Farm Tour buses roll Thursday in Terry County event
Six to seven air conditioned buses will begin loading at 8:30 a.m. from First Baptist Church for a free 50 mile tour of crops including cotton and sorghum. Stops include Texas Tech Experiment Station with talks by Dr Daniel Kreig and Dr James Supak, a county farm stop with three annual awards, and Coleman Park for a free barbeque. Guides listed. sponsors noted with one missing name.
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Brownfield district sees enrollment rise despite high school drop
After two weeks of classes Brownfield Independent School District reports overall enrollment up from 2,672 to 2,767, an increase of 95 students. Brownfield High School shows a 31 student decline blamed on missing schedules and possible moves while other campuses post gains, with Middle School at 654 students up 53 and Oak Grove, Colonial Heights, and the BISD four year program all adding pupils.
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Highway Dept upgrades Terry highway stretch in Texas
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation began leveling driving lanes on U S 62 82 between Brownfield and the Terry County line a 14 mile section. Stanley Burreson Brownfield Maintenance Supervisor said the project will take a few weeks with southbound traffic reduced to one lane during work.
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Hockley County
City Council Sets Early Meeting Time for Farm Tour
Brownfield City Council will meet at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday September 19 with one agenda item the removal of a large bucket truck. Bids will be accepted during the session.
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Brownfield Trustees Hold Closed Session on Lawsuit and Bleacher Bid
Brownfield School Trustees spent two hours in a closed executive session to discuss a July filed voting rights lawsuit against BISD and to review three bids for gym bleachers. The board accepted Intercall Corporation of Dallas at 7,800 dollars with optional 1,913 dollars for electric power and motorized maneuvering.
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Pete Rose's record sparkles as sports icon praised
Local writer praises Pete Rose for breaking Ty Cobb's hits mark and for his game worthy spirit. The piece highlights Rose's old school love of baseball, willingness to stay in the public eye, and his impact beyond earnings. The column notes community support for school bleachers funded by two citizens and season-ticket sales.
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Cubs Face Snyder Tigers In First Home Game At Cub Stadium
The Brownfield Cubs return home to Cub Stadium Friday at 8 p.m. to host the Snyder Tigers in their first of three 4A meetings this season. Snyder is 1-1 after a 42-28 win over Big Spring and a 12-8 loss to Lubbock Dunbar, with big, deep lines and a standout QB Mike McWilliams and running back Justin Webb. Coach Roy Farmer notes Snyder’s 75-man depth and predicts a tough but preparation-building clash as Cub defense clamps down on Williams and Lamesa-era improvements spark confidence for district play.
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Governor White names Judge Anderson to new post Panhandle district
Texas Governor Mark White announced the appointment of Ray Anderson as presiding judge of the 9th administrative Judicial District of Texas. He will serve a four year term while remaining judge of the 121st Judicial District. Anderson succeeds E E Jordan of Amarillo and will supervise 27 district and five county courts at law across 54 Panhandle and West Texas counties.
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Garcia wins Brownfield News Football Contest week two
Eli Garcia placed first with near perfect picks earning a $15 prize after a Tennessee UCLA tie and Cowboys upset. Cody Marrow earned $10 for second, Tommy Fletcher $5 for third, Tim Melcher and Manuel Hernandez tied to win season grand prize drawing entries. 16 games weekly, 10 weeks more.
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