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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1987
Page
2
Clean-up Week in Brownfield prompts business owners to assess storefronts and surroundings. Questions focus on cleanliness of sidewalks, weed control, paint wear, window displays, lighting, and landscaping. Encourages owners to improve appearance to attract newcomers and investors and boost the community mood.
May 1987 rebate totals and year-to-date figures are listed for Morton Lamesa Seagraves Seminole Levelland Sundown Littlefield Lubbock Snyder Denver City Plains. The data show declines in several towns and mixed results in others with year-to-date comparisons and percentage changes.
The piece traces political maneuvering over a temporary tax hike from last summer. Governor Bill signals flexibility on some taxes, while Republican lawmakers push for changes and renewed battles. Amid shifting positions, the speaker urges a return to steady direction, warning of endless cycles.
The board motions to advertise bids for a bulldozer for precincts two and four and a lowbed trailer for precinct two. It approves $583 for Ramon Gallegos to attend a Texas District and County Attorneys Association seminar in Austin in June and $155.76 for Sandy Mason to attend a criminal caseflow management seminar in Austin next week. The May 25 meeting is moved to Friday May 22. A citizens’ petition to abolish the Union School District is expected at the May 22 session.
The Terry County Grand Jury handed down eight indictments charging offenses including assault possession of a controlled substance felony theft fraud and passing bad checks. Defendants Omar Torres Manuel Moncayo and Jesus Ontiveras faced charges tied to a March 16 incident with a firearm threat. Bonds ranged from 2,500 to 25,000 as other defendants faced related charges and bonds. Brownfield Police reported weekend incidents including four assaults trespass and burglaries plus a burglary at a residence on East Ripley and thefts from Church's Fried Chicken and Larry's Motor Company.
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