Paper'n Ink. Lively list shows Brownfield pride and civic clubs
Lynn Brisendine reflects on a 20th century questionnaire about what makes a town good. The piece highlights Brownfield's facilities, hospital, library, and friendly people, praising the chamber, civic clubs, and community spirit as vital assets for a town worth living in. The author urges joining local civic groups to contribute to city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Craig
Hamlin Herald
Craig
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
BRMC
Brownfield
Terry County voters approve half-cent sales tax in low turnout election
In a very light turnout Terry County voters approved a proposed ½ cent sales tax and filled four school boards two city councils and the Browfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors. Turnout was 703 of 6,706 registered voters with 440 in favor 211 against and 52 ballots incorrectly filled. The tax begins in October and will offset property taxes.
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Terry County
Browfield Regional
Brownfield
Brownfield School Board
Candelario Davila
Clara Garza
Jeff McElroy
Bob Simpson
Lisa Reyes
Candelaria
Garza
Simpson
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
Ed Pfeiffer
Scott Raney
Donnie Wade
Don Park
Meadow School Board
Ricky Streety
Steve Taylor
Terry County Approves Assessment Center Architect
After presentations by West Texas Children's Assessment Center leaders, Terry County Commissioners chose MWM/King Joint Venture Architects to design a 48 bed facility on 12 acres at Bynum Lane. Project funded by 1.5 million in certificates of obligation with use of DHS revenues. Bids to be sought for a new road grader for Precinct Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Children's Assessment Center Board
Bill McGowan II
WTCAC
Bob Torrez
Terry County Commissioners
MWM/King Joint Venture Architects
Lubbock
Midland
Austin
Bynum Lane
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Department of Human Services
Precinct Four
John Franks
Brownfield Chamber plans May citywide cleanup effort
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce outlined a May 15 to 20 citywide cleanup and beautification drive. New Wal Mart manager Joe Brothers spoke on city improvement and a red color choice for an electronic message center to be installed by Garrison Signs across the Lubbock Highway by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield
Wal-Mart
Joe Brothers
Garrison Signs of
Lubbock
Lubbock Highway
Brothers
Dallas
Texas Tech
Cheryl Arrington
BRMC Explores Well Child Exams EPSDT Program
BRMC board approves a resolution for well child exams after Barbara Bouton outlines the EPSDT program. She notes Medicaid eligible children up to age 20 can receive preventive care funded by state and federal programs, with nurses performing exams under RN supervision and physicians involved as referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Willis
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
Barbara Bouton
Texas Department of Human Services
Tedford
Hawronsky
Dr. Hawronsky
R.N
BRMC
Texas Department of Health
Bouton
Social Services Department
Neals Run Wellman Grocery Grille With Small Town Heart
Dan and Mary Neal of Wellman own and operate the Wellman Grocery and Grill. They value community, greet regulars from Wellman and nearby towns, and keep a busy breakfast lunch rush while sharing decades of family milestones and a love for their hometown. They bought the store in 1990 and expanded to full service in 1991, turning the cafe into a town hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Mary Neal
Wellman
Neals
Wellman Grocery and Grill
Brownfield
Loop
Seagraves
Plains
Mary
Neal
Wellman High
Brownfield Chosen as Efficient City Government
Brownfield highlighted by Municipal Analysis Service of Austin for high performance in Governments of Texas 1994. The city earned 77 percent, placing in the top 10 percent of 8 787 cities and counties studied with 924 achieving the high performance rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Municipal Analysis Service of
Austin
Governments of
Texas
Greg Michels
MAS
Michels
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By Lynn Brisendine
Harry Stice
Floyd Camp
Bill Shoemann
Carlton Jackson
Shoemann
Ricky Willis
Willis
Pat O'Daniel
O'Daniel
Seaton
Steve Furlow
Union School Board
Clay Neill
Kenneth Coats
Perry Brewer
Wellman School Board
Neill
Coates
Brewer
Patsy Bevers Jones
Terry Chrestman
Alan Berryhill
Joe Vinson
Brownfield News
Brownfield C.C
National Nurses Week
National Correctional Officers Week
Brownfield Corrections Corporation of America
Ince Valdez
Paul Flynn, Jr
Glenna Estenson
Karen Boen
Elvia Gonzales
Chamber Board
Mitch Word
City of
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