Terry County to build new jail with 144 beds this summer
After years of discussion Terry County will replace the old jail on the courthouse top floor with a new 144 bed facility on Tohoka Road previously Thriftway Supermarket. The jail will have three pods of 48 beds, a kitchen, exercise area and space for juveniles with 10 times the capacity, plus additional staff and operational shifts. Sheriff Jerry Johnson expects four more jailers and careful phased occupancy.
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County approves 98 295 liability bid and space moves
Terry County Commissioners approved Nicholson Insurance Agency’s 98 295 bid for county liability coverage. They accepted the bid for not being the lowest but meeting specs and good past service. Officials asked to move into the sheriff’s office space after vacating for a new jail, with Juvenile Probation Office plans noted. Amerada Hess pipeline cross approval on a precinct one county road.
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School transfer deadline nears for 1998 99
The deadline for transferring students for the 1998 99 school year is April 30. Parents wishing to transfer to Brownfield should complete a transfer form at the Brownfield CISD Administrative offices, 601 Tahoka Road, between 8 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Brownfield City Council to hear eight liner injunction report
City Attorney Bill McGowan II will present a hearing report on a suit for an injunction against the eight liner interests. The council also weighs an interlocal pact with Lubbock Power and Light to buy Brownfield share of the West Texas Municipal Power Agency gas turbine, bids for police cars, Lake Meredith Salinity Control contracts, and Ervin concerns on amusement and sexually oriented businesses.
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Judge denies eight liner injunction against City
In Brownfield in 121st District Court Judge Kelly Moore denied an injunction against Brownfield officials. Plaintiffs Reno Henderson and Terry Wells of Levelland sought a writ to stop closing or confiscation of machines. The ruling was issued Tuesday afternoon.
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Oscars Night Observations From A Reflective Viewer
The writer reflects on the Oscars and his recent movie viewings with a cautious enthusiasm. He praises Titanic for its scale and spectacle while noting its violence and historical tragedy, admires As Good As It Gets for acting, and comments on L A Confidential, The Apostle, and other nominees.
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L.A. Confidential
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Augustus McCrae
Alee
Wag the Dog
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Linda Waddell
Linda Waddell credits blessings after surviving a coma and speaks of family, memory challenges, and her role with Waddell Promotions. She and husband Danny volunteer with the March of Dimes and Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. The couple enjoys music, chess, camping, and fishing at Possum Kingdom while raising funds for a Walkathon and selling fashion show tickets.
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Brownfield Drama to stage Everyman show Thursday
Brownfield High School drama club presents the dinner theatre production of Everyman at Brownfield Middle School. A four dollar per person meal begins at 6 p.m. in the BMS cafeteria, followed by the play at 7:30 p.m. in the BMS auditorium directed by Ron Hester.
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