Committee debates Brownfield garbage plan amid attic and alley concerns
More than thirty residents attend Brownfield citizens advisory committee session on a new garbage ordinance. Debates include alley cleanliness, a proposed fee increase to 1.50 monthly to fund two workers, and leveraging civic groups for cleanup. The proposal, prepared by Chuck Nave, goes to the City Council on March 15.
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John Trischitti
Len Harlen
Larry Yowell
Eldon Jobe
Willie Herrera
Knight
Brian Paiva
Citizens Advisory Committee
Chuck Nave
Mardi Gras tourism boom spawns rival celebrations in Texas
The essay notes Mardi Gras draws thousands to New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, boosting economy with hotel, dining, and bar spending. It mentions Galveston and Austin attempting similar festivities as cities seek to cash in on the carnival phenomenon.
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Rio
Brazil
New Orleans
Louisiana
Galveston
Texas Gulf Coast
Austin
Mardi Gras riots clash with police across multiple cities
An early Sixth Street party in Austin spiraled into violence and was cancelled as crowds fought, stores were looted, and tear gas and clubs were used by mounted police to restore order. Similar disturbances hit Philadelphia and Seattle during festive celebrations after a major sports event.
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Sixth Street
Austin
Philadelphia
Seattle
Long term needs head City agenda
Brownfield City Council debates long term capital needs and votes to appoint a citizen committee. Items include wastewater treatment plant planning, water storage, drainage, and electrical upgrades as part of prospective capital improvements. The council set March 15 for committee member nominations and discussed funding in a recent work session.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission
TNRCC
NRCC
Today’s Issue at a Glance Obituaries and More
Local page tease lists sections including obituaries, classifieds, honor rolls, and school menus. Forecast lines show temperatures for Wednesday through Saturday with high and low readings.
Judge Moore sentences seven defendants in District Court
In 121st District Court Judge Moore handed down sentences to seven defendants. Andrea Gray received eight years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility after a motion to revoke community supervision for possession with intent to deliver. Evelyn Merle Reed drew 15 months in state jail for forged instrument possession after a motion to revoke supervision. Eric Lynn Mackey got 24 months in jail for unauthorized use of a vehicle and attempting to take a weapon from a police officer. Ray Aranda received 30 days in Terry County jail and a $500 fine for theft under $1,500. Ray Mendoza was sentenced to five years in prison with five years community supervision for cocaine possession and fined $1,000. Elezar Alex Cabrera got three years in the Justice facility, three years community supervision, a $750 fine, and an 18‑month license suspension for driving while intoxicated. Tralane Darrell Kelly received 10 years deferred adjudication and a $2,000 fine for aggravated assault.
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Kelly Moore
Andrea Gray
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Evelyn Merle Reed
Eric Lynn Mackey
Ray Aranda
Terry County Law Enforcement Center
Ray Mendoza
Mendoza
Elezar
Alex Cabrera
Cabrera
Tralane Darrell Kelly
Brownfield reports 34 730 in February building permits
Brownfield recorded 10 building permits totaling 34 730 during February, bringing February and year to date totals to 20 permits for 85 705. Permits include fence projects at 607 E Lons 1104 S 4th St mobile home 27400 and various additions patios roofs storage buildings and driveways.
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Brownfield
Jose Valdez
E. Lons
Pablo Guzman
W. Warren
Sherry Brock
12Th St
Ermie’s
Lubbock Road
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