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The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced Fiscal Year 2023 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program - Conservation Incentives Program (EQIP-CIC) and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). While NRCS accepts applications for these programs yearround, producers and landowners should apply by the state-specific application “due by” dates to be considered for fiscal year’s funding.
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Read moreAchapter of the Texas newspaper industry that began more than five decades ago has come to a close.
Read moreDuring its regular meeting on Monday, Brownfield Independent School District board members congratulated Superintendent Chris Smith, who was named Region 17 Superintendent of the Year. “On behalf of the board and the staff and the students and community of Brownfield, we appreciate what you do, and we are proud of you,” said BISD Board President as the board presented Smith with a plaque.
Read moreBrownfield Industrial Development Corporation heard presentations from three local businesses during its regular meeting on Monday. JAE’s Froyo, Crackin’ Crab and EJM Construction each spoke to the board to request assistance in order to meet growth goals. After meeting in closed session, BIDCorp Executive Director Gina Kelly made a motion to have JAE’s Froyo apply for a grant, which the board passed. The board approved up to $33,250 to be paid to the vendor once the work is completed for the Crakin’ Crab’s parking lot. A motion was also made and approved to pay the vendor up to $65,000 for the concrete work for a building expansion for EJM Construction. The board gave its approval for Kelly to sell property to interested investors.
Read moreThe City of Brownfield honors the Chamber of Commerce with a proclamation on Monday for Texas Chamber of Commerce Week
Read moreFor the past 26 years, the Meadow PTO has presented the Fall Festival as a fundraising event for the Meadow Independent School District. On Saturday, students and their families showed up to the gym for music, games and prizes dressed in costumes.
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