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The project’s lead scientist is Eun Sung Kan, Ph.D., an AgriLife Research biological engineer at the AgriLife Research center at Stephenville with joint appointments in Texas A&M’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering and at Tarleton State University. Kan concentrates his research on using a unique biochar he has developed to transform wastewater into water for agricultural needs.
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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, coronavirus cases continue to rise. In Terry County, and the Trauma Service Area (TSA) B the COVID-19 hospitalization rate lingers between 25% to 28% daily, with the Brownfield Regional Medical Center (BRMC) ranging between 72% to 85% coronavirus surge med bed capacity. Statewide it is reported there are 12,147 available staffed hospital beds, which includes 844 available staffed ICUs. COVID-19 patients currently occupy 12.1% of total hospital beds.
Read moreThe Brownfield Regional Medical Center board held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 23. In new business, the board discussed and approved an electrical change order for the clinic renovation and discussed and approved the 2021 budget. The board approved the reports from the CNO, CEO, CFO, and medical staff.
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On Thursday Nov. 19, at around 11:14 p.m. the Brownfield Police were dispatched to the 500 block of East Buckley in reference to a subject causing trouble. When Sgt. Matt Valdonado arrived, he tried to detain the subject, Robert Salinas Robles, 30 of Brownfield. According to the Brownfield PD. Robles resisted arrest and assaulted Sgt. Valdonado by striking or stabbing his chest area with a glass goblet several times. Robles was taken into custody and transported to the Terry County Law Enforcement Center where he is being held on an $85,350 bond and is being charged with aggravated assault against a public servant, assault class “C” misdeamenor, family violence, and resisting arrest during search or transport with a deadly weapon.
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Randy Arzabala, 35 of Levelland, is currently in custody at the Terry County Law Enforcement Center. (TCLEC) He has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault against a public servant, evading arrest detention with a motor vehicle, unlawful restraint – exposed to serious bodily injury, fraudulent use or possession of identification items-less than 5, unauthorized use of a vehicle, prohibited substance in a correctional facility, and possession of a controlled substance PG 1 < 1G.
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Celebration services for Sally Rodriguez of Wellman, TX will be 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield. Services will be conducted by Pastor Steve Carter, Calvary Baptist and Les Wilkes, lifetime brother. Viewing will be this Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Sally Duran Rodriguez was born on September 19, 1959 in Mexico City, Mexico to Celso & Maria Duran. Sally graduated from Union I.S.D in 1979. She then graduated from Jessie Lee’s cosmetology Institute in Lubbock Texas but found her career as a Pharmacy Tech for United Supermarkets for 35 years. Sally was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and also a board member for La Mesa de dios Emmaus community. She also served as a member of the Wellman city council. Sally is preceded in death by her Mom, Maria Duran and one brother, Mario Duran. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Eddie Rodriguez of Wellman. Two children, Rod Rodriguez of Wellman, Alix Rodriguez of New London Connecticut. Sally is also survived by 4 siblings. Celso and wife, Sylvia Duran of Brownfield, Sylvia and husband Fernando Casanova of Brownfield, Pat and husband Noe Perez of Lubbock & Mary Lou Duran of Lubbock, also numerous nephews and nieces and survived by the Love of her life, one grandson, Teddy Rodriguez of Brownfield. Pallbearers for her services will be Ethan Chavez of Pendleton California, Greg Wilkes of Lubbock Texas, Tim Cotton of Littlefield, Texas, Celso Duran of Brownfield, Fernando Casanova of Brownfield and Richard Duran of Brownfield. Honorary Pallbearer, Teddy Rodriguez. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Youth organization at Calvary Baptist Church.
Read moreGoodfellows - The annual Christmas campaign is in full swing. If you would like to donate toys, food or make a monetary donation contact Brownfield City Hall at 637-4745 or the Terry Co. Sheriffs Office at 637-2212
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November 23, 2020
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