Brownfield Schools Open Enrollment Tops 2,478
Brownfield Independent School District reports 2,478 students enrolled across five campuses as of Monday, up 5 percent or 104 students from 1981. High School lists 604 students with breakdowns by grade. Middle School 573. Intermediate 394. Colonial Heights Elementary 526. Oak Grove Elementary 381 with grade and program figures for each.
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Brownfield
Jack Pinson
BISD
Brownfield High School
Brownfield Middle School
Brownfield Intermediate
Colonial Heights
API Preparing For Annual Blind Bogey Golf Tournament
The 28th Annual Blind Bogey Golf Tournament by the South Plains API is set for Sept 10-11 at Brownfield Country Club to fund eight Texas Tech University scholarships and 17 at South Plains College. Proceeds create endowment funds and about 400 prizes will be awarded after the event.
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South Plains
The
American Petroleum Institute
Brownfield Country Club
Texas Tech University
South Plains College
Texas Tech
Larry McVay
Buddy Moore
API
Brownfield Country Ub
Fifth Annual Oil and Gas Tour Planned in Terry County
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce sponsors the fifth annual Terry County Oil and Gas Tour set for 1 p.m. September 16 starting from Coleman Park. The event is paired with the Terry County Farm Tour held the morning of the same day.
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Terry County
Coleman Park
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Terry Old Settlers Reunion Draws 400 Plus
More than 400 people attended Terry County Old Settlers Reunion at the American Legion Hall. Outgoing president James Martin said 402 registered between 9 a.m. and noon, nearly doubling last year’s turnout as the event drew its largest crowd to date.
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Terry County
James Martin
American Legion Hall
Martin
Peggy Bingham
Brownfield Crimeline Aids 18 Theft, Burglary Cases
Brownfield police detective Gary Cook said the Brownfield Crimeline helped solve 18 theft and burglary cases over the past month. Three Crimeline payments, including Aug 7 and Aug 25, led to recoveries and arrests, with property recovered in several burglaries and no loss in others. The investigation also linked multiple auto thefts, a forgery, and bike thefts to the tips.
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Brownfield
Gary Cook
Brownfield Crimeline
Cook
Crimeline
E. Broadway
Merritt
Computer Workshop Scheduled for Farmers and Residents
A microcomputer workshop for local farmers, businessmen and homeowners is set for today at the American Legion Hall from 2:30 to 9:30 PM, with a two hour dinner break. Sponsored by the Terry County Building Committee and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the event is free to the public and will feature Dr. Richard Trimble and Briggs Myrick explaining microcomputer uses in bookkeeping, tax records and daily life.
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American Legion Hall
Terry County Building Committee
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Richard Trimble
Briggs Myrick
City Urges Homeowners to Cut Weeds and Clean Land
Brownfield officials seek local help to enforce a revised ordinance making property owners responsible for weeds in rear alleys. Violations may cost up to 200 dollars per day after a 10 day notice, with liens possible if unpaid within 30 days. City warns of grass fires and mosquito breeding if not addressed.
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Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
August City Building Permits Pass 253000
Brownfield issued 20 permits in August totaling 253 400 led by two Allsup s stores at 714 Tahoka and 101 Seagraves each 95 000 The month and eight month totals show strong growth over 1981 with 2 811 015 for eight months and a total of 253 400 for August permits.
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Allsup's
Brownfield
Allsup
Tohoka Rd
Seagraves Rd
Mike Kumpe
Tahoka Rd
H.A. Bates
E. Harris
Joseph Garcia
W. Boston
Glenn Howard
S. 1St
Vincent Salazar
City Sets Regular Meet Thursday
Brownfield City Council meeting at 8:30 a.m. in city hall council chamber. Agenda includes opening bids for lot 11 block 3 Warren Simmons Addition, chamber of commerce proposal to buy Christmas decorations, Brownfield School District request for a passenger loading zone at School, and a presentation by Rebecca Rhoades on the Senior Companion Program.
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Brownfield
Council Chamber
Warren Simmons
Chamber of Commerce
Colonial Heights
Rebecca Rhoades
First of September opens hunting season with safety rules
The article notes dove as legal game with license and landowner permission, urges safety as hunting begins. It presents ten firearm safety rules emphasizing treating guns as loaded, keeping muzzles mindful, separating ammo, knowing targets and beyond, eye and ear protection, clear barrels, proper ammunition sizes, and keeping hammers down on empty chambers.
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Brownfield Schools
Oak Grove
Oil &Gas Tour
Terry Old Settlers
Homeowners
Shinnery Lane
Allsup’s
Oes
Y Lynn Brisendine
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