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The Brownfield golf team competed today at the Reese Golf Center tournament along with several other teams from the district. The Cubs placed 6th overall in tournament play. Individually KJ Carroll led the team with a final score of 203. Carroll shot a 111 in the first round and A 92 in the second round to lead the Cubs.
Read moreBillions have been distributed by the Texas Workforce Commission in order to help struggling families gain childcare while parents are working, that’s according to the Texas Workforce Commission’s latest press release.The Texas Workforce Commission says, “through the investment in child care providers, we help our businesses retain and attract a skilled workforce and we keep our economy growing.” In total TWC is distributing $3.45 billion of federal relief funds directly to approximately 13,400 eligible child care providers through the 2022 Child Care Relief Fund (CCRF). Those relief funds can be used to cover many expenses, including temporary wage increases or other strategies to recruit and retain staff, rent, supplies, and utilities. In just this month the Texas Workforce Commission approved $314.75 million to be made available for child care funding. In November 2021, the Commission allocated over $293 million for low-income child care, bringing the total funding dedicated to $607.95 million for families through 2024. These funds will help address local demand for child care assistance and enroll more children currently on existing waiting lists.
Read moreThe Brownfield Aquatic Center pool slides have been completed by a company called Splashtacular. The lead foreman said the newly painted slides will be much faster and slicker than they ever were before. Splashtacular also redid the stairs with safe slip resistant material as well as replaced the slide platform decking with fiberglass reinforced decking. The restoration was done on time and should last a long time, explained the forman. MyTurn: Justin Pollock Special to The Brownfield News
Read moreOn her 45th birthday, Regina Blye gave herself the gift of a new challenge.
Read moreBrownfield EMS had a visit from a demo ambulance on Tuesday. The EMS team was able to view the modern demo ambulance and inspect all of the variations with which a new ambulance can be customized. Justin Pollock Special to The Brownfield News
Read moreIt’s hard to say what a proper response to God is, meaning, it’s difficult to define because it has to be authentic. For sure, I think it’s safe to say those who approach God must have faith. “For without faith, it is impossible to please Him...” (Hebrews 11:6). This is definitely a necessary ingredient no matter what posture we take in response to the goodness of God.
Read moreThe Cubs and Lady Cubs each had a student athlete with amazing performances at the Cub Relays. Nathaniel Luna racked up a total of 24 points, taking first place in the 100 M Dash with an impressive 10.50. Later, Luna took first place in the 200 M Dash with a 21.50. The Lady Cubs Meriah Gonzalez also had herself an amazing day bringing the team 33 points. Gonzalez got 2nd in the 200 M Dash with a 27.18. She also ran the 3rd leg in the 4x200 M Relay and the team took 1st with a 1:52.94. Gonzalez ran the 2nd leg on the 4x400 M Relay. The Lady Cubs took 2nd with a 4:29.61. In her field events she placed 2nd in Long Jump with a 16’-7”. Gonzalez received 1st place in Triple jump with a 33’-11 1/4. The Lady Cubs did take second overall at the meet with 117 points and the Cubs took fifth overall at the Cub Relays with 87 points.
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