Chamber board mulls prison site as business boosts eyed
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce board met in regular session. Executive Director Bobbye Slack reported April 30 balance of 1 942 91 with April deposits of 7 273 76 and disbursements of 5 330 85. AVI Inc Corky Biggerstaff touted Lindsey water conditioners and 300 reverse osmosis units installed. Possible minimum security prison discussed to spur jobs. events include May 23 Arts & Crafts show and a June softball tournament.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Board
Bobbye Slack
Corky Biggerstaff
AVI Inc
Biggerstaff
Lindsey
Brownfield
Jimmy Hammons
Huntsville
National Guard Armory
Wellman Names Top Students for 1987 Graduating Class
Lance Hill and Samantha Moorhead were named valedictorian and salutatorian for Wellman High School's 1987 graduation. Hill has a 94.08 four year average and plans to study aerospace engineering at Texas A M University, with numerous academic honors and leadership roles. Moorhead, with a 91.91 average, will study medicine at the University of Texas at Austin, and served as student council president and vice president, as well as cheerleader, athlete, and multiple awards recipient.
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Lance Hill
Samantha Moorhead
Wellman High School
Hill
Charlie Hill
Texas A&m University
WHS
FFA
Howard Moorhead
University of Texas At Austin
National Cheerleaders Association
Wellman trustees approve high school renovation plans
Wellman school trustees approved final plans and specifications for the high school renovation, authorized Architect Larry Denham to release the plans and seek bids, and accepted a Kubota mower tractor bid from Terry County Tractor. The board also approved 1987-88 student transfer requests totaling 55 from Brownfield, Union, Seagraves, and Denver City, noting ethnic ratio compliance under a 1970s ruling.
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Wellman School
Larry Denham
Donham
Terry County Tractor
Brownfield
Union
Seagraves
Denver City
Wellman Isd
WISD
Brownfield council buys Caterpillar motor grader and fills seat
Brownfield approves a $77,500 bid from West Texas Equipment for a Caterpillar motor grader with a guaranteed maintenance plan and a buy back option. The council also appoints Gilbert Garza to fill district two after Hector Garcia Jr. resigned.
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Brownfield
West Texas Equipment Company
Lubbock
West Texas Equipment
West Texas
Waukesha-Pearce Equipment Company
Francisco Grimaldo
Gilbert Garza
Hector Garcia, Jr
Grimaldo
Media ethics and political scandal debates rise in 1990s discourse
The columnist laments a flood of headlines on sexual misdeeds and fiscal mismanagement, noting how society shifts between crises. They cite ex-candidate Gary Hart, questioning media rights to publish private matters and urging judgment beyond sensationalism.
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Gary Hart
BISD to offer bilingual classes for young students
Brownfield Independent School District announces a summer bilingual program for children entering kindergarten or first grade in fall 1987. The eight week session runs June 22 to August 14 with morning classes. Participation by letter notice. tests required for admission.
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BISD
Brownfield
Brownfield ISD Sets Summer School Schedule for 9-12
Brownfield Independent School District announces summer school for grades 9 through 12 at Brownfield High School. Registration is June 5, classes run June 8 to July 22 with July 3 marked as a holiday. Tuition is 50 dollars per half credit for Brownfield students.
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Brownfield High School
Brownfield
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