DPS stops uncover $140000 hidden in fuel tank
A September traffic stop near Brownfield along U S 380 led to the discovery of more than 140000 dollars wrapped in plastic inside a fuel tank of a 1993 Ford F 250 driven by Josue Mendoza Hernandez. Authorities alleged the currency could be drug proceeds though no drugs were found and no charges filed.
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DPS
Jay Druesedow
Brownfield
U.S. 380
Josue Mendoza Hernandez
Marana
Ariz
Houston
Hernandez
Department of Public Safety
U.S
Terry County
Ramon Gallegos
Harvest Festival Queen candidates showcase talents
Harvest Festival Queen candidates performed to a packed house on Thursday night showcasing talent and evening gown selections. Local entertainers joined the event including Amber Moore Going Public and The Fish Kids. Portioned by Queen Mother Shaunna Keeton and Assistant Queen Mother Melanie Ridenour, the show featured tap dance jazz singing and a young performer Karleigh Porterfield who stepped in last minute. Final judging combines talent interview and ticket sales. parade entries are no longer scored. The winner will be crowned at 7 00 p m Saturday after the festivities.
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Katrinka Park
Cerise Merritt
Cerise J. Merritt
Shaunna Keeton Keeton
Melanie Ridenour
Amber Moore
Shady
Church of God
Karleigh Porterfield
Ridenhour
Aggie
Texas Tech
Voter registration ends Monday in Terry County
The Terry County Clerk Ann Willis reminds residents that registration closes at 5 p.m. Monday October 7 for the New 5th General Election. Early voting starts October 21 and runs to 5 p.m. November 1. The Brownfield News will publish a candidate page before voting begins.
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Terry County
Ann Willis
Brownfield News
Village Grill Fire Damages Historic Brownfield Eatery
Early Friday morning the Village Grill, a Brownfield landmark since 1953, sustained heavy smoke and fire damage. A Center adjacent employee reported the kitchen blaze began around 2:00 a.m. as crews rushed to the scene after a 911 call, with EMS attending a staff member who lived nearby.
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Cerise J. Merritt
Village Grill
Brownfield
Brownfield Rehabilitation and Care Center
Mary Jane Trevino
Trevino
Bale Count Totals Reported by Texas Workforce Commission
This week's bale totals from the Texas Workforce Commission list Fiber Tex Gin 24 bales Harmony Gin 546 bales Johnson Gin 189 bales Meadow Co-op Gin 1 678 bales Needmore Gin 524 bales Southwest Cotton Growers Gin 2 340 bales T S Gin 152 bales Terry County Co op Gin 1 059 bales West Gin 195 bales Windham Co op Gin 932 bales. Total 7 649 bales. Bale Count at this time in 2001 4 562.
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Texas Workforce Commission
Harmony
Johnson
Meadow Co-op
Needmore
Southwest Cotton Growers
T&s
Terry County Co-op
Windham Co-op
Trash barge saga and IT craze loom in readers' view
A columnist riffs on the 2500 ton ash voyage from Philadelphia to the Bahamas via stops, Haiti, and Florida, calling it a cautionary tale of mobile waste. He questions cross border truck and rail safety, urges evacuation of hazardous loads, and endorses Andrews County storage while noting Segway IT hype and potential uses.
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Lynn Brisendine
Philadelphia
Penn
Bahamas
Caribbean
High Seas
Asia
Haiti
Florida
Andrews County
Texas
Making Difference See Page 6
A brief note directs readers to page 6 for a feature titled Making Difference. The weather line notes mostly cloudy conditions with scattered thunder activity.
Scores Meadow Whitharral Wellman Union 51
Meadow Whitharral and Wellman Union played a game ending 51 points for one side. Kiondike Leona Brownfield did not have a game listed. No further details or final score available.
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Wellman-Union
Kiondike
Leona
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