Hamilton named Citizen of the Year at Chamber banquet
Betty Hamilton was named Citizen of the Year at the 55th Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Banquet held in the BHS Commons. Emily Simpson presented the award and praised Hamilton for her work on a four year Terry County history project that produced a 713 page book.
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Betty Hamilton
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
BHS
Hamilton
Emily Simpson
Terry County
Mrs. Hamilton
Brownfield
Hewitt Adam Hamilton
Alex Hamilton
Harold and
Janelle Thompson Pharr
Lubbock
Jackie DuBose
Audra B. Cary
Brownfield BISD bond election Q A guide
Local residents face questions on a May 4 bond election. The News and BISD provide a Q A explaining what a bond election is, how it raises funds through school bonds, and how voters approve bond program amounts on the ballot. Readers may send further questions for possible answers.
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BISD
Brownfield
Understanding School Bonds and District Needs
The text explains General Obligation Bonds as a debt contract repaid with interest, exempt from federal taxes, enabling BISD to fund capital projects. It outlines the bond process from voter approval to sale, use of proceeds for construction, and tax rate structuring. It also cites the 2001 Intermediates School fire creating class shortages and the district’s plan to add Oak Grove classrooms due to aging facilities and limited operating funds.
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BISD
Board of Trustees
M&o
M&s
Texas Association of School Administrators
Oak Grove
Texas Education Agency
Seeing Ourselves Through Security After 9 11
Lynn Brisendine reflects on the September 11 era in Washington, noting the emphasis on terrorism preparedness and airport security. He describes airport checks including shoe removal and chemical sniffers, recounts a wanding of an eight year old, and discusses criticisms of past airline screening effectiveness.
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Washington, D.C
National Newspaper Association
Security at federal buildings and museums contrasts in routine
The account describes varied security practices across federal buildings and museums in the capital. Some guard teams conduct thorough searches and challenge refusals, while others perform cursory checks. A plane and freight context highlights heightened caution following the Anthrax scare, noting changes in December mailings and ongoing vigilance since six months ago.
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Air and Space Museum
Transportation Department
Obituaries and Military Thank You Notes
Obituary notices and a military thank you section appear across pages two and four, with brief memorial notices and expressions of gratitude from veterans. The edition also hints at editorials and TV guides on corresponding pages, plus classified listings on pages eleven and twelve.
Lyntegar OK to bury two electric lines in Terry County
Terry County Commissioners approved two Lyntegar Electric Cooperative requests to cross county roads with underground lines. One location is County Road 585 in Precinct 1 near Welch, the other is County Road 195 near Gomez. The panel noted Lyntegar provides maps and calls ahead. They also discussed a Lone Star Grant application with Librarian Lupe Serria for state funding.
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Terry County
Lyntegar Electric Cooperative
Welch
Gomez
Lyntegar
Kendrick
Lupe Serria
Name in the News Pete Harris
Pete Harris grew up loving airplanes and spent much of his life in aviation. He built models as a child, took flying lessons in his teens, soloed at a local strip with Burton Holley guiding him, and credited a Taylor Craft to start his small flying club while earning at a grocery store.
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Garry Peebles
Pete Harris
Harris
Burton Holley
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Terry County Historical Commission
Historical Commission
Joe
Faye
Lynn Brisendine
Natural History Museum
American History Museum
Teewee Eeene
Farrar
TV Guides
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