Florida Lottery Debate: Winners, Losses, and National Implications
A reflective column critiques Florida’s mega lottery, noting $100 million awarded yet many lose. It questions long term gains for state finances and citizens, contrasts big winners with struggling families, and warns a national lottery could strain public finances and expectations. A poll shows broad support for a national lottery, but the piece argues risks outweigh benefits.
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Florida
Chamber of Commerces
Terry County Farm Tour set for Thursday with bus route
The Terry County Farm Tour begins at 9 a.m. from the First Baptist Church parking lot and covers 121 farms on a 50 mile route ending at Terry County Park for a barbecue lunch. Awards include Outstanding Farmer and Agribusiness honors with several speakers and narrated bus stops along the way.
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Kelly Sinclair
Terry County
Terry
First Baptist Church
Duane Moss
Soil Conservation Office
H-Bar-C
Glenn Lubke
Lewis Waters
Terry County OKs airport upgrade plan funding bid
In a special session on September 19 1990 Terry County Commissioners approved the airport project participation agreement with the Texas Aviation Board. If approved the county would receive over 764000 from the federal government toward runway extension upgrades with about 37000 local match. County Judge Herb Chesshir credited Texas Aviation Board head Clay Wilkins for moving the project along and noted a water pollution test pending could affect the grant but current signs were favorable.
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Kelly Sinclair
Terry County
Texas Aviation Board
Jasper Jowers
Bill Keesee
Herb Chesshir
Chesshir
Clay Wilkins
Water Board
Texas Water Control Board
Second Week Grid Contest Winners Named
The second week of the NEWS football contest concluded with one out of town winner and two locals collecting cash prizes after high scores and close outcomes. A tie-breaker determined the top two, confirming near perfect scores and strong guessing across participants.
Brownfield CISD enrollments show slight decline from last year
Brownfield CISD trustees heard enrollment figures for grades K through 12. As of Sept 10 2 695 students were enrolled with five more since then bringing total to 2 700, down from 2 778 last year. High school had 629 students. Middle School saw 11 new students with 7th grade leading at 218. Intermediate School total reached 442 with 212 in some grade.
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Raymond Holguin
Brownfield Cisd
Jack Pinson
Brownfield
Pinson
Handicapped Parking Law Tightened in Brownfield
Brownfield police pledge strict enforcement of handicapped parking rules after motorists ignore markings and use spots near busy stores. Chief J T Churchwell cites a city ordinance requiring signs, notes that warnings failed, and urges compliance for disabled residents. Tax Collector Rechelle Davis offers stickers and temporary cards at the Courthouse with modest fees.
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Brownfield
J.T. Churchwell
Churchwell
Terry County
Rechelle Davis
Davis
Brownfield High pep rally sets Black Out theme
Brownfield High School hosts a 3 20 p m pep rally in the BHS Big Gym with cheerleaders and the Athletic Booster Club urging fans to wear black shirts to support the Cubs football team. Cubs football kickoff against Seagraves is at 8 p m Friday. A called Terry Memorial Hospital District meeting Thursday at noon will discuss the proposed emergency juvenile shelter in Brownfield Regional Medical Center's meeting room.
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Brownfield High School
BHS
Cubs
Terry Memorial Hospital District
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Mid-East addresses reviewed for service members
Brownfield and Lubbock post offices announce new mailing addresses for U S Army Air Force and Marine Corps personnel in Saudi Arabia and on ships in the region. Ground forces should use APO New York 09848-0006 and naval personnel should use FPO New York 09866-0006. Eligible residents should follow postal and Saudi customs rules and contact local post offices for details.
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Terry County
Saudi Arabia
Army
Air Force
Marine Corps
APO
New York
Navy
Saudi
FPO
Brownfield
Claims and Inquiry
Lubbock
Inside Today Football Page Business Card Sports
A brief listing notes the football page coverage across sections on pages 8 9 12 10 and 11, indicating where features and game notes appear within the newspaper. It flags the sports pages as the primary source for football content in today’s edition.
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A. Srr
By Lynn Brisendine
Terry Farm
James Steele
Kermitt Shults
Thomas Hall
Brownfield Seed and Delinting Co
Scott Hamm
Moss
Dan Craig
Texas Tech
Gary Walker
Sandyland
Brownfield News
Brownfield Intermediate School
Jane Phillips
John Vasquez
Kasey Simpson
Helen Medina
Kristopher Clark
Janna Forbes
Commissioners OK
BCISD
WHS
Wellman High School
J-Bob's Steak House
Tiffany Moorhead
Melissa Cornelius
Mary Gallegos
Jason Lusk
Carlen Creele
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