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During the Superintendent’s report at the Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees meeting held on Monday, Jan. 25, BISD Superintendent Chris Smith touched on the construction of the new Brownfield High school and mentioned the new school year will begin late. “Construction is going very well,” Smith said. “The academic part is almost enclosed now and they are going to start putting on the actual roof, which means they are starting to waterproof those areas so they can start the interior construction.” Smith said the construction is still going well, and on time and the board is still working on the plans for furnishing, technology, and everything else. Yet even with everything going well Smith stressed that the next school year will start late. “I said this before and I will say it every month, we are probably looking at starting school as late as we possibly can this year. Meaning probably the last week of August, maybe the first week of September,” he said. “In order to give us time to get everything done that needs to be done. We may be a late start, and we won’t get there yet. We will start hitting that in April or February around that window to start evaluating to make sure of our timestamp in terms of completion. But we will probably bring you a late start just to give us a few extra weeks to get some things done.” Smith is hoping that all parents are aware of the late start and will be prepared for it.
Read moreThe Workforce Solutions South Plains released the unemployment numbers for Terry County in December 2020 at 7.7%, which is a decrease from the 8.8% rate in November. The Texas Labor Market Information (texaslmi.com) breaks down Terry County unemployment statistics to 4,412 employed, 4,780 civilian labor force, and 368 unemployed.
Read morevaccine The U.S. to staff Department members. of Agriculture (USDA) updated the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to provide relief to more farmers and ranchers.
Read moreState Senator Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, who represents Terry County, was named chairman of the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee, co-chair of another and as a member to four others.
Read moreAccording to Texas Tech Mesonet’s weather monitoring system, Brownfield received .37 inches of rain from thunderstorms that rolled across the region Sunday night. January has been slightly above average in rainfall totals with 1.09 inches compared to January 2020’s .35 inches. High temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s are expected this week with no chances of precipitation.
Read moreThe Terry County Youth Sports held elections on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Chamber of Commerce to vote on board members. The elections were open, allowing anyone who attended the meeting to vote. At the end of the meeting, the Terry County Youth Sports had two new members elected according to their Facebook page.
Read moreGraveside service for Ramondo Hernandez were held at 10am Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Brownfield Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 6pm Monday, January 25, 2021 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Ramondo passed away on January 21, 2021 in Midland. He was born on January 7, 1930 to Antonia Hernandez. Ramondo married Delia Molina on December 28, 1948 in Mexico. Ramondo was a hardworking man who loved his children. He taught his children good morals and how to work hard. He always had stories and jokes to tell. Ramondo is preceded in death by his wife Delia Hernandez and his mother Antonia Hernandez. Ramondo is survived by his nine children, Jose Hernandez of Austin, Janie Leon of Brownfield, Bertha and husband Noe Infante of Midland, Irma and husband Ricardo Gonzales of Brownfield, Alberto and wife Minnie Hernandez of Lubbock, Raul and wife Maribelle Hernandez of Pflugerville, Beatrice and husband Gilbert Garza of Midland, Ramiro and wife Brenda Hernandez of Lubbock, and Raymond Hernandez of Austin; 27 grandkids, 65 greatgrandkids, and several great great-grandkids.
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