Building codes urged after hurricane Andrew critique
The columnist argues critics should stop blaming others and focus on lessons from Andrew. He cites Hugo’s lessons, calls for strict construction rules in hurricane areas, questions mobile home and particle board housing, and notes Florida’s funding limits while praising Louisiana recovery and community resilience. He urges enforcing safer codes to withstand future storms and warns against repeating past failures.
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Charleston
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Dade County
ISF inmates reach 136 as facility nears capacity
The Intermediate Sanction Facility opened three weeks ago and already houses 136 residents, the highest count yet. Parole violators from across the region are assigned here for up to 93 days, with education and rehab programs overseen by warden Randy Martin and director Judy Meade.
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Raymond Holguin
Brian Norwood
ISF
Norwood
Brownfield
Midland
Lubbock
el Paso
Amarillo
Randy Martin
Judy Meade
South Plains
Aids Resource Center
Meade
New agent joins Terry SWCD staff
Donald Gibbons, a Vernon native and Tarleton State University graduate, joins Terry County Soil Conservation Office after four years in Briscoe County. He will administer government programs and work with farmers to revise conservation plans while noting regional differences in crops and irrigation.
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Silverton
Wal-Mart
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Veteran teachers take on Brownfield counselor roles
Cathy Pope and Julie Combes become school counselors at Brownfield Intermediate and Middle Schools. Pope, in education since 1968, aims to boost self esteem with a Cub Buddy Program and a Just Say No club. Combes, a life science teacher for 12 years, pursued counseling to better understand and support middle school students.
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Julie Combes
Cathy Pope
Brownfield
the News
Terry County statistics from Texas market study 1992
A Texas Press Association state market study released details Terry County 1990 figures. Total gross sales 168,168,220 with agriculture 1,121,216 mining 23,520,435 construction 2,288,520 manufacturing 1,993,899 and transportation utilities 9,964,851. County population 13,218. largest Texas county Harris 2,818,199. Collin leads in education and other metrics.
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Texas Press Association
Texas
Collin County
Harris County
BISD teacher chosen to attend UT program
Carmen Camp a special education teacher at Colonial Heights Elementary was named one of 30 teachers from the United States and 13 foreign countries selected for a University of Texas leadership and management seminar. The program by Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and UT Graduate School of Business covers decision making organization teamwork and stress management plus global trade issues.
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Raymond Holguin
Colonial Heights
Carmen Camp
Brownfield
United States
University of Texas
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Western Hemisphere
Pep Rally Opens Brownfield 1992 Football Season
Brownfield kicks off 1992 season with a Thursday pep rally at Cub Stadium starting 8 p.m. All fans invited to boost Brownfield teams. JV Cubs play Frenship at 4:30 p.m. and freshman Cubs face Shallowater at 4:30 p.m. Home opener vs Frenship Friday at 8 p.m.
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Cub Season Opener Frid ay Promoted By BHS Rally
Upcoming events listed include a Cub season opener on Friday and a BHS pep rally on Thursday. Inside Today directs readers to page 11 and page 1 for more details, with sports on pages 6 7 and 11 and classifieds on pages 13 and 14. TV listings appear on page 6.
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