Sandstormburies South Cedar Street Homes
Residents along the 1200 block of South Cedar Street dig out after a two day sandstorm blowing from a barren field across the street. Sand entered homes and drifts reached three feet. Field owner Sonny Arnold Associates of Lubbock says he is coordinating with residents and considering plowing options or city help. council meetings have discussed the issue previously.
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South Cedar St
Sonny Arnold
Arnold
Ken King
Vehicle registration crunch looms as deadline nears
Terry County Tax Assessor Paul Brock warns of a March 28 rush as only about 4,500 of 7,000 vehicles are registered. He cites money and the sticker system, with offices open 8 to 5 and extra staff. State officials say expect long lines and urge earlier mail registrations. Expect up to several hours in line for last minute registrants.
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Terry
Paul Brock
Brock
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Terry County
Ken King
Brownfield School Board Considers 960000 Bond for Upgrades
Trustees meet at 7 30 p m to discuss calling a 960000 bond election for facility improvements. Agenda includes remodels at existing schools, construction of a high and middle school practice gym, new PE buildings, updated lighting plumbing and heating, and a 71 passenger bus order.
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Brownfield
Gene Duke
Spring Ready: Terry County Warns of Tornado Season
Civil Defense Director Earl Elrod outlines weekly tornado siren tests starting April 1 if weather permits. Five sirens will sound during a tornado warning, with emergency actions coordinated by local officials and monitored by Lubbock radar. Residents are told to tune to KKUB 1300 or KFYO 790 for updates.
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South Plains
Terry County
Earl Elrod
Terry County Civil Defense
Elrod
Ham
Civil Defense
Lubbock
Kkub 1300
Federal Communications Commission
Kfyo 790
Brownfield City Receives Sales Tax Rebate Check
The City of Brownfield received a check for 42761.17 from Comptroller Bob Bullock as its portion of the city sales tax rebates for the first quarter of 1977. Statewide rebates totaled 89500000, up 18.5 percent from the prior year period. Bullock noted the record level exceeded the previous quarterly high.
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Brownfield
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Jaycees Sponsor Local March of Dimes Benefit
Brownfield Jaycees plan a roadside collection on Wednesday March 23 from 3 30 p m to 6 p m. Motorists on Hill Street near the Post Office and Broadway near Brownfield Savings and Loan will be asked to donate to the charity. Most funds stay local to buy leg braces for crippled children.
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Hill
Broadway
March of Dimes
Brownfield Jaycees
Jaycees
Hill Street
Brownfield Savings and Loan
State sales tax rebound boosts city revenues in 1976
Texas Comptroller Bullock reported $59 million in March city sales tax shares, an 11.7 percent rise from last year, based on Christmas season records. A new rule lets small retailers with $300 or less annual tax to file annually, easing workloads for 20 000 mom and pop stores.
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Bullock
Texas
Comptroller
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