Gas prices rise in Brownfield surpassing state averages
Local Brownfield gas prices climb toward and exceed state and national averages per fuelguagereport.com. Unleaded runs around $2.12 to $2.19 at outlets, diesel mostly $2.22 to $2.29. Over the past year statewide up about 40 cents, nationally about 30 cents. Prices reflect public pumps only. excludes card and key pumps.
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Mitch
Brownfield
Fuelguagereport.com
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Citizen Banquet
Nominations are sought for the Outstanding Citizen awards for the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday April 14 in the BHS Commons. Citizen of the Year will be presented. Nomination forms appear on Page 9. Entertainment from Cactus Theater. Meal catered by Roger and Sheryl Posey.
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Chamber of Commerce
BHS
Cactus Theater
Roger
Sheryl Posey
Dinosaurs Evolve From Cold Blood to Colorful Nurturers
In this column by Lynn Brisendine, the author traces paleontology shifts from the old view of dinosaurs as plodding cold blooded and colorless to modern ideas of vibrant, fast, and nurturing creatures. New fossil finds reveal skin impressions and color, while computer analysis reconsiders movement, nesting, and group hunting. The piece also notes the Jurassic Park fantasy vs real science and cautions about resurrecting ancient species while highlighting ongoing DNA research and its limits.
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Lynn Brisendine
Rock Hounds
Possible strike looms for Valor workers in West Texas
Valor Telecom 14 local operations employees, many in Communications Workers of America Local 6171, face a potential strike after a tentative contract was not ratified. Picketing occurred at Valor’s Sea graves Road office with 14 workers involved, including non members, as negotiations continue in Irving.
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Mitch Word
Valor Telecom
Communications
Valor
Communications Workers of America Local 6171
Randy Ralston
Brownfield
West Texas
Ralston
Seagraves Road
East
Tate Street
Danny Ammons
Valor’s
Ruben Martinez
Penny Graham
Tony Martin
Johnny Todd
Billy Puryear
Joel Blanco
Johnny Zepeda
Rocky Jenks
Troy Burkett
Martinez
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