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The Brownfield Industrial Economic Corporation officially added a new member to their board on Monday. Pam Brock, owner of Oooh La La, a local boutique, officially became a board member replacing outgoing board President Judy Besler. The board’s policies only allow a member to hold a seat for six years, or two three-year consecutive terms. Besler, who took the helm of president last year was awarded an appreciation plaque for her dedication and support of BIDCorp. “I want to say thank you to the board and the city for the confidence that you have had in me. These past six years has been great and I hope that BIDCorp continues to stay strong” said Besler.
Read moreA.W. Tozer is quoted as saying something that makes me think of fathers. He said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing to us.” Obviously, my answer to this (as I already pointed out) is the word Father. That’s what comes to mind for me when I think of God.
Read morePeter and Liz Anderson of Brownfield and Theresa and Jay Lode of Prescott, AZ announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Hannah Joy Anderson and Daniel Aaron Lode. Hannah is a 2007 graduate of BHS, Lubbock Christian University, and the Denver Art Institute. She is employed by Montana Silversmiths as a graphic designer. Daniel is a telecommunications contractor and manages a home repair business. The couple will marry August 1 in Butte, Montana and will make their home in Billings, Montana.
Read moreGasBuddy’s fuel transaction data reveals local economies and varying degrees of stay-at-home orders
Read moreThe Brownfield City Council met on Tuesday for a budget workshop session. This was the first of about four or five they will have as they get ready to set the budget in September. There was much talk about some budget cuts and savings throughout the hour long meeting and not eliminating any positions. City Manager Jeff Davis said, “This is the first of many budget sessions we’ll have. This meeting was mainly preliminary discussions, kinda where we would like to go with the budget.” There will be at least one more session in July and two more in August, the first one in August will include each department head meeting with the council to discuss capital expenses.
Read moreTerry County needs a good rain soon if the cotton crop is going to survive. According to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), Terry County is sitting at a 487.98. That’s just a little over 12 points before the index shows Terry County in a severe drought. Unlike the KBDI, The United States Drought Monitor already has half of Terry County in a “D2” drought classification or severe drought. Terry County has received 3.17 inches of rain to date, 4.23 inches below average as of the end of June if it does not rain, and the future forecast is grim.
Read moreWASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after introducing The Ports-to-Plains Highway Act of 2020, legislation that, if passed, would be a critical step in highway expansion that is projected to increase Texas GDP $55.6 billion in the first 20 years:
Read moreOn Thursday Steve Rhodes, Brownfield boys varsity head basketball coach,announced he would be retiring after a 32 year coaching career. Rhodes came to Brownfield in 2016 replacing Coach Dustin Faught who left for San Angelo Central.
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