Commissioners approve partial election duties shift in Moore plan
The Terry County Commissioners vote to assign election duties to Moore and Willis to streamline spring elections. Willis already handles Brownfield School Board and Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board elections, while computerized optical scan voting aids faster tabulation. The action aims to boost turnout and reduce voter travel.
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Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
Terry County
Willis
Cotton Update Highlights Gin Startups and Backlogs
Needmore Gin reports 340 bales processed on an 8 to 5 shift with steady input daily. T&S Gin began yesterday with plans to avoid 24 hour crews for now. Terry County Co op Gin has run since Sept 30, processed 1,581 bales, and will add a night crew Thursday night. Southwest Cotton Growers backlogs and a planned night crew, 1,499 bales by Thursday. West Gin started Sept 22, three customers active, about 500 bales ginned, night crew next week. Meadow Co op Gin to operate 24 hours starting Thursday, first bale Sept 1, total 1,341 bales. Johnson Gin just starting, one stripping customer. Fiber-Tex Gin not ready for night shifts, operating since Sept 25, 1,353 bales. Windham Gin 650 bales, catching up, waiting for better run next week. Brownfield Gin just starting, 11 bales. City election costs set, Willis’ assistants paid by city at 6 per hour. Terry County to advertise for two sheriff vehicles. Election judges and alternates named for 1998 and 1999. all judges must be Republicans, alternates may be Democrats.
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T&s Gin
Terry County
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Southwest Cotton Growers
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West Gin
Meadow Coop Gin
Johnson Gin
Windham Gin
Brownfield Gin
Willis
Jerry Johnson
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Walmart manager forecasts slow start to Christmas sales
Wal-Mart Manager Chris Guerrero warned sales could deteriorate before improving. She noted Christmas sales not yet in full swing, toys in layaway, televisions and clothes selling well as a stabilizing factor. Verlan Leavelle, owner of Leavelle's Floor Covering, said he was very pleased with 1998.
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Guerrero
Verlan Leavelle
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Brownfield Band excels at UIL prep and showcases at Tech Festival
Brownfield's band, under director Herrera, earned high marks in field presence, technique, and general effect from judges at the Tech Festival. Drum majors Anthony Zamora and Brent Werner scored 88 and 86, flag corps led by Susan Melot achieved 92, and percussion earned 91 and 87. The group eyes the regional UIL Marching Contest at Jones Stadium on Oct. 17.
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Yvonne Banda
Heather Carouth
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Michelle Mata
Natasia Sellers
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Lisa Rogers
Alan Shinn
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Denver City
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