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Although it’s fall, old man winter decided to take charge this week when a winter storm hit Terry County, and the first freeze of the fall and winter seasons took place on Monday morning at 3:15 a.m. The winter storm brought ice and sleet to much of the area.
Read moreCOVID-19 has struck Brownfield and Terry County hard the past few weeks and deaths from the virus have spiked. Last week Brownfield Mayor Geronimo Gonzales signed a proclamation to halt any outdoor events within the city limits of 10 or more people. The specific cancelation of events was for Halloween activities that did not include “trick or treating”.
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Halloween is upon us, and this year COVID-19 will surely make it different for many trick-or-treaters. While protection from the virus will be on most parents’ minds, if they are allowing children to go out to trick or treat, it is also important to protect them as they walk or ride bicycles on the sidewalks and roadways. Motorists and pedestrians can take steps to make this year’s Halloween a safe one. Although Halloween comesbefore the change back to standard
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Friday evening brought news that Terry County native and at least a second generation Terry County farmer Tony Dill had lost his battle with COVID in a Lubbock hospital. This was devastating news to his family and friends, as are all these recent deaths due to COVID.
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Brownfield Mayor Geronimo Gonzales signed a new proclamation for the city on Thursday morning limiting the gathering of people in outdoor spaces due to the rapid rise of the coronavirus in Terry County and Brownfield.
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Texas U.S. House Dist. 19 Representative Jodey Arrington hosted a virtual town hall meeting Thursday afternoon with several leaders from Terry County and Brownfield in attendance and the topic of rural healthcare took center stage.
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The Texas unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent in September up from 7 percent in August, but much lower than the high of 13.5 percent in April when the peak of COVID-19 impacts took place.
Read moreNY futures rallied further this week, as December gained another 272 points to close at 71.94 cents.
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