development rather than parks or facilities.
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Brownfield Council to Consider Preliminary Budget and Hearings
The Brownfield City Council plans a regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday March 4 to review the draft 1998 99 budget and set a March 18 public hearing. Items include a Terry County Recreation update, a prepayment contract with the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, funding for prepayment obligations, a RG zone amendment hearing, an interlocal road maintenance agreement, housing discussions for city prisoners, and firefighter relief fund increases. Bruce Woods weighs propositions 1 through 7 with City Attorney Hale cautioning limited funds. A dairy builder's report by Stanley Jones and ratification of a farm lease with Mike Timmons and Hague Purchase Option extension are also on the agenda.
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Texans struggle to answer Texas history poll
In a Dallas Morning News Sunday poll native Texans miss basic facts about the Alamo and Texas independence. Only two percent answered all five questions correctly, highlighting gaps in public knowledge and the place of Texas history in education.
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Half-court shot earns Duncan 25 000 prize
Brownfields Terry Duncan seized a rare chance to be part of history by sinking a half court shot Saturday afternoon to win a $25,000 prize.
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Prayer service for rain scheduled
A prayer service to pray for rain will be held in the activities center at Brownfield First Baptist Church from 6 30 to 8 p m Tuesday March 9. The public is invited to attend.
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Brownfield native David Ervin pursues faith and service
Life has been pretty good here in Brownfield. David Ervin, a Brownfield native since age two, describes his commitment to the community. He grew up in a faith driven home, worked with his father in plumbing before joining Star Tool in 1978, and now manages Brownfield and Sundown facilities. He and wife Glenna, celebrating 20 years in October, raise Erica and Austin while he serves as a deacon.
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WTCC to close doors
WTCC will shut the 1st Texas Children's Centre in Brownfield on March 12 after the WTCC Board vote on February 9. The facility at its oo Lane location for two years will close, affecting residents and staff tied to the center’s operation.
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February warmth and dryness hit Brownfield all month
February was warm and completely dry in Brownfield with no measurable moisture. Temperatures reached the 70s on 14 days and hit 83 degrees on February 11 and 26. Year to date rainfall totals 0.95 inches versus a normal 1.2 inches for the first two months.
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