USFL debut draws mixed local interest in Brownfield
Brownfield residents offered varied views on the USFL opening weekend. Only one of 14 interviewees watched the game, with others citing plans, schedules, or lack of interest. Some praised the league’s organization, while others preferred NFL or outdoor activities, yet a few predicted year round football may appeal to fans if the USFL lasts.
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United States Football League
USFL
Herschel Walker
New Jersey Generals
Brownfield
R.D. Newsom
Newsom
Chick Clark
Clark
Brock
Duran
Cowboys
Frank Gray
NFL
Gordon Kelly
Tornado Procedures From Page One
The guide outlines actions during a tornado for indoors and outdoors. It advises moving perpendicular to the path if possible, lying in a ditch if time runs out, and abandoning mobile homes for shelter or a ditch. It notes most tornadoes strike in the afternoon and generally move southwest to northeast, citing the 1956 Wellman sighting near Brownfield as a notable example.
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Earl Elrod
Brownfield
Wellman
Young Farmers Thank Stock Show Buyers of Brownfield
The Terry County Young Farmers express gratitude to a long list of buyers and contributors supporting the Terry County Junior Livestock Show in Brownfield on the Plains Highway. The note names First National Bank Brownfield Irrigation Meadow Implement Brownfield State Bank American Bank of Commerce Meadow Co op Gin Love Hays Schaffner Larrys Chemical Spraying Anderson Grain B E Implement Terry County Farm Bureau Singletery Donut Shop plus Nelson Pharmacies Rudd Associates Jack Hamilton Tire Service Germania Insurance Reliable Gin James W Smith Aces III Insurance Brad Call Insurance Paul Turner Foster Gin J.P. Roe Brownfield Insurance Plaza Restaurant American Legion Post 269 Seaton Machine Shop West Gin The Cowboy Store Plainsman Ag Credit Jerry Hester Jackson Bros Packing Post Buzz Steele Pioneer Seeds South Gin.
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Terry County
First National Bank
Brownfield Irrigation Co
Meadow Implement Co
Brownfield State Bank
American Bank of Commerce
Meadow Co-op
Love, Hays & Schaffner
Larry’s Chemical & Spraying
Anderson Grain Co
B&e Implement
Terry County Farm Bureau
Singletery
Nelson Pharmacies
Rudd & Associates
Brownfield Cubs blank Denver City behind Elizardo pitching
Brownfield Cubs beat Denver City 7-3 on the road as Daniel Elizardo fires into the seventh inning and Ricky Garcia finishes with two K’s. Key early scoring came on a Tony Gonzales single, Ricky Molina double, and Garcia and Andy Davilla RBI singles in the third, plus a Darrell Wilson homer in the fifth. Brownfield added two more in the seventh as the Mustangs rallied on miscues. The Cubs face Seminole and Lamesa on the weekend, then open District 1-AAAA play at Dunbar on March 22 with home action vs Canyon on March 26.
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Daniel Elizardo
Brownfield Cubs
Denver City
Elizardo
Cubs
Ricky Garcia
Tony Gonzales
Ricky Molina
Garcia
Andy Davilla
Darrell Wilson
Brownfield
Wilson
Heath McVay
Len Harrell
Gonzales
Seminole
Lamesa
BHS
Jeff Bearden
Mark Hiller
Roswell
Lovington
N.M
Lubbock
Dunbar
Canyon
Correction Corrects Bayer Candidate in School Board Race
The Brownfield News fixes a March 3 candidate listing for the Union School Board race. The correct candidate is Raymond Bayer, not George Bayer, according to the corrected obituary-style notice.
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The
Brownfield News
George Bayer
Union School Board
Raymond Bayer
Unemployment Statistics Low In Brownfield
Brownfield cited among top 10 Texas areas with low unemployment, not top 10 cities. Glass door broken at a pharmacy. about 3,000 pain killer tablets missing. Police log notes multiple break ins and thefts including tools, signs, and stereo gear.
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the News
Brownfield
Texas
Farmer’s Club
Brownfield Automotive
Anderson Electric Motor
GMC
Yucca Lane
Tennis Players Triumph in Mixed and Singles Matches
Local tennis meet features numerous wins across boys and girls singles doubles and mixed categories. Franklin beats Rodriguez, Bloodworth tops Galvan, and Atzbach, Alexander, Gillespie also win for the Cubs against Denver City in a series of straight and three set victories.
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Scott Nettles
Roger Aldridge
Lassiter
Patton
Norrell
Burk
Box
Landers
Ford
Anderson
Rogers
Lockett
Wilson
Thames
Hale
Franklin
Rodriguez
Alexander
Bloodworth
Glavan
Nolan
Cubs
Denver City
Keith Cheek
Robert McGee
William Atzbach
Scott Hunnicutt
Grady Muldrow
Bert McGee
Kendals
Korina Pate
Leigh Ann Lockett
Jennifer Box
Staci Rogers
Lerrie Thompson
Conway
Escavil
Davis
Gillespie
Waltz
Ganzo
Cottrell
Porter
Lea Ann Lassiter
Lance Pfeiffer
Joni Lassiter
O’ Neil
Knox
Williams
Suire
O’neil
McCutcheon
Muldrow
Scott
Three miles of roads named number one priority in city plan
Paper N Ink outlines immediate repair for three miles of streets rated number one with patching underway and sealcoating after. Only five percent of city streets were graded number one after bad weather, due to foresight. Budget for number one repairs around 56000 dollars, a drop beside neighbors’ hundreds of thousands to millions. Fletcher cites pothole program and lack of funds from existing revenue.
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Fletcher
Onroad Tax Split Could Bring Funds to Brownfield
The proposal would allocate state highway funds to Brownfield at about 196000 dollars for road repairs over two years, with a 70 30 state city split. Supporters praise the city’s maintenance program while urging fairer use of user taxes for urban roads.
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Fletcher
Brownfield
TML
Letter on half way houses and justice in Texas
Reader urges strict punishment and swift, certain justice arguing against early releases. Letter cites rehabilitation via self supporting prisons and job skill training. Includes response to views in Lubbock Avalanche Journal and calls for victims’ protection. Also lists Terry County Grand Jury docket and Brownfield news staff details.
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Fred Cawthon
Leonard Brown
Kevin Willis
Ken Jones Oil Co
Pleasant Valley Gin
Don Robertson Electric
Amoco
Brownfield Savings & Loan Assoc
Southwestern Electric & Supply
Mason Oil Co
Yellowhouse Machinery of
Delton Gregg
Brownfield Co-op Gin
James G. Martin
F&s Pharmacy
Eddins Walcher
Bill Keesee
Brownfield Farmers’ Co-op
Delwin Morrow
Union Gin Co
Condco Fuel Inc
H.M. Smith
Kay Reesee & Assoc
Jake Coleman
Matti Tudor
Donald Hancock
K-Bar Farms & Ranches
Don Clements
Vernon Paul
Dennis McCutcheon
MSW Drilling
Main Street
ED FisCter
Jim Rudd
Fred D. Bevers
Washington
Grand Jury
William Todd
Steven Cook
Juan Medina Jr
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Danny Talamentaz
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