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The Terry County Board of Commissioners met Monday to discuss several topics on the agenda. The longest discussion revolved around Senate Bill 22. The meeting began with the Commissioners approving the minutes from the previous meetings. The commissioners then moved on to approve the paying of Terry County Bills and a budget adjustment for the District Clerk’s technology fund for monitors and scanners. The Commissioners then listened to monthly reports, which included updates from the STEM program on robotics from Ann Millican. Reid Lovorn also presented a new update for 4-H that includes the addition of a grilling competition team. The commissioners approved the monthly reports. The commissioners approved the district clerk’s jury selection plan, which contained some upgrades that needed improvement. The Commissioners then had to review and consider approving the school funds disbursement District Judge Tony Serbantez elaborated on the school funds disbursement.
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Gwenael Breton and his son Greg Breton passed through Brownfield Monday morning during their Journey across the world. Gwenael is a former French Military Veteran who is currently on his way to Florida on bike along with his son on behalf of their organization “Rien que de bonheur,” which translates to Nothing but happiness.
Read more“For what the world says is wisdom is actually foolishness in God’s eyes. As it is written: The cleverness of the know-italls becomes the trap that ensnares them” (1 Corinthians 3:19 TPT).
Read moreFrom October to December, people throughout the U.S. participate in what is commonly called the Season of Giving. According to the NIH National Library of Medicine, over one third (34%) of annual donations occur during the “giving season,” between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. While donations are often in-kind items or monetary, there is perhaps nothing as meaningful as the gift of volunteer service. Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, is one of the biggest days of the year for making donations and volunteering, giving people a chance to help transform communities with their heartfelt generosity. Volunteers are goodwill in action, providing much needed support in strengthening communities and promoting social connection.
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The Texas Legislature, conceived as a part-time body to meet every other year for 140 days, is now in its record fifth session (counting the regular session). When the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is included, legislators have been in Austin pretty much the entire year, as the Texas Tribune noted. While legislators are paid just $7,200 a year in salary, per diem payments – meant to cover their expenses while in Austin – have mounted. If the fourth special session goes a full 30 days, taxpayers will have spent $4.8 million keeping lawmakers in Austin.
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation, says OPEI
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Teachers and public school staff can breathe easier with the recent passing of Proposition 9.
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