High on the Hybrid
Brownfield couple Tommy and Betty Hamilton adopted a Toyota Prius in December 2002 seeking a cleaner, tech driven vehicle. The Prius operates on gasoline and electricity with batteries in front and rear, delivering 45 to 65 miles per gallon amid rising fuel prices. Betty cites environmental impact as a key concern, while Tommy enjoys the technology.
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Mitch Word
Tommy
Betty Hamilton
Brownfield
Noah
Hamiltons
Betty
TWICE AS NICE Prius love at first sight replaces Camry
They chose a Prius over a Camry saying it would be fun and better for the environment, noting the Prius is advertised as 85 90 pollution free. She cites a post 9 11 news report claiming higher mpg could lessen dependence on foreign oil, acknowledging optimism. See Hybrid Vehicles Page 4.
Brownfield Eyes Long Term City Recreation Project
Scott Jackson of the Brownfield Parks Board outlined a long term plan funded by Innovative Landscapes of Lubbock. Plans focus on golf, basketball and softball facilities with phased development over three to five years. A 45 day window for drawings precedes City Council review, with public hearings possible and grant funding on hold until firm plans emerge. Local support exists but remains cautious until concrete plans are tabled.
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Garry Peebles
Scott Jackson
City of Brownfield Parks Board
Jackson
Parks Board
Innovative Landscapes
Lubbock
Brownfield
California
Osama
Herdo
FBI
Adam Yahiye Gadahn
Commander Cody shines in Texas Tech debut and Hodges family ties
The piece highlights Cody Hodges as Texas Tech's quarterback delivering over 400 passing yards in his first start. It notes his twin brother Slade Hodges and their father Steve Hodges, a Hereford athlete, with memories of high school sports and local pride. The writer shifts to condemn a terror threat, calling for justice and warning about fanaticism.
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Lynn Brisendine
Commander Cody
Cody Hodges
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Nick
Commander
Lubbock
Cody
Slade
Steve Hodges
Hodges
Hereford Whitefaces
Twins
Hereford
Susan
Herd
Hodges Twins
Texas
Red Raiders
Emergency personnel honored at Brownfield Middle Thursday
Emergency personnel from Brownfield and Terry County will be honored at Brownfield Middle School Thursday at 2 30 p m in a ceremony recognizing those who died in the September 11 2001 attacks and thanking local responders including Brownfield Police Department Terry County Sheriff Department Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department Texas Department of Public Safety and BRMC MS Students will greet honorees along the sidewalk and the event continues at the 3 15 pep rally in the BMS Gym Rita Murry coordinating the event First Baptist Church Minister Randy Land will speak and the public is invited to attend the outside ceremony and the rally
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Brownfield Middle School
Terry County
Brownfield
BMS
Rita Murry
America the Beautiful
First Baptist Church
Randy Land
Brownfield City Council to hold hearing on 2005 tax rate
The Brownfield City Council meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in regular session with a public hearing on the proposed 2005 property tax rate. Other items include designating the official newspaper for 2005-2006, authorizing an interlocal drug enforcement agreement with Terry County, BIDCorp board appointment, Type 2 event approval for the Chamber, a briefing from the Recreational Director, filling the unexpired Planning and Zoning seat, appointing Zoning Board members, ordinances on sewer service fees, a resolution adopting the National Interagency Incident Management System as the city standard, and a budget amendment for FY 2004-2005.
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Brownfield
Bob Brewer
Terry County
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Bidcorp
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Scott Jackson
Brownfield Planning and Zoning
Charlie Bentley
Brownfield Zoning Board of Adjustment
City of
National Interagency
City of Brownfield
Terry County approves 2006 budget and tax rate
The Terry County Commissioners in regular session approved the 2006 budget and tax rate after two public hearings. The rate was set at 64.40 cents per $100, above the effective rate but below last year’s 70.7 cents, aided by a valuation increase of about $77,000. County Auditor Alan Bayer noted compliance with legal guidelines.
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Terry County
Ronny Burran
Alan Bayer
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