Gas Prices Rise Ahead of Memorial Day Travel Surge
AAA projects 30.9 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for the Memorial Day weekend. As of May 24 the national average price for regular gas was 2.064 per gallon, up 4.7 cents from last week and about 58 cents higher than last year. A Cedar and Tate crash during a rain shower underscores the need for extra roadway caution this holiday weekend.
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Pettigrew Gauger Hyatt Honored At End of Year Breakfast
Brownfield ISD held its End-of-Year Breakfast at Brownfield High School recognizing three Employees of the Year Linda Gauger Treva Hyatt and Tom Pettigrew. Recipients received $1000 checks. several staff marked retirements with service pins ranging from five to forty years.
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Carol Pruitt
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Charles Harrison
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Crop progress update from Terry County on cotton and peanuts
Terry County Extension Agent Scott Russell says peanuts are largely planted and emerged, with Spanish peanuts possibly lagging. Cotton around 90 percent planted, mostly in ground, with dryland needs rain. Thrips and pink bollworms noted. rain shortages threaten yields. Local growers anticipate May and June rainfall to boost dryland crops.
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Memorial Day Service Planned by Local VFW and American Legion
Memorial Day service conducted by American Legion post and Veterans of Foreign Wars members with auxiliaries on the west side of the Terry County Courthouse at 9 a.m. Monday May 31. Open to the public with limited seating provided.
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News Seeks D-Day Veterans for 60th Anniversary Photo
Brownfield News invites D-Day veterans and relatives to submit a uniform photo and a brief 150 word reminiscence of the experience for the June 6 2004 anniversary. Entries are due by Wednesday June 2 and can be delivered to the office mailed to Box 1272 Brownfield 79316 or emailed to news brownfieldonline.com.
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Memorial Day Thoughts on Honor and Vigilance
Lynn Brisendine reflects on Memorial Day 2004 praising veterans from World War II Korea and recent conflicts. The piece urges remembrance, gratitude, and personal vigilance amid national security concerns and wartime fatigue. It calls citizens to thank veterans, stay alert, and unite against terrorism while honoring those who served.
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