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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1995
Page
4
Lee Arrington manager of South Plains Underground Water Conservation District writes a column on Kerry Siders and the role of CEA-AG in Terry County, exploring water management concerns and regional conservation efforts.
News Views by Lee Arington reflects on a weekend trip through the Texas hill country. The author notes observing flags in various shapes and states of wear, urges proper care of the U S and state flags, and expresses pride in honoring the country through respectful display.
The Terry County Commission approves 5 million in insurance coverage and free jail inmate transport for the city and county. They raise staff pay 17 percent to curb turnover and plan to appoint a local physician as emergency medical director to standardize protocols. The board also bids for two precint pickups, issues 1.5 million in certificates of obligation for a new child assessment center, and considers extending an engineering contract with Oller Engineering while evaluating other firms. They back TAC Workers' Compensation Pool and resist state takeover.
Brownfield police seek two men in an armed robbery at the Town and Country store on Seagraves Highway. A Hispanic man and a slender black man in their twenties entered, one brandished a knife to force the clerk to open the register.
Brownfield Regional Medical Center directors approve obstetrics rate adjustments to fix cost-report impacts tied to Medicaid and Medicare. They also discuss HMO Blue inclusion as Dr Hope and Dr Willis join St Marys Hospital group. BRMC plans May 6 election with details on early voting and poll hours. The board notes 1993 94 lab and x ray revenues and current finances including bank balance and fund amounts.
The city manager described the overall response as proper after a power outage. A Tuesday debrief with department heads identified communication improvements and adjustments to apply to future incidents. He noted windstorm effects are unpredictable and vary with direction and speed.
The Chamber schedules All Girl Rodeo and Jackpot at Terry County Fair Grounds April 14 and 15 with an estimated 125 to 150 contestants including 10 from Terry County and 75 within 100 miles. Other events include the April 8 Barbeque Brisket and Bean Cookoff on Courthouse Square 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a 7:30 p.m. Chamber Banquet at $10 per plate.
Franks and Brown discuss saving funds across courthouse offices to finance a jail, warning an 80 cent per $100 valuation cap. Keesee notes the jail cannot be built under the cap and urges voter support for a lateral road to ease the general fund. Brown moves to drop the jail project for now.
In 1995 elections William Schoemann files for at large council seat 5 while Isaacs cannot run due to term limits. Brownfield early voting runs April 27 to May 2. Meadow Wellman Union and Meadow School boards set filing deadlines March 22 at business offices and Meadow City Hall. Meadow School Board at large Ricky Streety and Steve Taylor seek another term with no opposition. Union School Board three seats open Randy Simpson Brad Seaton Steve Furlow with no filings yet. Wellman School Board two seats Gerald Baldwin Clay Neill hold seats until election. Kenneth Coats and Joe Vinson file for Wellman seats. Meadow City Council three two year at large terms Albert Perez Larry Williams James Smith. Williams and Smith seek re election.
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