Unusual Early Morning Storm Hits Terry County Hard
A rare storm drenched Terry County with winds hail and heavy rain. Brownfield recorded 3.09 inches while union area schools reported about four inches. Lightning caused electrical damage across Brownfield including a home on East Cardwell and damage near East Buckley.
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Terry County
Earl Elrod
Elrod
Union
Union School
Linda Mayfield
Leroy Jeter
Lee
Brownfield Crime Information Inc
Texaco
Arco Pipe and Supply
Tornado Devastates Seminole. Brownfield Seeks Help For Homeless
A Seminole tornado caused two million dollars in damage, destroying 35 to 40 buildings and leaving 15 to 20 families homeless. In nearby Brownfield, residents are urged to donate canned goods and clothing to aid the stricken, with delivery arranged through the Seminole Sentinel.
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Brownfield
Seminole
Gaines County
Brownfield News
Marshall Day
Seminole Sentinel
Seminole Ministiial Alliance
West Hill
Wellman Names Top Students of 1982
Lori Sims daughter of Wilma and Jerry Sims of Brownfield is valedictorian for Wellman High School Class of 1982 with a 94.26 average. Activities include F H A state play National Honor Society class and student government roles plus multiple regional qualifiers, sports captaincy and outstanding basketball honors. Wade Cowan son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Cowan is salutatorian with an 88.85 average and participation in FFA, National Honor Society, football and basketball, plus regional qualifiers and speech events.
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Lori Sims
Wilma
Jerry Sims
Brownfield
Wellman High School
U.S.S
Wade Cowan
Cecil Cowan
Wellman
Cowan
FFA
Star Chapter Farmer
Mid-Week Rainfall Deposits Up To Four Inches Over Area
Terry County farmers report heavy rainfall with 1.25 to 4% inches across properties. Notable losses: two standing lakes, replanting 100 acres of cotton, flooded gardens, and hail damage to fruit trees. Farmers plan replanting when fields dry, with sorghum and watermelons among crops affected.
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Terry County
Roy Gober
LeRoy Jeter
Jerry Hicks
Ray Gober
Meadow
Union
Brownfield
Joe Henson
Lubbock Hiway
Duane Moss
Terry District
Johnnie Merbe
Local 4-H Members Advance To State
Four Terry County 4-H members earned trips to the Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station June 8 9 after district wins at Texas Tech University. Kim Reese and Darla Duncan won poultry division top spots and Jolisa Barrier with D D Dunn placed second in beef cattle junior symposium to qualify.
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Terry County
College Station
Texas Tech University
Kim Reese
Darla Duncan
Meadow
Jolisa Barrier
D.D. Dunn
BHS Band Plans Outdoor Concert at Coleman Park
Brownfield High School band director Rob Lovett invites the Spirit of The Plains to an outdoor concert at Coleman Park this Tuesday. Organizers urge attendees to bring a blanket or lawn chair and wear shorts for a casual evening of live music.
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Rob Lovett
Spirit of the Plains
Brownfield High School
Coleman Park
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Gober
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Tamara Timmons
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Robbie Hartman
Greg Adair
J. Rowden
Kim Roberts
Tonya Pendergrass
Denny Givens
Janna Golden
BHS
TBS
ECE
Brownfield Crime Information, Inc
Seagraves Road
E. Hester
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