23 May 1993
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1993
Page
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An El Paso based ad lists Southwest Micro Publishing located at 2627 E Yandel Dr with postal code 79903 and department Ty 79903.
Brownfield councilmen discuss starting new landfill procedures while meeting TWC mandates. An Oct 9 deadline set by the water commission precedes excavation of 4.7 acres, but city manager Dick Fletcher says it cannot be completed in time. He estimates needing four to six scrapers and 16 hour days six days a week to meet the deadline, and a six month extension from EPA would help. EPA extension could spark lawsuits from big trash firms, while not extending would push plans to excavate only one acre by Oct 9. Landfill rates run about 36 to 38 dollars. See Landfill.page 4.
The Texas Department of Transportation held its annual Awards Day with 400 attendees as William Mel Pope and district officials honored Brownfield area staff. Recipients included Gary Burney 10 years, Donnie Howard 20 years and 20 years Safe Driving, Jerry Chancellor 25 years and 12 years Safe Driving plus No Injury Accident, Johnnie Howard 25 years and 16 years Safe Driving, J R Collins 11 years Safe Driving, James Combes 14 years Safe Driving and No Injury Accident, Robert Langehennig 14 years Safe Driving, Gary Smith 14 years Safe Driving, Kenneth Fleming 23 years Safe Driving and 2nd place in the 1993 Roadeo Competition, Robert Bullard 3 years Heavy Equipment, Richard Meil 5 years Heavy Equipment, Fred McCraw 6 years Heavy Equipment, and Robert A Beaulieu 1st petition. Pope thanked staff for safe driving and noted changes since last year.
Meadow High School held its May 17 awards banquet honoring top students. Academic award recipients include Wade McWilliams in Algebra 1 Advanced and Ag 101, Jeff McCallister for Ag 221 and Science III, Jacqui Coffer in Trigonometry, Shannon Jordan in Algebra II Advanced, and multiple others across Algebra, Ag, and science tracks. The Fighting Heart and FFA awards were also presented to select students, recognizing leadership and extracurricular achievement.
Plains High School named valedictorian Keri Wylene Powell and salutatorian Betsy Carol Blair. Powell, daughter of Kenneth and Susie Powell, graduates with a 96.9 GPA and a four year band member who earned Academic All-District honors and National Honor Society membership. Blair, daughter of Royce and Cynthia Blair, graduates with a 96.4 GPA and holds honors in UIL writing and journalism related activities. Commencement is at 8 p.m. Friday May 21 in Plains.
Brownfield ISD announces summer programs for BISD students from June 7 through July 16 with 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM sessions Monday through Friday. Transportation and food service pickup are provided, with free remedial options for K-8 based on reading levels, math mastery, or TAAS/test failures.
A columnist argues for common sense on concealed handgun laws as Texas moves to pass the measure. The piece cites firearm mortality statistics, compares Texas to national trends, and questions how easier carry might affect crime and safety. It notes Texans own rifles shotguns and revolvers and reflects on cultural portrayals of gun politics.
The final planning meeting for Project Graduation will be held Monday May 24 at 7 p.m. in Brownfield High School Little Theater. Parents of Terry County graduating seniors are urged to attend. donations needed by May 24. The all night drug-free party begins May 28 at Brownfield High with food and entertainment. Optimist Club serves breakfast at 5 a.m.
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