Rivera ringleader in Brownfield drug ring sentenced in Lubbock
Alfredo Rivera labeled the ring leader was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and money laundering. Rivera’s ex wife Veronica, son Ramon, Joe Espinoza, and Raymundo Cruz received multi month terms on related charges as part of the four year investigation. Pierce praised agency cooperation and said higher ups may exist, while noting parole in federal prison is limited by status though good behavior can reduce time.
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Alfredo Rivera
Pierce
Brownfield
Lubbock
Rivera
Mi Cantina
Veronica Rivera
Ramon Rivera
Joe Espinoza
Raymundo Cruz
Cruz
Law Agency
Giatiiedersin
Seminole
Brownfield Council OKs Drug Enforcement Program Move
After a 90 minute session the Brownfield City Council approved a 27500 dollar Drug Enforcement Program and officer. Terry County will match for the officer starting Oct 1. Roy Rice proposed hiring a current Brownfield officer to head the task force with an interlocal agreement.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Roy Rice
Rice
Levelland
Lubbock County
South Plains
Jerry Johnson
Drug Task Force
Delwyn Jones
Department of Public Safety
Yoakum County
Yoakum
Johnson
County Eyed for Special Session Drug Enforcement Officer
Terry County Commissioners will meet in a special called session at 10 a.m. Monday to decide on employ ing a drug enforcement officer. The agenda lists this sole item for action.
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Terry County
Brownfield Receives Unseasonable August Rainfall Total
Brownfield soil and weather tally August rainfall at 3.84 inches, boosting eight month total to 20.43 inches, surpassing the Texas Almanac yearly norm of 19.0 inches. Downpour on Monday added 1.24 inches, with daily August totals listed across several local gins and areas, mainly in Terry County.
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Brownfield
Brownfield News
Lynn Brisendine
Terry County
Tokio Co-op
Meadow Co-op
Needmore Gin
Terry County Co-op
Gomez
FFA
Old Settlers Reunion Draws 265 in Terry County
Terry County's Old Settlers held the 44th reunion at the American Legion Hall with about 265 attendees including BHS classes 1940s and 1954. Officials from Brownfield and Terry County were present. prizes were donated by local banks and businesses. James and Virginia Burnett were honored for long marriage and long residence. The event closes with a prayer and plans for August 27, 2005 for the 45th reunion.
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Terry County
American Legion Hall
BHS
Terry County Old Pioneers
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
H-Bar-C
Stephanie Bennett
Noon Lions
Kayla Churchwell
Abundant Harvest Church
Lauren Swaringen
Rotary Club
Letecia Alvarado
Evening Lions
Debbie Staudt
Sherry Simpson
Brownfield
Odell Sears
Doug Ryburn
Ann Willis
Terry County Pioneers
Ramon Gallegos
Earl Brown, Jr
Dale Andrews
Don Robertson
Tommy Hicks
Ryburn
Willis
Coy Jones
Sundown State Bank
First National Bank
American State Bank
Terry County Museum
United Supermarket
Nelson Pharmacy
Ray D Anderson Community Corrections Center
The
American Legion
Archie Dungan
Graham Swain
Kenneth Willis
Jerry Johnson
Susan Pickett
Mamie Tells
Yvonne Rocha
Jean Neal
Louise Sears
Patsy Nicholson-Campbell
James
Virginia Burnett
Burnett
Lara Brown
Lal Copeland
West Texas papers honor community spirit after tragedy
Lynn Brisendine reflects on the Seminole Sentinel and Brownfield News, the close ties of South Plains towns, and the impact of a fatal car wreck that killed three children. Funds are being raised for the grieving family as authorities investigate the incident and communities rally to support them.
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Lynn Brisendine
Seminole Sentinel
The
Sentinel
News
South Plains
Brownfield
Seminole
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Barwnfield
Gary Lackey
Coleman Park
Mitch
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