Brock calls tax office deficit a bookkeeping error
Terry County Tax assessor-collector Paul Brock contends a recent auditor report showing a $13,000 shortage in his office is not a shortage at all. He says bad checks and accounting glitches explain the discrepancy while noting personal funds were placed to cover the amount during the inquiry.
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Terry
Paul Brock
County Commissioners Court
Brock
Dwayne Pruitt
Houston
Budget Deficit Shadow Looms Over Texas Legislature
In a Texas context, the article discusses House Appropriations Chair Jim Rudd facing a $750 million gap between projected revenue and necessary spending for 1986 and 1987. It notes budgeting challenges amid oil downturn, mixed views of Rudd, and calls for new bookkeeping amid inquiries by state officials.
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Jim Rudd
Austin American Stateman
Texas
Rudd
House
Appropriations Committee
Appropriations
Local men held on heroin charges after drug bust
Alfredo Rivera and Cruz Reyna with Slyvester Torrez of Lamesa face sale and possession with intent to sell heroin after DPS narcotics, Texas Rangers, and DEA stopped them at a local residence Thursday. Three ounces of heroin were seized during a two month investigation. A detention hearing in Lubbock is set for 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to determine bonds.
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Brownfield
Sen
Lamesa
Lubbock
Alfredo Rivera
Park Lane
Cruz Reyna
E. Hill
Slyvester Torrez
Department of Public Safety
Narcotics Service
Texas Rangers
Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
Farm Situation Perspective From ASCS Director
An unreleased agriculture report estimates 93 000 mid sized U S farms holding 47 billion in debt are insolvent or near failure a 45 percent rise. The booklet by USDA supplied by Terry County ASCS Director Danny Decker reframes farmers as producers consumers exporters and food providers highlighting agriculture as a trillion dollar industry employing 22 percent of U S workers and delivering 64 percent of soybeans 46 percent of corn 31 percent of sorghum 18 percent of cotton 17 percent of wheat 23 percent of beef and 13 percent of pork. It notes farm output up over 60 percent since 1950 with inputs rising just 2 percent and one farmer supporting about 80 people, plus jobs created by related sectors.
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Agriculture Department
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Sumer
Homes sought for visiting Little Dribbler players
Brownfield hosts a national Little Dribbler basketball tournament on April 19 21 and seeks host families for out of town youths. Twenty four teams from as far as Washington State will participate. Families with lodging for at least two boys aged 9 to 12 may call the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce.
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Brownfield
Washington State
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Local opinions on pass tail rule HB 72 in BISD
The BISD and other Texas schools enforce a 70 average in all subjects for grades seven through twelve to be eligible for extra curriculars. Sharon McMullen supports enforcement as college prep, Lynn Moherman says it may strain students but rewards effort, and Peggy Kapler believes it motivates students to aim higher while prioritizing academics.
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BISD
Texas
Sharon McMullen
Brownfield High School
Lynn Moherman
Peggy Kapler
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Turing
Wanda Pickett
Frances Rimer
Bobbie Modisette
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