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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1995
Page
1
Lynn Brisendine argues the average American Copes with national divides while radicals gain attention. He notes most people reject militias and hate groups, prefer lawful behavior, and support calm citizenship over sensational acts, urging readers to value reason and constitutional norms.
A sharp thunderstorm Monday night dropped hail in the Johnson Gin area northwest of Brownfield injuring cotton fields and forcing replants. Rain totals varied from 0.4 to 1.5 inches across the South Plains with flooding in Brownfield streets and minor damage to a Tin roof and power lines. Officials reported downed electric poles and rural road flooding, while no major tornado damage was noted.
City of Brownfield received 70,899.85 in sales tax rebates for April per State Comptroller John Sharp. Brownfield down 3.69 percent from last year. year-to-date 303,979.69, up about 1 percent. Meadow total 526.03 for April, year-to-date 1,170.21, down 22.33 percent. Texas statewide rebates April total 193.9 million, up 1.7 percent. cities 176.7 million and counties 17.2 million, both higher than last year.
The Brownfield CISD School Board swore in incumbents Clara Garza Bob Simpson and Candelario Davila to three year terms and elected a new slate of officers. They hired Gary Goodin as Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance replacing retiree Jack Cofer. The board also reappointed Love Hays and Reeger for the annual audit and approved a land deed of about 6.5 acres to the district.
Brownfield resident Pat Brashears co owner of Brashears Home and Land Realty shares her family ties to Scotty George and her tennis passion. She notes sons Gary and Rodney live in Seattle and Anchorage while she enjoys meeting people through real estate and remains active in local tennis groups.
Brownfield High School will host its annual Athletic Awards Banquet at 6 p.m. in the Cub Gymnasium. Athletic Director Eddie Hooper says the event honors athletes from all sports with several accolades to be awarded. tickets are $6 and available in the high school main office or Hooper's office in the library. For more information call 637-4523.
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