National Guard Armory in Brownfield Faces Sale Turning Point
Brownfield nears a sale of the Texas National Guard Armory on Terry County Park hill. The 1959 building housed training, the Terry County Fair, agriculture shows, and events like Old Settlers Reunion. With unit disbandment the city risks new ownership and use. Mayor Brad Moore raised the issue at a recent council meeting to explore civic youth facility options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Peebles
Brownfield
Texas National Guard Armory
Terry County Park
Terry County
Old Settlers
American Legion Hall
National Guard
Brad Moore
City weighs Brownfield armory purchase option from state
The Brownfield City Council eyed buying the state owned armory to save the Terry County Fair and other services. Texas Military Facilities Commission executive director Jerry Malcom outlined the surplus property rules, appraisal processes, and bidding steps with a Nov. 4 commission meeting decision likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Jerry Malcom
Texas Military Facilities Commission
Austin
Terry County
Malcom
Texas National Guard
Texas
Moore
City of
Commission
General Land Office
BIDCorp tax status debate moves toward city vote
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation faces a choice between 4A and 4B tax status as officials weigh expanding BIDCorp activities beyond industrial projects. Mayor Brad Moore argues 4B would broaden avenues like street repairs and entertainment to spur job growth, while Economic Development Director Jack Cargill warns of limited funds and notes current revenue. The issue, framed as public referendum, centers on BIDCorp’s ability to attract diverse development and create jobs without overextending its budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Decker
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Jack Cargill
Jimmy Hammons
Brad Moore
Cargill
Amoco
Bidcorp
Texas
Lubbock
Moore
Brownfield
County Harvest Festival set for October 9 1999
The Harvest Festival theme Once Upon a Time a Fairy Tale Harvest Festival runs from October 7 to October 9 with about 80 booths signed up and room for more. Parade entries and entertainment slots remain open and the Chamber office 637 2564 handles lineups. A talent show is planned for Thursday October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sears
Chamber
Terry County Fair 1999 Opens With Workday At Armory
The 24th annual Terry County Fair on the hill at the National Guard Armory begins with a Wednesday workday for Fair Association members to set up tables and display cases. The schedule for October 7 and 8 includes entry submission from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., pet show pre-registration, and hours for fresh flower arrangements, with armory access closing at 6 p.m. on October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
National Guard
Fair Association
Information Desk
Armory
Paper and Ink on Disasters Across the Nation
columnist laments frequent disasters from earthquakes to hurricanes, recalls Snyder quake, notes Floyd devastation on the east coast, and warns of ongoing flood damage in North Carolina Virginia and New Jersey. mentions NASA, North Carolina swine and poultry losses, water contamination, and rescue challenges. shares plea to be thankful for West Texas weather and prayers for Carolinas victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Taiwan
West
Texas
Snyder
South Plains
Floyd
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
North Carolina
Virginia
New Jersey
Dennis
Carolinas
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Guard Armory
Terri Gonzales
Justin Green
Ginny Andrews
Amy Tidwell
Farron Vowell
Kelsey Pittman
Gonzales
Caleb Hester
Allee
Hammons
Lynn Brisendine
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!