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Child care centers closing across state
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dorris of Brownfield, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Darrianne Jade Dorris, to Christopher Derek Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith of Stinnett, Texas. Darrianne is a 2018 Graduate of Brownfield High School, 2022 graduate of West Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and currently finishing her Masters Degree in Athletic Training at Texas Tech University Health Science Center, set to graduate in May of 2024. Derek is a 2018 graduate of Brownfield High School, 2021 graduate of Oklahoma Panhandle State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, and currently teaching Environmental Science while also coaching defensive line at Denver City High School. They are planning a January wedding.
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The Brownfield Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday to discuss several subjects such as the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, 20232024 BISD Compensation Manual, 2023-2024 Employee Handbook, 2023-2024 T-Tess Appraisal Calendar, 20232024 T-Tess Appraisers, Instructional Learning Purchase of Carnegie Learning, Instructional Learning Purchase- Imagine Learning, Board Resolutions as well as a contract to purchase and Approval of Repair for Playground Equipment at Colonial Heights and the Middle School Canopies.
Read moreFSA plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance to crop and livestock producers who sustained losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event in calendar year 2022. USDA is sharing early information to allow producers time to gather documents in advance of program delivery. Through distribution of remaining funds, USDA is also concluding the 2021 ELRP program by sending payments in the amount of 20% of the initial ELRP payment to all existing recipients.
Read moreEven though the Farm Tour is less than two months away, the Directors have been busy working on the details to have a spectacular Farm Tour for 2023.
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The Brownfield City Council met Thursday morning for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss several matters. Council members Kelli Mendez, Celso Duran, J.C Tijerna, Leon Pope, Marshall Martell, Mark Williams and Jimmy Garza were all present on the quorum along with City Manager Jeff Davis, Secretary Kelly Burris, Attorney Matt Wade and Mayor Tom Hesse.
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The South Plains Community Action Association, Terry County Christian Association and The Terry County Back to School Committee hosted the 15th annual Terry County Back to School Bash Thursday.
Read moreLubbock, Texas – July 26, 2023 - The Community Foundation of West Texas is pleased to announce the awarding of Mini-Grants for Teachers totaling $25,162.61 to (23) South Plains Area elementary and secondary school teachers for the implementation of innovative classroom projects during the 2023 – 2024 school year. These projects will provide exceptional educational opportunities for more than 5,500 students.
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