Breast cancer risks and early detection urged for women over 40
Health expert Mandy McQueen from Brownfield Regional Medical Center stresses annual mammograms and monthly self exams to catch breast cancer early. Warning signs include new lumps, changes in size or shape, nipple discharge, rash, or breast pain. Men and women share similar signs and treatment, with men often diagnosed later due to lower screening rates. BRMC offers mammogram services twice a month with potential financial assistance. call 725-6579 for details.
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Mandy McQueen
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
McQueen
American Cancer Society
BRMC
Lubbock
Amendments set for vote on Texas November ballot
Texas voters will decide on 16 constitutional amendments on Nov 6. The final eight include Prop 9 authorizing partial homestead exemptions for totally disabled veterans, Prop 10 removing obsolete Inspector of Hides and Animals references, Prop 11 requiring recorded votes on final passage with online access, Prop 12 authorizing up to 5 billion in highway bonds, Prop 13 allowing bail denial for certain orders in felonies or DV cases, Prop 14 permitting judges to serve remaining terms past retirement, Prop 15 creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas with up to 3 billion in bonds, and Prop 16 authorizing up to 250 million in bonds for the Water Development Board to aid distressed areas.
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Texas
Texas League of Women Voters
Wvtexas.org
Terry County
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
Texas Water Development Board
Community urged to report suspected drug activity in Brownfield
Brownfield officials stress not to judge neighbors by appearances but urge residents to contact the Brownfield Police Department or Terry County Sheriff's Department if they suspect narcotics dealing. They emphasize collaboration among landlords, neighbors, and law enforcement to fight drugs.
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Police
Sheriff's Department
Serbanter
Brownfield
Terry County
Burran
Jean Shotts
Brownfield News
Eldon Jobe
Tony Serbantez
Contempt for headlines casts doubt on public figures
A reader criticizes sensational coverage of Britney Spears Anita Hill Clarence Thomas Rush Limbaugh and Harry Reid. The letter laments constant media focus on scandals and says public figures should stop feeding the spotlight and instead serve the public with decent conduct.
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Britney Spears
Clarence Thomas
Senate
Supreme Court
Anita Hill
Thomas
Justice Thomas
Rush Limbaugh
Harry Reid
Four Sentenced in 121st District Court
Judge Kelly Moore handed down four sentences in the 121st District Court. James John Apalategui, 44, received one year in Terry County Jail and one year community supervision for possession of methamphetamine under one gram, with $276 court costs $25 time payment fee and $300 attorney fees. Dennis Joe Howard, 32, was sentenced to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for escape enhanced one, with $261 court costs and $450 attorney fees. Kendrick L. Escamilla, 23, got 14 months in jail for possession of methamphetamine under one gram plus $261 court costs and $300 attorney fees. Jonatan Raymon Chavez, 19, was given 18 months in a state jail for burglary of a building and five years community supervision, with $276 court costs $25 time payment fee $450 attorney fees and a $750 fine.
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Kelly Moore
James John Apalategui
Apalategui
Terry County
Torney
Dennis Joe Howard
Howard
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Kendrick L. Escamilla
Escamilla
Jonatan Raymon Chavez
Chavez
City approves updated tax collection contract in Brownfield
Brownfield City Council approved an updated local tax collection contract with the Terry County Appraisal District effective immediately. Changes include expanded payment methods to direct deposit and electronic funds transfer and a 10 day window to disperse funds rather than two.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Ronny Burran
Burran
Texas
Freeport
Grand Jury Indicts Eleven in Fall Session
The Terry Grand Jury handed down 13 indictments on 11 subjects in a fall session. Named defendants include Jerry Don Nolan charged with possession of a controlled substance cocaine under one gram and Scotty Ray Dyer facing burglary and retaliation charges with bonds set at 25 000 and 10 000 dollars respectively. Other defendants and bonds cover forgery burglary of a habitation prohibited substances in a correctional facility endangering a child and driving while intoxicated with various bonds. Three additional indictments were issued for unnamed arrested subjects.
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Terry Grand Jury
Jerry Don Nolan
Scotty Ray Dyer
Terry Clark Jones
Marvin Edward Harrell
Gene Garcia
Jose Angel Simental
Krista Diane Roe
Yvan Garza
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Ture
Texas Transportation Commission
U.S
Moore
South Plains Association of Governments
Jobe
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