Wind Turbines Seen as Practical Energy Source Option
The BISD Board of Trustees weighs purchasing three EW15 wind turbine systems. The EW15 promises decades of life, low maintenance, and significant energy cost savings, potentially cutting electrical purchases by up to 50 75 percent where wind and prices are favorable. Public reception varies by location and visibility, with rural areas showing less opposition than populated or tourist zones.
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Bisd Board of
Charles Newcomb
Integrity Wind Systems
Entegrity Wind Systems
Entegritywind.com
Reconnect fees rise for residents starting October
City officials announce higher reconnect charges effective Oct 1. 26 day payment window begins with a turnoff date, then a $25 disconnect fee. Reconnection costs jump to $50 during regular hours, or $75 after hours and on holidays.
Space shuttles through time and risk in steady return
Paper n Ink reflects on Atlantis and shuttle program fixes, noting past catastrophes like Challenger and Columbia shaped cautious optimism. It weighs safety upgrades, planned use to 2010, and future tech as space exploration persists amid public awe and risk.
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Lynn Brisendine
Atlantis
Space
Florida
Earth
Columbia
NASA
Dicer
Chit Oleh
Decaase Oo
Lesetele
Tadnatch Deen
Wheeeonee Anaes
City code officer keeps weeds in check with letters
Brownfield assistant city code enforcement officer Stephanie Williamson reports quarterly to council on efforts to clean up yards and dilapidated structures. She sends certified letters, talks with owners, and uses court action if needed, noting compliance improves on blocks and thank you notes may improve perceptions.
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Stephanie Williamson
Brownfield
Stephanie
Larry Gilbreath
Mitch McElroy
Zoning Board of Adjustments
Glenn Waters
Brownfield High School
Littlefield
City of
Glare Perils on the Road and Safe Driving Tips
Drivers face sun glare during dawn and dusk when visibility drops and hazards rise. Glare can obscure pedestrians bikers and other vehicles, prompting lawsuits as glare obscures traffic devices and signals. Tips emphasize cautious driving ample following distance and sunglasses use.
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Ladonna
United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Dylan Baker
Maverick Walters
Blake Crowley
Kilian James
Tucker Lambert
Noah Salas
Braden Oliver
Adriane Benton
Krish Patel
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Chad Bradley
Andrew Quesada
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Lacey Hall
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