60th Annual Harvest Festival tradition lights Brownfield events
The 60th Brownfield Harvest Festival begins at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct 4 in Brownfield Middle School Auditorium with the Echoes of the Past themed show. Queen Candidates compete in interviews, evening gown, and talent segments for top honors, with various community clubs backing contestants. The parade on Saturday Oct 6 down Broadway leads to Coleman Park for entertainment and the queen crowning plus a $2000 grand prize drawing.
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Brownfield
Diana Seaton
Evening Lions
Katie Richins
Noon Lions
Marlyn Garcia
ATUC
Mallory Newsom
Optimist Club
Aubree Mahan
Rotary Club
Brittni Jakstas
Terry County Sheriff's Posse
Joe Sears
Annessa Faver
Debbie Staudt
Staudt
Door
Jackie Moss
Karisa Flores
Jesse
Faith Cox
Hunter Neill
Coleman Park
Sherry Simpson
Broadway
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield Bucks
Declaration time for eight area offices opens
A local election notice states the filing period for eight area offices in the November 2008 election. First day to file is December 3 and last day is January 2, 2008. Spring primaries occur March 4, 2008. Current incumbents include Sheriff Jerry Johnson, Precinct One Commissioner Eddie Ryburn, County Attorney Ramon Gallegos, and Constable Shawn Cox.
Osu coach’s rant sparks coach and columnist clash
An OSU football coach criticized columnist Jenni Carlson after her commentary on his team’s win over Texas Tech. Respondents split, with some backing the coach while others defend the writer. The debate touched on respect for athletes and media critique.
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Lynn Brisendine
Daily
Oklahoman
Oklahoma State
OSU
Mike Gundy
Texas Tech
Jenni Carlson
Teiag
Tom Grieve
Texas Ranger
Ranger
Ncaa Lee Paper ‘N Ink
College Day at BHS guides seniors on next steps
Brownfield High School hosts College Day with 30 recruiters guiding seniors on testing ACT and SAT early, taking college courses in high school, and visiting campuses. Advisors stress FAFSA deadlines and choosing schools, while stressing loans as long term investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Schlink
Brownfield High School
BHS
Amy Rice
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview
Jeremy Martinez
Midland College
Midland
Texas
New Mexico
Jason Peacock
University of North Texas
Denton
Sarah Smith
McMurry University
Abilene
Rob Simmons
Rice
Josh Burkett
Smith
Dangerous phone scams target locals in wide outreach
Retired residents face bank account scams via calls offering large prizes, with scammers posing as authorities to steal social security numbers. Police emphasize not sharing personal data, avoiding risky online loans, and reporting incidents. Victims often remain silent due to fear or shame, complicating prosecutions across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Schlink
Brownfield
Tony Serbantez
Serbantez
Africa
Canada
Gary Cook
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Earl Brown, Jr
Kelly Moore
Jerry Johnson
Precinct One
Eddie Ryburn
Precinct
Don Robertson
Roxann Turrentine
Ramon Gallegos
Shawn Cox
Joe Heflin
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
James P. Allison
Heflin
County Judges and Commissioners Association
Mark Evans
Julie Anderson
County Progress Magazine
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