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Brownfield is financially thriving, according to City Manager Jeff Davis’s latest financial reports at this past week’s City Council meeting. “I’m going to tell y’all right now we have more money in the bank than we’ve had in years… Everything is doing good,” City Manager Jeff Davis said in regards to the monthly financial and investment reports.
Read moreA two vehicle accident had residential traffic detoured for an hour on Wednesday. Homeowners on the corner of Reppto and Cedar were alerted of the two vehicle wreck, involving a 2017 Ram 1500 and a 2018 Chevy 1500, which had occurred right outside their window around 8pm. The accident resulted in minor injuries, with the driver of the 2017 Ram being issued a citation.
Read moreHunger, no matter the region of the world, can be a devastating problem. In Brownfield, an organization of committed local residents is working to provide meals and serve those in need. The director of the Brownfield Senior Citizen Center, Betty Charlebois told The Brownfield News, “everyday almost 100 meals are served” by the Brownfield Senior Center. She further explained, meals are delivered to homebound individuals, but anyone can arrive at the senior center and receive a meal. The meals are $4, but half of the meals served are given for free. Charlebois outlined the current situation. Once Meals On Wheels closed, the Senior Center took on their clients and started delivering meals. Charlebois said, “the Senior Center is its own entity.” She said that it provides services and meals separate from the City and County.
Read moreBrownfield High has a new leader looking to take over a successful volleyball program. Head Coach Courtney VanderDussen has been given the head coaching job for Brownfield ISD. Coach VanderDussen has been with Brownfield ISD in the junior high program but now will be with the varsity volleyball team.
Read moreChange is coming to the local high school sports scene. There are many new faces in Brownfield ISD coaching, and one of them is Head Coach Brea Guerrero. Guerrero is the new head coach of the Brownfield softball program. Coach Guerrero is inheriting a veteran team that only graduated three seniors this past season. Coach Guerrero came to BHS from New Home High School.
Read moreAnti-gun violence protests and more school safety measures Anti-gun violence protests were held in multiple cities across the state over the weekend, while the state has imposed additional measures designed to strengthen school security. Texas State University’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) program will be provided to all Texas school districts. The course is “designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and emergency medical services in active attack/shooter events,” according to its website. Gov. Greg Abbott also requested ALERRT to provide an after-the fact debrief of the school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde once the ongoing investigation is complete. "We sadly recognize we cannot do anything to bring back the precious lives that were taken; however, we must do everything in our power to prevent the same tragic ending from happening again,” reads the governor’s letter. In addition, the Texas Education Agency has been directed to create the position of Chief of School Safety and Security. The chief will be a “recognized expert on school security and public safety issues, an effective coordinator of multidisciplinary teams, a resource to school districts and the legislature, and effective at implementing programs,” according to a TEA news release.
Read moreAlmost a hundred kids gathered to learn about turtles and enjoy cupcakes at this past Wednesday’s Ocean of Possibilities library reading event. Mother and daughter Betty and Deedee Charlebois brought their pet turtles to share with the children as well as baked cupcakes in the shape of turtles.
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