Sesquicentennial Trail Ride Stops in Brownfield Greeted by Officials
The 1300 mile Brownfield stop of Texas Sesquicentennial Trail Ride drew city and county leaders as trail boss James Martin says the 3200 mile journey will end July 4 at the San Jacinto battleground. Donated funds aid Boys Harbor as Mary Gillett notes riders number 10 at Brownfield and sometimes reach 250.
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Terry County
James Martin
San Jacinto Battleground
Mary Gillett
Trail Ride
Trail’s End
Boy's Harbor
Herb Chesshir
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Ms. Gillet
Property owners reminded of rendition deadline in Texas
A statewide effort urges Texas property owners to file renditions by March 31 and seek tax relief by April 30. Renditions list taxable property as of January 1 and may record property value opinions. Exemptions reduce taxes. rendition forms travel to the Terry County appraisal office for filing.
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Hale earns Brownfield Outstanding Sophomore honor
Amy Hale was named the first annual Brownfield Kiwanis Outstanding Sophomore for 1986 at K-Bob’s. A Brownfield High School student council representative, she excels in math and science clubs, tutors peers, volunteers at Terry County Museum, and runs a preschool class in summer. Her plaque will hang at BHS. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Hale.
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Brownfield Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Brad Moore
K-Bob’s
BHS
Brownfield High School
Math and Science Club
Terry County Museum
Tom Hale
Seasonal hazard safety tips reviewed
Brownfield Civil Defense Coordinator Earl Elrod outlines spring danger advice including tornado, lightning, and heat safety. Stay indoors during storms, avoid lone trees, hills, and phone use unless emergency, and seek shelter in large buildings or all metal vehicles when storms threaten.
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Brownfield Civil Defense
Earl Elrod
Neighborhood Watch program organized in Brownfield area
Citizens in the southeast Brownfield district formed a Neighborhood Watch with officers elected T A Elmore as chairman and Mrs Barry McPherson as secretary. The next meeting is 7 p.m. April 3 at the Coleman Park Amphitheatre with safety guidance and lightning and heatwave tips included for residents.
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Main Street
Cedar Street
Hester Street
Robert and Ruthamne Drive
Ames Roe
Jerry Johnson
Coleman Park
T.A. Elmore
Barry McPherson
Boundry
Abilene Teacher Pokes Fun At TECAT Test
Bob May of Abilene writes a humorous letter to the local paper railing at the TECAT test. He recounts his long path from various teaching grades through high school and jokes about needing TECAT to complete his journey, criticizing the governor and Kentucky connections while urging readers to print plain speech.
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Bernin Cum Barly
Hicks Seeks Second Term as Brownfield Mayor
Mayor Tommy Hicks announces candidacy for re election in Brownfield urging voters to support him in the April 5 election. He praises two years of service on the council and calls for turnout despite a council vacancy.
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