West Texans honor 9 11 victims and soldiers
Lub bock County Commissioner and retired Army sergeant Ysidro Gutierrez spoke in Brownfield to remind residents to never forget the 3,000 lives lost on September 11 2001 and to honor soldiers and families. The Knights of Columbus Appreciation Luncheon marked the sixth year of the event with food provided by Key Energy.
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Josie Schlink
Ysidro Gutierrez
Gutierrez
Lubbock County
Brownfield
America
Knights of Columbus
Ernest Panda
Key Energy
Panda
Knights of Columbus Council
Courthouse Square
Department of Public Service
Lubbock
Dennis Melcher
Antonio
Jessica Fuentes
Rainfall totals across Terry County exceed prior years
The region soaked Friday into the weekend with Terry County and the South Plains receiving substantial rain. Brownfield tallied 3.79 inches from Thursday to Sunday, with year to date rainfall at 21.90 inches, surpassing totals from several prior years. Reports from area gins indicate widespread coverage from 2 to over 7 inches, while hail damage was noted mainly on the east side of Brownfield. Agricultural experts warn that assessing cotton damage requires boll opening, as cool temperatures slow heat unit accumulation.
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Tion
Brownfield
Terry County
Terry County Co-op Gin
Johnson Gin
Wellman
Needmore Gin
Meadow Co-op Gin
Lone Star Ag
Tokio
Scott Russell
Chris Bishop
Russell
Bishop
County budget and tax rate approved by Terry County
The Terry County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the 2008 budget totaling 854.88 million and kept the tax rate at 58.4 cents per $100. Property values rose by 64 million, boosting tax revenue despite the unchanged rate. The budget adds 5 percent salary increases and funds roads and bridges and general expenses.
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Commissioners Court
Terry County
Terry Co
Alan Bayer
Bayer
Co. Commission
Remembering 9/11 and the living patriotism it sparked
In a reflective column Lynn Brisendine recalls the 9/11 attacks and the ensuing patriotism that faded over six years. She questions what has been learned and achieved, noting ongoing messages from extremists and the enduring impact on survivors and the nation. See Paper n Ink Page 4.
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Lynn Brisendine
Speaker urges Brownfield freshmen toward college path
Lubbock resident Christi Snaufer told Brownfield High School freshmen to plan for their futures, study hard, keep grades high, and join activities. She noted 90 percent want college, but only about half reach it, and framed the second bull’s eye as ambition during a classroom exercise in the Little Theater.
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Josie Schlink
Lubbock
Christi Snaufer
Brownfield High School
Snaufer
BHS
Little Theater
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