Storms reshape coastal dreams and Texas Ranger irony
Lynn Brisendine weighs hurricane devastation and coastal building risks, arguing against barrier island homes and higher insurance. The piece notes Fran Hugo and Andrew among storms that damaged states and asks if disaster funding should subsidize beachfront living, then shifts to Texas Rangers baseball in West Texas with radio airtime snubs and fan frustration.
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Fran
Hugo
Charleston
S.C
Andrew
Florida
Gulf
Louisiana
Alicia
Allen
Carla
Barrier Islands
County approves 1997 budget and tax rate in Terry County
Terry County Commissioners approve the 1997 budget and a tax rate of 0.663 per 100 valuation after brief discussion. Four commissioners vote. Keesee opposes. He had proposed higher rates of 0.68 and 0.67, citing jail needs and rising costs, and notes road staffing cuts affecting road upkeep.
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Terry County
Earl Brown, Jr
Don Robertson
John Franks
Bill Keesee
Keesee
Hospital Board approves 1996 97 budget and tax rate
The Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors, after a brief discussion Monday night, approved the 1996 97 budget and set the tax rate at 237.17 per 100 valuation. Due to a decrease in property values in the hospital district the revenue raised remains the same as before.
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Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors
BRMC
Mike Click
Click
Chamber board reviews 96 Harvest Festival plans and BRMC updates
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce board discussed Harvest Festival 1996 plans led by Mike Holt and Ann Willis with events on Oct 10 12 including a talent show parade and Terry County Park activities. Prize is 1500 dollars for a couple. details to follow. BRMC revenue projections and bed renovations were also approved, with auxiliary requests for hospital support noted.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
EMS
Brownfield
Terry County Park
Mike Holt
Ann Willis
Watkins enters race for Texas Senate District 28
Odessa Democrat Gary Watkins launched a five city tour from Brownfield announcing his candidacy for Texas Senate District 28 after former Senator John Montford vacated the seat. Watkins stressed leadership, public and higher education, and crime and law enforcement as core priorities.
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Gary Watkins
Odessa
Brownfield
Texas
Senate
John Montford
Lubbock
Texas Tech University
Watkins
Montford
University of Texas
Harvest Festival kicks off 49th Brownfield event in October
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce starts the 49th Annual Harvest Festival countdown with a Roaring Twenties theme. Events run Thursday through Saturday featuring a queen pageant, talent show, parade, farm exhibits, food and crafts, tractor pull, pet show, live entertainment, and a coronation at the amphitheater Main Stage. Local booth participation urged.
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Brownfield
Brownfield Middle School
Lynsee Bayer
Noon Lions Club
Renee Gonzales
ATUC
Amanda Moss
Optimist Club
Deadra McDonald
Rotary Club
Kim Churchwell
Laura Mackey
Terry County
Arrington
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Nat Luz Segovia
Nat and Luz Segovia found a new home in Brownfield after passing through on the way to New Mexico. They opened Best in the West Doughnuts in June, now operating seven days a week with 32 flavors and burritos, and donating leftovers to nursing homes. They credit Jack Cargill, George Cox, and Mr Singletery for help, and say they bought a house and are here to stay.
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Nat
Luz Segovia
Brownfield
Dallas
New Mexico
Nat Segovia
Lubbock Highway
Roswell
Luz
West
Cox Fruit Stand
Jack Cargill
George Cox
Cargill
Cox
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Arlington Diamond Gang
Ranger
Packers - Eagles
KFYO
Rangers
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Packer
Eagle
Brownfield High School
Mallory Newsom
Alex Trevino III
Greg Adair
Young Farmers
Neon Lions
Queen Mother
Andy Timmons
Hospital Board
Brownfield News
Eula Sherrod
Dora White
Lee Watkins
Nat & Luz Segovia
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