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My name is Zayne McPherson and I am a proud graduate of the Class of 1990 of Brownfield High. I am married to a Brownfield graduate, Courtney McPherson, and we are excited that our two sons, Gage and Hayes, also plan to graduate from here in the next few years. We have lived for the past twenty years in larger cities and have missed the family type atmosphere that small towns create within their community and that is one of the main reasons we were so excited to make this move “home”.
Read moreAs the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, coronavirus cases continue to rise. In Terry County, and the Trauma Service Area (TSA) B the COVID-19 hospitalization rate lingers between 25% to 28% daily, with the Brownfield Regional Medical Center (BRMC) ranging between 72% to 85% coronavirus surge med bed capacity. Statewide it is reported there are 12,147 available staffed hospital beds, which includes 844 available staffed ICUs. COVID-19 patients currently occupy 12.1% of total hospital beds.
Read moreThe Brownfield Regional Medical Center board held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 23. In new business, the board discussed and approved an electrical change order for the clinic renovation and discussed and approved the 2021 budget. The board approved the reports from the CNO, CEO, CFO, and medical staff.
Read moreEach school district in Texas has several different programs to help students achieve and realize their potential, and are required by law to take into account those students who are deemed gifted and talented.
Read moreOn Thursday Nov. 19, at around 11:14 p.m. the Brownfield Police were dispatched to the 500 block of East Buckley in reference to a subject causing trouble. When Sgt. Matt Valdonado arrived, he tried to detain the subject, Robert Salinas Robles, 30 of Brownfield. According to the Brownfield PD. Robles resisted arrest and assaulted Sgt. Valdonado by striking or stabbing his chest area with a glass goblet several times. Robles was taken into custody and transported to the Terry County Law Enforcement Center where he is being held on an $85,350 bond and is being charged with aggravated assault against a public servant, assault class “C” misdeamenor, family violence, and resisting arrest during search or transport with a deadly weapon.
Read moreRandy Arzabala, 35 of Levelland, is currently in custody at the Terry County Law Enforcement Center. (TCLEC) He has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault against a public servant, evading arrest detention with a motor vehicle, unlawful restraint – exposed to serious bodily injury, fraudulent use or possession of identification items-less than 5, unauthorized use of a vehicle, prohibited substance in a correctional facility, and possession of a controlled substance PG 1 < 1G.
Read moreGraveside for Kenneth Ray Mangis will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Meadow Cemetery with Rev. Chris Seaton officiating. Kenneth Ray Mangis passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 in Brownfield. He was born on November 21, 1935 in Hollis, OK to William and Mattie Mangis. He graduated from Meadow High School. Kenneth worked at Brownfield COOP Station in the service department for 30 years. He liked all kinds of sports and loved children. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mattie Mangis; sisters, Juanita Mangis and Leona Jones. Kenneth is survived by niece, Sue Stockton and husband Tommy of Lubbock; nephews, Glynn Jones and wife Ruth of Lubbock, Terry Jones and wife Marjorie of Lakeland, FL; and several great nieces and great nephews.
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