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STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.
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The Brownfield Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday to discuss several subjects such as the budget/ property value workshop, board resolution as well as a contract to purchase, contribution and coverage summary participation with TASB and a contract with prosperity bank beginning on September 1st.
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Almost 50 days ago, five people were left injured by gunfire in Brownfield. Since then, the Brownfield Police Department has arrested three men—two of whom have prior felony convictions—in relation to two unrelated shooting incidents that occurred in the city on July 2.
Read moreSaturday, August 26th, Amphitheater in Coleman Park, 819 Park Rd, Brownfield | 10 a.m. Mix and Mingle begins, 12 pm meal catered by Danny’s Fins & Hens | $15 | 1p.m. Door Prizes Drawings and 2p.m. goodbye time. We need a head count by August 22 for the meal, call 806.893.3294.
Read moreAUSTIN — As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving.
Read moreUSDA Terry County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses, or prevented crop planting.
Read moreUSDA announced that nearly $130 million in additional, automatic financial assistance has been obligated for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announcement is part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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