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One of the positives that hopefully came out of the 2020 quarantine is that we finally had no excuse for not tackling those little projects around the house we’d been putting off. One of mine was my closet. To paint a good picture for you, it wasn’t a total mess. Quite the opposite really— my closet was neat and organized. The problem was that I wasn’t happy with most of my clothes. Every morning I’d go from one hangar to the next, skipping over item after item that I knew didn’t fit right until I found something to wear.
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The Brownfield maintenance crews have been working nonstop since Thursday, Feb. 18 according to Water Superintendent James Nix. After the winter storm passed, the water, electrical, and maintenance crews have been dealing with pipes breaking, with the one on the corner of Tate and 1st being the 13th break with many busting within one hour from each other across the city.
Read moreAfter the winter storm that began on Feb. 11, Governor Gregg Abbott declared a state of emergency. On Feb. 20 President Biden approved the major disaster declaration by Abbott and released funds from FEMA to the state of Texas.
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The water main on 1300 E. Tate broke Wednesday, Feb. 17, which caused the City to not only send maintenance employees out to fix the main the same day but also released a notice to residents regarding the boiling of water before consumption or use such as washing hands, face, brushing teeth, and drinking. This notice is due to the water main break causing the city to drop the pressure for the Brownfield.
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The Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, Feb. 15 for its monthly meeting, but with the winter weather advisory there were only four members who participated: Tim Swaringen, Will Hawkins, Cat Gonzalez, and Cody Churchwell.
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When the Brownfield City Council met on Thursday, Feb. 18 and heard quarterly reports, one item on the agenda brought plenty of discussion from the board, the 2020-21 strip paving project.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has programs that provide assistance. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices are prepared with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to residents, agricultural producers and impacted communities.
Read moreThe Brownfield track and field team has been preparing for the return of spring sports for a long time. Head coach Taheric Brantley has been working with his players since November instead of January, which is the regular start for the season. He is doing this because last season the team had its season cut short due to COVID-19, and this year the meets will be done differently to stay in compliance with COVID regulations set by the state and University Interscholastic League and there will be less meets than before.
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