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The Brownfield City Council met Thursday morning to an unusually packed building, some attendees stood in the hallway. Those in attendance are current city employees ranging from the fire department to the police department, and the many utility divisions such as electrical and water. The workers came out to support each other as the Council’s agenda included the Texas Municipal League intergovernmental employee benefits pool regarding the city health insurance program. Ten people signed up to comment on the agenda item.
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As students, parents, and teachers prepare to begin the first day of the 2021-2022 school year tomorrow, Brownfield Superintendent Chris Smith discussed the events leading up to the day and what to expect this year. This school year will be much different for everyone involved as it is a return to normalcy after doing virtual school last year due to COVID, but there will be some significant changes as middle school students will be attending their new campus and high school students will attend a temporary campus until the new high school’s construction is completed.
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A 2005 Dodge Van and a 2000 Chevy 1500 pick up truck were involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Lubbock Road and Powell St on Wednesday, August 18. Neither driver was injured. Brownfield EMS and Brownfield Police Department responded to the scene.
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The Brownfield tennis team hosted 4A district opponent and defending champions Seminole in a very close duel on Tuesday, August 17. The Lady Cubs and Cubs went up against a formidable team in the first game of district play, and the Lady Cubs and Cubs used a run in singles play to seal an upset 11-8 win over the Maidens and Indians. The win also secured head coach Rich Hammons’ 200th win of his career.
Read moreBrownfield Retired Teachers Association - will meet September 7, 2021 at 11:00 at the Terry County Senior Center. The meeting will include: a catered meal, door prizes, and two guest speakers. District 17 President Terri Navrkal and legislature Chair Eric McKnight. Wearing masks is optional.
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Funeral services for Jerry Allen, 88, of Chandler, were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021 at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Gray officiating. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Allen passed away August 15, 2021 in Tyler. Jerry Dee Allen was born October 15, 1932 in Brownfield, Texas, the son of Alvie Lee Allen and Georgia Mae (Luker) Allen. He retired from the United States Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant after serving from July 1951 to February 1974 where he worked as an aircraft and jet mechanic overseeing jet engine facilities. During his time in the military, he was honored with a bronze star and three USAF commendations. After his retirement, he continued working in aircraft maintenance with Cooper Airmotive in Dallas and Tyler Jet in Tyler. During his time in the military, he volunteered as an outdoor counselor with the Boy Scouts of America in Utah. Jerry also coached Little League Baseball in both Nebraska and Chandler. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Chandler where he served in many areas of the church, and he also volunteered with the Midway Volunteer Fire Department. During his free time, he enjoyed guns, camping and the outdoors. He loved his family dearly and would participate in any extracurricular activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. Jerry will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma (Jones) Allen; sister, Voneva Allen and grandson, Garritt Perdue. Survivors include children, Randy L. Allen and wife Lisa of Arlington, Ricky D. Allen of Chandler; sister, Barbara K. Sullenbarger of Chandler; grandchildren, Stacy Perdue and husband Philip, Travis L. Allen, Christian H. Allen; great grandchildren, Gavin Perdue, Cody Allen, Carter Allen and Kennedy Allen. A visitation was held Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Chandler Memorial Funeral Home family.
Read moreMother Nature threw about everything in the weather book this past year at the statewide wheat crop – from drought to floods and heavy ice to late freezes. Such conditions allow experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research to see how varieties grow under adversity and select top performers.
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