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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2002
Page
1
With early voting near, residents weigh tax impacts from a school bond. Homestead exemptions and seniors over 65 tax freezes limit increases. The board aims to fund roof and HVAC needs, not raise taxes further, while agricultural land faces specific per acre hikes across dry land, irrigated, pasture, and orchard classifications.
Judge Kelly Moore in 121st District Court sentenced Johnny Lopez for possession of marijuana over five pounds to six years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Edward Gonzales received eight years for driving while intoxicated, eight years community supervision, a $1000 fine, 10 days in Terry County Jail, and license suspension.
Farmers in Terry County wait for soil temperature to rise and for weekend rain as the new farm bill looms in Washington. Scott Russell and Jerry Warren say acreage, particularly peanuts and cotton, may stay flat or shift little, with boll weevils under control but water and energy costs rising concerns. The fate of crop plans hinges on Congress action expected by late April and potential planting in South Texas already underway.
Reader column warns of spring yellow page pitches that mimic bills and include a real check. The piece exposes deceptive tactics like “CHECK ENCLOSED” envelopes, a $3.50 check from Brownfield News Inc, and a $15.50 monthly sign up via the phone bill for a web ad service.
Obituaries Military Spotlight Edit and Opinion on pages 2 and 4 Page 6 covers Obituaries and Military Spotlight Page 7 lists BAA Show Results Page 9 features Cub Baseball and Classifieds Note the issue structure and section headers across the edition.
A compact forecast brief shows weekend weather for Saturday and Sunday. The forecast lists expected conditions, temperatures, and any precipitation chances for the local area, guiding plans with concise, practical details.
Western Peanut Growers Association members heard Doyle Fincher say a farm bill could pass by early April as U S House and Senate confer, with a target year 2002 for funding across commodities dairy sugar peanuts and nutrition. Mike Schubert updated the WPG Research Farm near Sengreene on progress and goals.
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