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The Terry County Board of Commissioners met Monday to discuss topics on the agenda. The longest discussion centered around Senate Bill 22, relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff’s offices, constables and prosecutor’s offices in rural counties.
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With Halloween around the corner, safety is something that can not be neglected with trick-or-treating. Brownfield Police Chief Chris Kotzur said the police departments patrolling duites do not change the night of Halloween. Some of the police department will be out at City Hall handing out candy at the trunk-or-treat event along with several other businesses. Kotzur mentioned that this could be a safer alternative than the usual trick-or-treating.
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On March 9, 1928, Mary Katherine Britton was born at home near Brinkman, Oklahoma in Greer County. Her parents were A and Willie Lee Halford Britton. Mary Katherine passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home in Brownfield. She was 95 years old.
Read moreThis year’s election season will be winding to a close next month as voters cast ballots concerning 14 possible amendments to the state’s constitution; meanwhile, candidates for next year’s primary elections are beginning the filing process, according to a county official this week.
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The Brownfield City Council met Thursday morning for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss several items on the agenda. The longest discussion was on the cancellation of the Softball tournament during the weekend of October 6th through October 8th. Council members Kelli Mendez, Celso Duran, J.C Tijerina, Leon Pope, Marshall Martell, Mark Williams and Jimmy Garza were all present on the quorum along with Mayor Tom Hesse, City Manager Jeff Davis, City Secretary Kelly Burris and Attorney Matt Wade.
Read moreEditor’s Note: This is the first in a three part series focusing on the Nov. 7 election when voters decide on 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution. The focus is on the first five proposals, along with the language on the ballot, and an explanation of their pros and cons.
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