Terry County Commissioners approve 1984 budget and tax rate
The Terry County Commissioners met September 26 in the county courthouse with all present. They approved the 1984 budget showing an assessed valuation of 1,280,201,310 and left the tax levy at 20 cents, the same as last year, with total county taxes of 2,560,402.62 and estimated collection of 2,432,382.49 for the current year. Delinquent taxes are projected at 76,812.08. Judge Carolyn Proctor completed a 20 hour course to comply with Article 5972 of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes.
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Terry County
Carolyn Proctor
Jim
Brownfield to add ammonia in water treatment this fall
Brownfield will add a new chemical to its water system as regulators enforce an Environmental Protection Agency rule under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The November 1983 limit on trihalomethanes aims to curb cancer risk from chlorine reacting with organic matter. Animal studies show potential cancer links, though no human cases are documented. Brownfield’s primary water source is described but cut off.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Brownfield
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Lake Meridith
Lubbock
Dick Fletcher
Austin
Texas
Fletcher
Paper a Tuk By Lynn Brisendine Paper a Tuk By Lynn Brisendine
A reminiscence by Lynn Brisendine recounts a 1977 interview with a Carter family member, noting her gracious manner and faith. The piece pivots to local water news in Brownfield, detailing the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority chloramine disinfection start and EPA compliance, plus dialysis safety warnings.
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North Carolina
Carter
Jimmy
Billy
Miz Carter
Terry County Fair features 12 departments and schedule
The eighth Terry County Fair runs October 6 to 8 at the National Guard Armory in Brownfield with 12 departmental exhibits plus outside displays and a barnyard for kids. Exhibits are accepted October 6 from 8 am to 6 pm and October 7 from 8 am to 8:30 am. Judging begins October 7 at 8:30 am. the fair opens to the public at 1 pm and runs until 7 pm October 7 and 11 am to 6 pm October 8. A Harvest Festival shuttle operates October 8, with a concessions stand. Information booklets are available at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce.
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Terry County
National Guard
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield Spirit of the Plains Band Wins 4A Best Band
Brownfield High School Spirit of the Plains marching band won Class 4A Best Band at the South Plains Fair Parade in Lubbock marching 3 miles with 50 bands. Band director Rob Lovett praised their performance. On Saturday the percussion section earned first place at the Jones Stadium contest at Texas Tech University.
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Brownfield High School
South Plains Fair
South Plains
Lubbock
BHS
Rob Lovett
Jones Stadium
Texas Tech University
Brownfield man escapes jail after assault on officer
Peter Anthony Martinez, a Brownfield man, was charged with forcibly assaulting Officer James Geddes to escape from Brownfield Police Department custody around 7 10 p m Monday. Geddes was treated for head injuries. Martinez was captured Tuesday in Denver City and faces four charges including escape and unauthorized use of a vehicle with a $100 000 bond sought.
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Brownfield
Peter Anthony Martinez
James Geddes
Martinez
Geddes
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Denver City
Nelson
Sheriff's Department
County Cotton Defoliation Meeting Presented by Extension Service
A county wide cotton defoliation meeting is set for Tuesday October 4 at 7 30 p m in the Energas Flame Room 219 West Hill Dr James Supak area agronomist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service will discuss defoliation The Terry County Extension Crops Committee and Terry Soil and Water Conservation District sponsor the event The district will also hold its annual board of directors election for Director of Lee Cotton after the program Page 12
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West Hill
Brownfield
James Supak
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Terry County Extension Crops Committee
Terry Soil and Water Conservation District
Supak
Terry
Grand Jury to consider 19 cases in Terry County
The Terry County Grand Jury must convene at 9:30 a.m. on October 5 to review 19 cases, including Rhonda Bearden for marijuana possession and Esteban Morin Cisneros Jr for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, along with several burglary and theft charges.
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Terry County
Rhonda Jean Bearden
Dorothy Holcombe
Esteban Morin Cisneros, Jr
Tommy Sifuentes
Oscar Alvarado
David Ryan Drummond
Steven Paul Cerniglia
Timmy Ray Morris
Harvest Festival Plans Oct 8 Parade and Queen Coronation
The 1983 Harvest Festival runs Oct 6 to Oct 8 in Brownfield with a Queen Candidate Talent Show, a downtown parade to Coleman Park at 10 a.m., continuous shows at the amphitheater, and a grand finale at 7:30 p.m. featuring the Queen Coronation. Prizes include a $1750 Disney World trip and $6000 in cash and prizes.
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Brownfield
Coleman Park
BHS
Larry McVay
Parade
Queen
Wellman
Sherry Hale
Wanda Morgan
Angel Fire
Chris Miller
South Plains Acro Spirit
Terry Twirlers
Bob Suggs
Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
Orlando Florida
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Lee
Trade Development Committee
Edward Masse J Bar M
Craig Staudt
Staudt
Lisa Verble
Alco
Leigh Garner
V & L Home Furnishings
Joe Sears
Odell’s
Lynn Brisendine
Spirit Band
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