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With the Thanksgiving holiday now over, some are expecting to see another rise in COVID-19 cases. With that expectation, school districts like Brownfield ISD have taken steps to have a “virtual week”, Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, to help curb the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak.
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Brownfield ISD has one position that is often overlooked and yet it’s one of the most important positions in every school district. The BISD Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction is held by Melissa Oliva.
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The Brownfield City Council met on Monday for a work session to discuss the Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis.
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Brownfield ISD is having a “virtual week” of school this week, Nov. 30 - Dec. 4. The purpose of the virtual week is to help BISD transition back to face to face instruction beginning next week in a safer manner due to the coronavirus. BISD Superintendent Chris Smith said, “We know people gathered and spent Thanksgiving together so out of an abundance of care for our community we wanted to limit large groups and give time for people to monitor their health.”
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The Lubbock Police Department has arrested 34-year-old Joseph Cruz of Brownfield for a hit-and-run that left one man dead on Nov. 16.
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Funeral service for Jesus Padilla will be held at 2pm on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home. Jesus passed away on November 29, 2020, in Brownfield. He was born on August 26,1947 in Mathis, TX to Jesus and Genoveva Padilla. After high school Jesus served in the United States Army. Jesus never met a stranger and was very well known, he was best known for his music. He was always the life of the party, loved to play slots, cook and bake. Jesus was a great brother and loved his family. Jesus is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Genoveva Padilla; brothers, Robert Mendoza and Ines Mendoza. Jesus is survived by his sons, Jessie Padilla III, and Dominic Padilla; grandson, Dilion Padilla; sister, Angie Lerma; brothers, Tom Mendoza and Raul Mendoza; numerous nieces and nephews that loved him dearly, and he will always hold a special place in their hearts.
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Dale Brian Thompson, loving husband and father, was taken home by his Lord suddenly on November 25, 2020. Dale was born on April 1, 1957 in Stamford, Tx. He graduated Brownfield High School in 1975 and married the love of his life, Kim, on September 9, 1978. Dale was a hardworking, unselfish family man. He cherished his marriage, his children, and dedicated four decades to his profession in the oil and gas industry. Known as Gramps by those who loved him the most, he spent his entire life serving others. He loved fishing, hunting with his son Josh, and watching his granddaughters play softball. Gramps, we will miss you dearly. Dale is preceded in death by his parents Juanell and Howard Thompson. He is survived by wife Kim Thompson of Big Spring, son Josh Thompson of Frisco, daughter Jamie and husband Heath Bowlin of Lubbock, sister Diane and husband Mike Moore of Lubbock, sister Madeline and husband Larry Pickett of Brownfield, mother-in-law Dottie Burks of Brownfield, brother-in-law Scott McCutchen and wife Diane, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two granddaughters, Sydnee and Kynlee Bowlin. Services for Dale Thompson were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Carter officiating. Family visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home.
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