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Pet owners know that their beloved furry companions are susceptible to various health problems, ranging from heart murmurs to parasites to contagious diseases. But for dogs and puppies, in particular, there is one diagnosis that is the last thing any pet owner wants to hear-distemper. That was the case when Reeds Ranch and Rescue located in West Texas and a partner with Friends of Brownfield Animal shelter reported having 20 plus distemper cases in late August, early September. Distemper is one of the top 11 most deadly diseases in dogs. Here are the symptoms, how puppies get the virus, how to treat it and prevent it.
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Early voting for the November 2 Constitutional Amendment election begins tomorrow and runs through October 29 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. All early voting will be done at the Elections Office at 507-A West Main Street. All registered voters are able to participate in early voting.
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It was recently announced Jim Rudd Transfer Facility will be shutting its doors and moving inmates and staff members to other locations owned and operated by the TDCJ. Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation Director Brian Brisendine spoke on the closing of the facility and how it will affect the community.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Brownfield had a new officer join its ranks in Charles Blake Milstead, 29. Blake joined the academy in January, graduated on July 30, and began working in Brownfield and Terry County on August 23.
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The Brownfield City Council met Thursday morning for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Every member of the council was present for the meeting and a few of the department heads were also present. There were no public comments so the board moved on to the items on the agenda.
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Brownfield played Sweetwater at Dora Roberts Community Center in Big Springs, where the Cubs clinched the B-District Championship 10-4.
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Brownfield resident Pete Malachi Garza was arrested on Friday, October 8 on charges of sexual assault from an out of county warrant issued by the Canyon Police Department of Randall County. Garza was arrested at 8:30 a.m.
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Election Day voting for the Constitutional Amendments will be held November 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at designated precinct voting areas in Terry County.
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