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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1997
Page
1
City manager Dick Fletcher explains a software change and new meter-reading methods caused 4 to 6 extra days on bills mailed September 15. Some charges cover July 14 to August 20 or July 24 to August 28 amid record summer electricity use.
The Brownfield City Council will hold a 7 30 a m special meeting at City Hall to consider using city land for a Texas Youth Commission site that would house 330 youths and 300 workers, with expansion to 660 beds and 600 employees in two years. BIDCorp has optioned the site, potentially mooting the council action, while utility service extension to the site near the Jim Rudd Jail Transfer Facility on Lamesa Highway is also on the agenda.
The Terry County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program operates as a boot camp style facility in the Wellman Union School System site. About 20 expelled Brownfield students attend, earning 500 points to graduate with strict daily routines, physical training, chores, and disciplined study under Scott Jackson and J B Burse.
The 50th Brownfield Harvest Festival starts Oct 2 with a 7 p.m. talent show at Brownfield Middle School Auditorium featuring four queen candidates from local clubs plus additional acts. Queen entrants Tyler Willis Marissa Vela Natasha Cornett Linsey Graham represent Rotary ATUC Optimist Club Noon Lions. Eddie Prince hosts. reception follows in Seleta Jane Club.
A letter to the editor defends the Brownfield News stance on rumors and closed meetings. The writer argues for reporting open discussions while respecting private legal and real estate matters, criticizing sensationalism and urging fair, complete coverage of public meetings.
Ronna Millican blends church roles and daycare work at Calvary Baptist. She directs Precious Care Daycare with 13 children and leads SONshine Promises a grief support program for all ages while teaching Sunday School.
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