A reader rants on free advertising and news releases
A columnist vents at length about unsolicited news releases from companies and politicians. He recalls a soup coupon demand, calls for off mailing lists, and notes repetitive political mail from Sen. Hutchinson and Sen. Bentsen. He mentions a Belgian prophet claiming the world ends in June and laments postpaid postage.
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Brand
New Jersey
Terry County
Sen. Hutchinson
Sen. Bentsen
Young hero saves girl from burning gas fire in Brownfield
Fourteen year old Miles Devine, an eighth grader at BMS, described stopping a fire on Heather Robertson after a gas can sparked. Neighbors called 911 and EmergiCare and Brownfield Fire Department crews arrived quickly. Robertson remained in serious condition with second and third degree burns over most of her body at University Medical Center.
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Brownfield
BMS
Miles Devine
Miles
Heather Robertson
E. Reppto
Devine
Brownfield News
Heather
EmergiCare
Brownfield Fire Department
University Medical Center
Brownfield Fire
Marvin Dawson
Jerry Jones
EMS
Shannon Collins
Kellie Devine
Brownfield mayoral runoff candidates answer voter questions
Brownfield mayoral runoff candidates George Cox and Mary Hudspeth Gunnels completed a voter questionnaire. They addressed why they run, mayoral duties, and priorities including economic development and infrastructure. Early voting runs through May 28 at City Hall, with the election set for Saturday, June 1.
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Mitch Word
Brownfield
George Cox
Mary Hudspeth Gunnels
City Hall
Gunnels Candidates Brownfield Mayoral Bid Emphasizes People
Mary Gunnels, a fifth generation Brownfield resident since 1915, vows to restore town values and bring city government back to the people. She criticizes current administration for missed opportunities and rising costs, urging an open door policy and citizen objections to curb unnecessary expenses.
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Gunnels
Brownfield
City Hall
Brownfield Athletes Honored At Annual Banquet
Brownfield High School honored athletes at the annual banquet with the theme Hard Rockin Cubs. Jerome Morin and Buffie Powell were named Mr and Miss Cub as seniors recognized for football basketball and track, with 58 Academic All-District honorees and multiple playoff teams highlighted.
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Brownfield High School
Buffie Powell
Jerome Morin
Cub
BHS
Cub Gymnasium
Powell
Lynn and
Laqna Powell
Morin
Lucas
Ruth Morin
Mitch Word
Brownfield
Lynn
Alton West
John Dosher
Eddie Hooper
Carey White
White
Ballinger
Lady Cubs
Lanny Webb long serves Brownfield region for decades
Lanny Webb grew up in Terry County and built a life in farming and a gin after a single summer job. Forty years later he still runs the Needmore Gin and served 12 years on the Brownfield Regional Medical Center Hospital Board, helping recruit doctors, form a cardiac rehab center, and launch home health and a hospital clinic. He also serves on the Brownfield Zoning Board and bank board, and is an elder at Brownfield First Presbyterian Church. Webb, married to Mary Lou, has two daughters and enjoys fishing.
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Lanny Webb
Terry County
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Webb
Texas Western
UTEP
el Paso
Needmore Gin
BRMC
Pat McMillan
Lubbock Methodist Hospital
Brownfield
First National Bank
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Brisendine
Texas
Washington
Liege
Belgium
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Mayoral
Cox
Mary Gunnels
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