Wreck downs electric pole near Wellman on US 62 82
J J Jowers of Brownfield was transported to Brownfield Regional Medical Center by AMR after losing control of a Ford pickup and hitting a power pole along U S 62 82 near the West Texas Peanut Handler facility. The pole was damaged and SPS crews responded to replace it. Cause under investigation.
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J.J. Jowers
Brownfield
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
American Medical Reponse
Wellman
West Texas
Jowers
SPS
Local Prisons Report No Shortage In Terry County
Brownfield facilities report full or near full correctional staff despite Texas wide shortfalls of about 2 200 officers and a statewide 115 post deficit across three area units. Wardens Randy Stovall and Danny Horton of the Brownfield ISF Unit and Ray D. Anderson Facility administrator Patricia Wenzel say they have no staffing problems. The ISF Unit houses about 200 inmates under contract guidelines, with ongoing training and selective hiring emphasizing background checks and criminal history. The Ray D. Anderson Facility employs 39 men and 14 women with turnover mainly among counselors, while officers remain steady as applications accumulate.
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Garry Peebles
Texas
Terry County
Brownfield News
Brownfield
ISF
Jim Rudd
Randy Stovall
Danny Horton
Patricia Wenzel
Ray D. Anderson
Stovall
Brownfield Isf
CCA
Correctional Corporation of America
Wenzel
Anger at tax relief plan fuels Texas retirement scam loss
The column laments a Texas retirement funding scheme that drained millions from investors across the state, describing it as a costly misadventure. It notes widespread cash transfers to “investment brokers,” resulting in litter and empty wallets while a single investor profited and many others lost their money. The writer admits personal losses and reflects on frustration with the scam.
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State of Texas
Texas
Susan B. Anthony
Lottery odds and debt trap spark Texan caution
A columnist laments lottery spending and credit card debt, arguing that many Texans chase big wins while funds could cover essentials. The piece decries the sucker's game, warns of debt spirals, cites national debt figures, and urges financial restraint over gambling and high interest credit.
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Austin Way
Texas
Area Events and Obituaries at a Glance March 2001
Front page roundup lists obituaries and local events with figures showing rain totals for March 1 trailing 1.37 inches and year-to-date 2.96 inches. Includes brief notes on farm loans and community notices.
City to test early warning sirens
Police Chief Roy Rice announces a March 12 2001 start for weekly siren tests at 11 30 AM and 6 PM to assess reach at homes workplaces and public areas. Additional tests run Mondays through March into April with school hospital and justice facility checks. Tests skip during severe weather warnings to avoid unnecessary alarm.
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Brownfield
Roy Rice
BIDCorp to hold monthly meeting
The BIDCorp Board of Directors will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday March 12. Agenda items include approving the financial report and funds on hand, approving the March sales tax income report, a cash lease farm agreement with Mike Timmons, consideration of selling cotton, paying BIDCorp’s 50 percent share of sewer and water to the industrial park, and discussion of BIDCorp's current activities.
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Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Bidcorp
Mike Timmons
BRMC Board to Review Time Change and Doctor Contract
The Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board meets at 7 p.m. Monday to consider review and act on the contract of Dr. Raleigh Smith as a primary item. After a closed session on personnel, action on the contract will be taken. The board will also set the spring election, hear the monthly report from Administrator Mike Click, plus a medical staff report and consider a meeting time change.
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Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
Raleigh Smith
Smith
Mike Click
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Lynn Brisendine
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