Census reveals mixed county shifts across oil patch region
The 1990 unofficial counts show Terry County down 9.55 percent to 13,189 and Brownfield city down 8.1 percent to 9,537, while Lubbock County gains about 6,000 residents. Midland and Ector counties post significant oil patch gains, with Midland adding 23,000 residents and Ector 4,000, as broader area totals rise by over 27,000 despite losses elsewhere. Brownfield braces for growth with new Brownfield Court Residential Treatment Center and the Brownfield Development Corporation forming a payroll expansion push.
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Terry County
Brownfield
South Plains
Permian Basin
Midland County
Ector
Andrews
Hockley
Gaines
Martin
Scurry
Yoakum
Dawson County
Lynn County
Howard County
Mitchell County
Terry
Lubbock County
Brownfield Court
Brownfield Developement Corporation
Farm nomination deadline and local school enrollment figures
This Wednesday marks the final day for outstanding farmer nominations with awards including Outstanding Farm Family and Dryland Farmer of the Year to be announced at the Sept 20 Terry County Farm Tour. Brownfield CISD enrollment tallied 2,667, up 18 from last year, across Pre-K to high school. Meadow ISD reported 242 students, down slightly. Wellman ISD attendance stood at 173, down from 177, while Union ISD declined from 94 to 90.
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Brownfield Cisd
BCISD
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
Brownfield
Brownfield High School
Meadow Isd
Wellman Isd
Union Isd
Brownfield City Council meets Thursday at 7 30 a.m.
Brownfield officials plan a Thursday 7 30 a.m. meeting to hear Wayne Jones of First Baptist Church on amplification ordinance and to cast a ballot for the TML Risk Pool board of trustees. The session will review bids for property and liability insurance, discuss the Intermediate Sanction Facility, and follow Chamber of Commerce office procedures.
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Brownfield
Wayne Jones
First Baptist Church
Board of Trustees
TML Risk Pool
Summer Vacation Highlights with Friends and Travel
Narrator recalls staying home and playing Paper Boy, visiting Lubbock for shopping, camping at the Llano River, swimming often, and playing Nintendo at a friend's house. Cassandra West mentions camping, swimming, boat riding, and fun in Dumas.
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Lubbock
Llano River
Cassandra West
Dumas
Housing Authority to hold public hearing in Brownfield
The Local Housing Authority of Brownfield will meet Friday at 10 a.m. in the director's room at First National Bank. The board will discuss new rules and regulations proposed rent increases and any other business that may come before the board.
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Brownfield
First National Bank
Driver awareness urged as school year begins in Terry County
Brownfield police chief J T Churchwell warns motorists to slow for school zones after complaints of speeding near crossings. Officers will cite violators. radar checks and crosswalk safety are emphasized. Sheriff Johnson and DPS regional commander urge caution in all Terry County areas and remind drivers of school bus stopping laws with potential fines up to 200 dollars.
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Terry County
Brownfield
J.T. Churchwell
Churchwell
Brownfield Middle School
Jerry Johnson
Meadow
Wellman
Union
Johnson
Vernon Cawthon
Texas Department of Public Safety
Cawthon
Hats Off to the Cubs pep rally at Brownfield High
Brownfield High School hosts a Hats Off to the Cubs pep rally this Friday at 3 25 p m in the BHS Big Gym. Parents and fans are urged to wear hats and red shirts to back the Cubs football team. The Cubs face the Muleshoe Mules at Cub Stadium at 8 p m Friday.
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Brownfield High School
BHS
Cub Stadium
News Briefs And Classifieds On Page Three Highlights
Brief sports notes, business card items, and smaller classifieds appear across page three. Football page references and page navigation hints indicate a mixed digest of local items and quick updates.
Population Down in Brownfield Area Says Census Unofficial
Unofficial figures from the U S Census Bureau indicate Brownfield population declined by 850 from 1980 to 1990, with city manager Dick Fletcher noting official tallies may not be available until next year. Terry County fell 9.4 percent from 14 581 to 13 189 in the decade, a loss linked mainly to the oil industry collapse and a sharp drop in mobile home occupancy.
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United States Census Bureau
Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Census Bureau
Terry County
Fletcher
Cubs Varsity Football Season Tickets On Sale Now
Season tickets for the 1990 Cubs varsity football season are available through tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school business office 601 Tohoka Road. Package price remains 15 dollars with first option for last year’s season ticket holders. The Cubs host five opponents: September 7 Muleshoe September 28 Lamesa Homecoming October 12 Seminole October 26 Cooper November 2 Slaton.
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Tohoka Road
Muleshoe
Lamesa
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