Brownfield Council OKs 5 Dollar Monthly Water Rates
Brownfield City Council approved a five dollar per month increase for water and utility rates to fund improvements at the wastewater treatment plant and pump station. A street-use fee to fix east side drainage was postponed due to legal concerns. The panel favored a five year pay-as-you-go plan over bonds to address urgent capital needs including wastewater, water, and drainage projects.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Jean Shotts
City Zoning Commission
Eldon Jobe
Story
Jobe
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Brownfield BIDCorp updates on Austin prison board meeting
BIDCorp met in regular session to approve minutes and review November sales tax of 25 518 87. Director Jack Cargill said he and Councilman Bob Brewer traveled to Austin to push Brownfield's interests at the prison board meeting.
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Cargill
Bidcorp
Austin
John Trischitti
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Bob Brewer
Brownfield
Jack Cargill
Pete) Laney
Taliban influence wanes as Afghan freedoms rise and Osama dead rumor persists
The article describes Afghans reclaiming public life with shaved faces and street soccer under Taliban decline, while lingering conflict and the death of Osama bin Laden’s ally are debated. It notes political visits and local development plans, including BIDCorp projects to support Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Birdsong Peanuts, and Family Dollar expansions, with job creation and tax impacts listed.
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Afghanistan
Taliban
Osama
FOX News
Northern Alliance
Afghanistan Shifts as Taliban Lose Ground Quickly
Commentary notes a rapid Taliban retreat in Afghanistan amid heavy U.S. air power and rocket launcher sightings. Observers compare the changing map from 80 percent control to only 10 percent, emphasizing a swing toward modern warfare and a rushed move into the 21st century.
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Afghanistan
Today's Issue at a Glance Obituaries and Police Report
A compact front glance listing sections for Obituaries and Police Report along with Opinion Page notes. Sports and Classifieds are referenced, with a weekly calendar and weather snippet showing Saturday through Tuesday temperatures and a 0 percent rain forecast.
Terry County group seeks care package donations for troops
The Terry County military support group asks for Christmas care package donations from residents. Drop boxes are at United Supermarkets and Brownfield Regional Medical Center with suggested items including personal care products, snacks, drinks, games, and reading material. Donations accepted through November 27. a meeting is set for November 27 at 7 00 p.m. in the Faith Family Center by the courthouse.
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Terry County
United Supermarkets
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Terry County Military Support Group
Faith Family Center
Court House
Goodfellows again seek names for Christmas aid drive
Churches urged to submit names of needy families by December 7 to Mary West at Brownfield City Hall. Forms list child names age 12 and under living in the home, plus country addresses. Returns, cash, toys, and food donations to Brownfield City Hall for groceries and delivery on December 22.
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The
Goodfellows
Goodfellows Committee
Goodfellow Committee
Mary West
Brownfield City Hall
Mary Jo Collins
City Hall
Brownfield Sees .68 Inches Rain This Week
Brownfield records .68 inches of moisture on Thursday and Friday, bringing November total to .7 inches and yearly rainfall to 11.8 inches. This remains below the normal annual total of 18.4 inches.
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Brownfield
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