BRMC Introduces Thallium Scanner Weighing Local Benefits
Brownfield Regional Medical Center adds a thallium scanner with a stress test system to detect heart disease locally. Directors Casarez and Lee say the new setup lets patients avoid trips to Lubbock for thallium scans and, if abnormal results arise, pursue angiograms and potential open heart surgery locally or in Lubbock.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Lubbock
David Casarez
Michael Lee
Lee
Brownfield
Uled
BRMC
Casarez
Judge Moore sentences multiple defendants in 121st District Court
In the 121st District Court Judge Kelly Moore handed down sentences for several defendants. James Edward Jacquez received a 20 month state jail term after adjudication of guilt on burglary charges. Michael Ray Childers got 24 months in state jail, five years probation, and a $500 fine for cocaine possession. Carlos Almaraz Jr. drew eight years state prison, eight years community supervision, a $500 fine, and an 18 month license suspension, with transfer to a treatment center. Maurice Brown faced 10 years in state prison, 10 years community supervision, a $2,000 fine, 18 month license suspension, and 30 days in Terry County Jail. Richard Jerome Bergara received 22 months state jail time, five years probation, a $500 fine, and transfer to a treatment center.
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Kelly Moore
James Edward Jacquez
Michael Ray Childers
Carlos Almaraz Jr
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Court Regional
Maurice Brown
Brown
Terry County
Richard Jerome Bergara
Time to still register for November elections
Terry County residents who are not registered must enroll by 5 p.m. October 10 to vote in the November 7 general election. Register at the Terry County Clerk’s office in the courthouse. Early voting runs October 23 through November 3. Mail ballots require a written request by October 31 to Willis at 637 8551.
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Terry County
Ann Willis
Willis
Subliminal Stories and a Guilty Plea in Brief
This week’s column surveys subliminal advertising debates sparked by a Republican ad using RATS loops and the Democrats’ criticism. It notes the Ho Lee espionage case near Los Alamos ending with a judge’s apology and Lee’s guilty plea to mistreating top secrets.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
United States
Ho Lee
New Mexico
Lee
Los Alamos
Court House
Spy case and Bob Knight clash in mixed headlines
A reader questions how a guilty plea over mishandled secret material is treated, calling for accountability if foul play occurred. The column also revisits Bob Knight, praising coaching but criticizing temper, predicting the story may recur.
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Lee
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