This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1981
Page
1
The Terry County Commissioners formally adopted the 1982 budget totaling 3,374,417 with a 20 cent tax rate per 100 value after a state reform sets property evaluations at 100 percent. Delinquent taxes face penalties after January 31, 1982. The panel also rescinded a Sept 28 resolution nominating Fred Finley to the Terry County Tax Lee Budget.
The County Commissioners held a special session Tuesday morning and heard a presentation by Kenneth Smith, vice-president of a Dallas bonding firm, who is assisting Terry and Hockley Counties in setting up a joint housing finance corporation.
The Brownfield Police Department reported 24 offenses ending October 13 including eight thefts three criminal mischief four disorderly conduct three burglary of a motor vehicle two attempted burglaries one trespassing one simple assault one harassment and one unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Three arrests were logged two for public intoxication and one for escape from federal prison. The department answered 145 calls for assistance. A separate discussion covered a proposed tax free bond backed housing corporation with a potential $10 million issue and a five member county board to oversee it. The plan would seek an income tax levy exemption to lower financing rates from about 20 percent to around 13 percent. The commissioners agreed to place forming the corporation on the next agenda and consider naming five local citizens to a board.
Kim Reese and Mark Edwards were named Saturday night as Terry County 4 H Gold Star girl and boy of the year at the Brownfield High School Commons. The awards honor leadership, community service and achievement in 4 H. Reese, daughter of Charles and Mrs Reese, is a Meadow High junior and long time Meadow Sr 4 H Club member with state n assignments. Edwards, son of O D Edwards, is a Wellman High junior and eight year 4 H member with projects in leadership recreation leathercraft safety and communications. Additional honors included the I Dare You award for Jolisa Barrier and Christal Brooks.
Brownfield coach James Rust laments two high snaps and a punt for a 27-9 loss to Canyon, citing miscues as the pivotal factors while praising 103 rushing yards by Mike Reed and five defensive standouts. Injury updates and upcoming Borger game context included.
Crime Information Incorporated began on March 26 1980 from citizens who funded a reward for capturing a rapist who assaulted an elderly woman. Patterned after similar city programs, the group offers 24 7 tips via a confidential number 637 7878. If arrest and indictment occur, reward money is arranged to be paid.
The Terry Grand Jury handed down 13 indictments involving 10 citizens. Alice Wilson, James Bernard Lesson, Tony Diaz, Sonny Joe Milburn, David Carouth, Mario Solis, Gerald Wayne Cheaten, Natividad Cruz, Valdomero Salas, Jo Ann Jowers, Sandra Cheney and Carroll B. Hall are named. Indictments include abduction, deviate sexual intercourse with a child, multiple theft charges, and a forged or misused credit card allegation. The proceedings detail dates and involved property owners in several theft cases.
The Brownfield News urges readers to participate as Oct 11 through 17 marks National Newspaper Week. The piece stresses local focus on Brownfield, Terry County, and surrounding areas, inviting letters and reader input while defending press freedom and the paper’s role in informing the community.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.