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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1987
Page
1
A columnist discusses broad budget woes at area, state, and national levels. He cites Lubbock hospital bills over 90000, regional tax rebates for the city, and Austin budget disputes. The piece notes inequities among smaller cities, a contentious two year spending plan, and praises Reps Rudd and Montford while acknowledging limited expertise on international trade.
A state district judge ruled Texas public school financing unconstitutional, stirring concern among legislators and educators. The decision could force redrawing district lines or create a statewide per capita funding model, with officials noting HB 72's complex funding formula favors larger districts over smaller ones. Brownfield officials seek clarity as reactions unfold.
The Terry County Grand Jury returned two indictments against Leroy Demps related to an April 12 shooting at a southwest Brownfield home injuring his daughter Sheila Demps and Police Officer Raymon Golden. Bond set at 10000 dollars for each count. Golden and Brian Rice acted reasonably. Sheila Demps’s injuries deemed accidental. Sheila hospitalized in Lubbock General in good condition.
Abel Bermudez from Hidalgo and Glenn Lubke join the Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District as soil conservationists. Bermudez notes experience in Cuero DeWitt County with pasture and brush control and explains terrace work differs between regions. He holds a B S in animal science from Texas A I University Kingsville and plans to focus on the conservation reserve program to reduce erosion in Terry County.
Brownfield's Philip Dodd and Timmy Hope claimed the boys doubles regional crown, earning a trip to Austin. They defeated DicksonFleming of Friona 6-0 6-2, WhiteCraighead of Colorado City 6-0 6-0, then CovingtonConklin of Clint 7-5 6-2 before edging Marble Falls SpaarRudd in the final 4-1 8-6. Coach Virdie Montgomery praised Hope's serving and the pair's consistency throughout the tournament.
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