Absentee Ballot Opens for Terry Memorial Hospital Board
Absentee voting is underway for the Terry Memorial Hospital District board elections. Five candidates filed for three seats: incumbent Lanny Webb, Jimmy Jones, Leon Pope, Robert P. Gonzales, and Ismeralda Rivera Garcia. The open and contested seats include Webb, Lynn Halamicek who did not run again, and a vacant seat previously held by Kerry Musick who resigned.
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Terry Memorial Hospital
Lanny Webb
Jimmy Jones
Leon Pope
Robert P. Gonzales
Ismeralda Rivera Garcia
Lynn Halamicek
Kerry Musick
Chief Appraiser reminds businesses of deadline
Ronny Burran, chief appraiser of the Terry County Appraisal District, urged business owners to file property rendition forms by April 2 at 421 W. Powell. The legal deadline, March 31, falls on a Saturday, so the first working day is April 2 with a 30 day extension possible upon written request.
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Terry County
W. Powell
the News
Burran
Texas
Runoff election dates set for Terry County races
Absentee voting runs April 26 at the County Clerk’s office with elections set for April 10. Local races feature Doug Ryburm vs James Martin for County Judge, Frances Hyman vs Bess Nelson for District Clerk, Gladys Swain vs Bobbye Jo McClure for County Treasurer, and Homer Parker vs Frances Hansard for Justice of the Peace. A March 13 primary produced a three vote swing in Hansard vs Jobe affecting totals but not the runoff. Republican box open April 10. Democratic polling places listed by site names.
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Terry County
Jim Mattox
Ann Richards
Doug Ryburm
James Martin
Frances Hyman
Bess Nelson
Gladys Swain
Bobbye Jo McClure
Homer Parker
Frances Hansard
Justice of the Peace
Joe Sears
Hansard
J.B. Jobe
Jobe
City Hall
Colonial Heights
McPherson named All South Plains
McPherson a 6 3 senior led the Cubs to a 22 8 season and 22.47 points per game 10.26 rebounds 119 assists 88 steals 14 blocks earning Class 3A All South Plains honors by the Lubbock Avalanche Journal He also claimed Terry County Player of the Year and All District honors. Slaton’s Corey Hogue Billy Wilborn Denver City’s Randy Spain Wade Hodges Lamesa’s Bert Butler also named to the squad.
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Zayne McPherson
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
McPherson
Cubs
Terry County
the News
Slaton
Corey Hogue
Billy Wilborn
Denver City
Lamesa
Randy Spain
Mustangs
Wade Hodges
Navasota
Bert Butler
Texas school finance crisis prompts May 1 deadline
Paper n Ink argues the Texas Legislature faces a May 1 deadline to redistribute funds or halt state support for districts. Senate and House clash over 1.25 billion in new money amid calls for reforms in teacher pay facilities and the family role in education.
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Austin
Outback
Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Senate
United States Education Secretary
Sec
Lauro Cavazos
South Texas
Cavazos
Europe
Japan
Pesticide seminar scheduled at Terry County Park Party House
Terry County Extension Agent Tom Gaither says a private pesticide applicator program is set for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Terry County Park Party House. The seminar outlines new rules from the Texas Legislature requiring licensed private applicators and nondelegable application duties within five years with a $50 fee and five year TDA license validity.
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Terry County
Tom Gaither
Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Department of Agricultural
TDA
Preparation key to surviving tornadoes
City Emergency Management Coordinator Earl Elrod urges pre planning for emergencies and advises seeking the house section with strongest support during a tornado. He cautions against opening windows and notes mobile homes need pre planned shelter. Tornado season peaks late April to mid June with many local spotters aiding severe weather tracking.
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Brownfield
Kelly Sinclair
Earl Elrod
Elrod
Graduation planners meet Monday at Brownfield High Little Theatre
News briefs note a 7 p.m. Monday planning session for Project Graduation at Brownfield High School Little Theatre with all interested attending. County Judge Herb Chesshir will present the budget policy during Terry County Commissioners Court at the Courthouse in a 10 a.m. regular session while bids on insurance and a janitorial contract are considered. Brownfield CISD trustees set a special 7 a.m. meeting at J-Bob's to discuss applicants and plan to hire a superintendent in open session. Wellman ISD trustees meet Monday in a special session at 8 p.m. to discuss personnel and consider contracts.
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Brownfield High School
Little Theatre
Herb Chesshir
Terry County Commissioners’ Court
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District
J-Bob's
Wellman Independent School District
Baptist youth director starts duties in town
Wayne Jones has begun a week long tenure as the new youth director at First Baptist Church in Brownfield. He notes climate differences between Idabel Oklahoma and the area aiding his allergies while adjusting to life in the Ozarks edge region.
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Wayne Jones
Brownfield
First Baptist Church
Jones
Oklahoma
Idabel
Ozarks
Dock
Ellanora Jones
Renee
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