Take By Lynn Brisendine Tomorrow Labor-Saving Device and Texas Amendments
A Texas election looms with 25 constitutional amendments on the ballot while Rep. Jim Rudd signals re-election plans and urges study of each amendment. The piece notes NFL strike clashes, egg hurling and unloaded shotguns at picket lines, and concerns about youth influence amid political and sports headlines.
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Texas
Jim Rudd
Brownfield Noon Lions
Austin
Rudd
NFL
Commissioners to mull subsidy for commodity distributions
Terry County commissioners will consider a request from South Plains Community Action Association to assess three cents per pound on all butter and cheese distributions within the county. The agency, which serves Brownfield Meadow and Wellman, would use the funds to cover increased costs after Texas DHS stopped funding the program, potentially costing about 735 dollars monthly for Terry County.
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Terry County
South Plains Community Action Association
Community Action
Brownfield
Meadow
Wellman
Bill Powell
Levelland
Texas Department of Human Services
DHS
Brownfield Sampler Trade Show for Merchants and Lions
City merchants are invited to display wares at the Brown field Sampler trade show sponsored by the BBA and Lions clubs. Booths are still available with free admission in exchange for a food can or a Christmas toy. The event runs November 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and November 8 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the old Farr's Super Market building, 5th and Main, with a Christmas fashion show, free eye exams, and demonstrations by local businesses.
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BBA/Lions
Brownfield
Farr's Super Market
Main
Lions Clubs
Brownfield Business Association
Ible
the Goodfellows
Boy Scout earns world conservation award in Texas
Carren Cagle of Brownfield Troop 774 received Scouting environment honors this week, the first local member in a decade. The eighth grader earned the World Conservation Award after a week at Tres Ritas camp in New Mexico, completing a 500 word environmental science report and five requisite badges. Duane Moss presented the award at a court of honor, with Cagle describing long nights and steady pursuit of conservation goals.
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Scouting
Brownfield
Carren Cagle
Dan and
Judy Cagle
Cagle
Wellman
Carlen
Duane Moss
SCS
Terry County
Tres Ritas
New Mexico
Abused women aided by Brownfield Protective Services
Brownfield's Women's Protective Services, a satellite of WPS in Lubbock, has aided local abuse victims since May. Director Kay Lincoln Huckabee notes the need grows, with a 24 hour crisis line and volunteers for direct service, advocacy, speakers, and office support. The program stresses community resources and non discriminatory support despite shelter constraints.
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Brownfield Women’s Protective Services
WPS
Lubbock
Kay Lincoln Huckabee
Terry County
Texas Tech
Huckabee
Speakers Bureau
Brownfield
Entomologist to discuss wheat rust problems
Entomologist Dr Pat Morrison and Dr Harold Kaufman will discuss wheat rust Russian wheat aphids and other wheat diseases at a Tuesday Oct 6 7 p.m. meeting in the Terry County Park Amphitheater Brownfield The session covers identification prevention and cost impact.
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Terry County Park
Brownfield
Pat Morrison
Harold Kaufman
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Garry Hensley
Boy Scouts
Carlen Cagle
Kelly Sinclair
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Kay L. Huckabee
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