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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The City of Brownfield and Brownfield Power & Light are getting into the Christmas spirit as they begin placing the lighted Christmas ornaments on the poles throughout the main roads in town. There are approximately 100 to 120 lighted ornaments. They are expected to be finished on Thursday Nov. 19. (Contributed photo/staff photo)
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COVID-19 virus deaths continue to rise in Terry County with 21 being reported as of Tuesday. According to the South Plains Public Health District (SPPHD), Terry County now has 811 confirmed cases, 251 active, 539 recoveries, and 21 fatalities. These numbers continue to rise as Trauma Service Area (TSA) B is at a 26% COVID-19 hospitalization rate. Brownfield Regional Medical Center is at a 73% med surge, however, they are working on adding additional beds.
Read moreThis Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC Program to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. A popular trend during the Thanksgiving holiday, “Blackout Wednesday” occurs on the eve of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the trend encourages the heavy consumption of alcohol, which is why we’re working hard to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
Read moreBrownfield Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, Nov. 19 1:30 p.m. at Dusty Creek Gifts & More, 1319 Tahoka Rd., Suite B
Read moreThe Brownfield City Council is set to have a regular scheduled meeting Thursday Nov. 19 at 7:30 a.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. On the agenda for consideration and discussion is:
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As the pandemic continues to pose risks for Tech students, the university’s decision to extend the winter break until Jan. 20 and to have just one day dedicated to spring break on March 19 may be on people’s minds.
Read more(November 16, 2020) - Texas gas prices have risen 3.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.80/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 5.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 43.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) state’s school financial accountability rating system (FIRST), helps guarantee that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve those practices. This system is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.
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