Brownfield Schools Observe Texas Public Schools Week
Brownfield Public Schools join 1069 districts observing March 5 to 9 as Texas Public Schools Week highlighting the 136th anniversary of Texas public schools. Assistant Superintendent Jack Pinson invites parents and the public to visit campuses, enjoy lunch with students, and view special displays under the theme Building Brighter Futures.
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Speech rights in the McCarthy era and Andy Rooney
A columnist argues that free speech safeguards protect even controversial voices. He cites McCarthyism, the Bill of Rights, and Andy Rooney to defend the right to express unpopular opinions and oppose silencing tactics, urging readers to stand up for their views.
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Andy
City Council selects five BIDC directors
Brownfield City Councilmen tabbed five members for the Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation after three ballots and a runoff. The selected directors are Howard Yandell Nancy Hollman Ken Muldrow Bruce Woods and Jim Pete Hale for terms of three two and one years respectively. Mayor Jack Cargill noted at least one could be called to serve if others decline and discussed nominees and equal council input.
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Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Howard Yandell
Nancy Hollman
Ken Muldrow
Bruce Woods
Jim Pete Hale
Hale
Bob Brewer
Amy Evans
Jack Cargill
Cargill
Roy Edwards
Yandell
Gilbert Garza
Pete Garcia
Terry Sheriff probes Wellman death in Wellman shooting
Terry County Sheriff Jerry Johnson reports a shooting death in Wellman. Gerald Clay Bevers, 59, was found about 3:30 p.m. in a Sixth Street house. Justice of the Peace Carolyn Proctor ordered an autopsy, with Amarillo pathologist Dr. Ralph Erdeman expected Friday afternoon to perform it as the investigation continues.
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Terry County
Inside Today Obituaries News Briefs and Classifieds
Obituaries and briefs appear within Inside Today section with notices on births. Page references indicate stock show content and classifieds across Terry County sections.
Hargrave Named Top Administrator Candidate by ATPE
Oak Grove Elementary Principal Chuck Hargrave, finalist for Administrator of the Year, credits his nomination to his staff and teachers. Raised in Amarillo and now Brownfield resident, he previously served as Brownfield Middle School assistant principal before the promotion.
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Hargrave
Kelly Sinclair
Oak Grove
Chuck Hargrave
Amarillo
Brownfield
Brownfield Middle School
Hinton Wins Outstanding Young Bandmaster Honor
Blane Hinton, director of the Brownfield Spirit of the Plains band, was named Texas Outstanding Young Bandmaster of the Year at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio. He notes eight years or less experience qualifies, with seven years currently. Nominator Bill Shipp credits Hinton’s six years of service and marching contest success.
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Spirit of the Plains
Blane Hinton
Texas Music Educators Association
San Antonio
Hinton
Phi Beta Mu
Bill Shipp
Shipp
Project Graduation '90 planning meeting set for Monday
An organizational meeting for Project Graduation '90 will be held at 6 30 p m this Monday March 5 in the Brownfield High School Commons. The event is a chemical free all night celebration for seniors and guests. Seniors and parents are invited to help plan the county event.
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Brownfield High School
Terry County
Brownfield
Meadow, Wellman
Union
Varying Views On Lottery Plan From Community Members
Ramon Riojas supports lotteries as a cheap option to avoid higher taxes though he questions gambling. Frances Mills calls lotteries gambling and opposes them on principle amid public debate. Raymond Smith doubts the plan and cites other funding options. Jean Floyd opposes it saying it benefits few and burdens many in Austin.
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Frances Mills
Raymond Smith
Austin
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