Local GTE sell-off nears completion in Plains District office
GTE and an unnamed pre approved bidder approach agreement on selling the Brownfield Plains District office as part of a 1.6 million line local access asset move. Charles Watkins says negotiations continue with no absolutes, while FCC pre approvals frame the timetable and employee protections remain in contracts.
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Blake Decker
GTE
Plains District
Brownfield
Charles Watkins
San Angelo
Watkins
Missouri
Wisconsin
Arizona
California
Arkansas
Oklahoma
West Texas
New Mexico
FCC
Brownfield City Council Sets Regular Session Agenda
The Brownfield City Council will meet at 7 30 p m to levy taxes for municipal government and approve the ad valorem tax roll with a pre year end discount. Items include bids for a substation transformer and insurance, a revised Employee Policy Handbook, and confirmation of Water and Wastewater Superintendent Eldon Jobe replacing retiree Joe Cardenas. An update from the Recreation Council will be heard.
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Brownfield
City of
Public hearing outlines Terry County 2000 tax budget and rate
Residents questioned the 2000 budget presented by County Auditor Alan Bayer as the Commissioners prepare a 72 cent tax levy. The report notes a reduced total assessed value, anticipated delinquencies, and a proposed rate higher than last year but below the break even rate, with expected service cuts.
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Garry Peebles
Terry County
Alan Bayer
Commissioners
Bayer
Old Settlers mark 39th gathering in Terry County
The Terry County Old Settlers met for the 39th time at the American Legion Hall on the fourth Saturday in August. Attendees, many who grew up or stayed in the county, shared memories and enjoyed a catered roast beef meal from Grape Vine Café. The event honored longevity with Price and a 93 to 96 year old attendance, led by Ann Willis of the Terry County Pioneer Assoc. president.
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Terry County
American Legion Hall
Grapevine Cafe
Joe Sears
Brownfield High sees Brad Neidecker’s career path abroad
The Brownfield High math teacher Brad Neidecker traces his journey from Van Buren Arkansas to University of Arkansas in 1982 then four years teaching in Springdale. He and his wife Glenda later pursued overseas teaching stints with Brazil Jordan Chile as noted on his resume.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield
Brad Neidecker
Neidecker
Brazil
Jordan
Chile
van Buren
Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Springdale
Glenda
Questions without answers in natural and manmade mysteries
A reflective piece cataloging unanswered puzzles from cryptids and the Loch Ness Monster to UFOs, Roswell, and Kennedy, plus conspiracies around Lincoln, the Waco siege, and other historic events. The author notes limited evidence, lingering questions, and long-lasting public fascination with these cases.
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Keith Cato
Meadow
Amy Tidwell
Ms. Brownfield Organization
Ashlee West
Optimist Club
Sara Davis
ATUC
Cade Powell
Lexi Willis
Lexi
Lindsay Wilson
Rotary Club
Secily Allcorn
Noon Lions
Council
Lynn Brisendine
Tibet
Scotland
Mars
Here
Roswell
Abraham Lincoln
Dr. Mudd
Presi
Dent Kennedy
John Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby
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