Switch and stance spark mixed loyalties in Hance shift
Lynn Brisendine reflects on Kent Hance's political switch from Democrat to Republican, noting mixed feelings and the impact on longtime supporters. He criticizes party seniority, calls out Rep Jim Wright for blaming deficits on the tax cut, and argues the outcome depends on time and individual voters when Hance faces the ballot again.
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Tip O'Neil
City Council Hears Need To Preserve Water Quality
City officials emphasized water supply reliability, pumping capacity, and health standards at last week’s council meeting. Concern centered on maintaining current water quality, which generally meets health requirements, with about 90 percent coverage referenced.
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Brownfield High Baseball Clinches Playoff Spot
Brownfield High surged to 17 runs on 14 hits at Cub Field Saturday, crushing Denver City 17 to 7 in five innings to lock at least a share of the District 3-AAA title and claim a playoff berth. Rusty Blankenship and Ricky Garcia opened the second with walks. Heath McVay hit a three run homer, Junior Garcia followed with a homer, and the Cubs never trailed. Martin Fonseca and Tony Garcia combined for nine hits on the day as Brownfield built a 9-1 lead in two innings and finished under the 10 run rule.
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Lions Tournament of Talent slated for May in Brownfield
The Brownfield Noon Lions announce the 33rd Annual Noon Lions Tournament of Talent set for Thursday and Friday May 16 and 17 at the Middle School Auditorium. Open and school divisions offer $500 top prizes and $100 bonds for other winners plus a cake and pie auction May 17. Registration details via Lions contacts or 637-4535 or 637-2321.
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Lion Curtis Christopher
Cub Boosters Plan Annual Sports Fete at Brown Field High
Former Texas Tech grid standout Ed Mooney will be principal speaker at the Brown Field High School athletic banquet on May 18 in the BHS Gym. Tickets cost 5.50 each, available in the high school office. Don Hendley will MC as awards are given for Mr and Miss Cub and outstanding performers in each sport. Mooney, Baylor academic advisor for scholarship athletics, previously served on the FCA national staff and played in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Colts.
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End of Year Activities at Brownfield High
With three weeks left, Brownfield students have several events on the calendar. May 10 varsity baseball at Seminole, May 15 honors awards in the high school gym, May 16 spring band concert at Coleman Park, May 18 athletic banquet in the high school auditorium, May 21 choir spring concert at BMS Auditorium, May 23 two events including BMS band concert and Power Puff softball, May 25 band banquet in the high school commons, May 30 graduation in the high school gym, and May 31 all staff breakfast in the high school commons.
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MADD Program Talk Planned at Brownfield Youth Center
News Briefs a Family Network schedules a 7 p.m. Tuesday program about Mothers Against Drunk Drivers at the youth center next to Brownfield Police Department.
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Brownfield Girls Softball Registration Opens Friday
Late signups for the 1985 Brownfield girls softball program run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Chamber of Commerce office. Fee is $8 and new players must bring a birth certificate. League play runs June 3 to July 2 with games on Monday Tuesday and Thursday.
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Noon Lions Mop and Broom Sale Today
The Noon Lions announce a Mop and Broom sale in front of United Super Market on Tohoka Road. An assortment of cleaning items and gadgets will be available with Lions volunteers on site and door to door participation. Proceeds fund local Lions charitable projects.
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