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Terry County County Auditor Jan Hudson is retiring after 41 years of honorable service. For nearly half of the last century she has “never betrayed trust and served honorably,” said Judge Moore, the man who hired her. Jan Hudson said with a bright eyed smile,“it was a great job.”
Read moreThe Senior Hayride is a long-standing tradition where the seniors of Brownfield ISD take their last trip around Brownfield together before they graduate. Friends and family parked their cars at different locations around town to see the seniors enjoy their last ride. Many family members in celebration threw water balloons as the kids passed and some even sprayed silly string. We at Brownfield News and Brownfield Online would like to congratulate the senior class of 2022 and wish them luck.
Read moreBrownfield ISD honored the 2022 BEC Graduates May 24 at the BMS Auditorium. The commencement celebrated the acheievements of 36 graduates. Graduates were Isaiah Alvarado, Michael Geronimo Arteaga Salinas, Ebony Faith Costancio, Brittney Alyssa Cruz, Manuel Isaiah De La Fuente, Jacob Flores, Neil P. Friesen, Delilah Gabriella Garza, Elijah Dominyk Garza, Augustine Ray Gomez, Suzie St. Jane Gonzalez, Adrian Jimenez, Jose Emanuel Ledezma, Luis Xavier Ledezma, Dolores Lourdes Leija, Nicholas Izaih Lira, Jeremiah Blayne Lopez, Joseph Loewen, Ashley Madrid, Jeffrey Austin Morin, Andres Munoz, Garrett Richard Nelson, Dayana Guadalupe Nelson, Jayden Jacob Pedroza, Kristina Angelita Perez, John Henry Reynolds, Jr. , Brandy Ann Riojas, Lazareth Brandon Raul Rodriguez, Donicio Luis Romo lll,Joe Anthony Rosales, Emili Brook Sanders, Brooke McCaulley Stowe, Myra La’Nay Taylor, Sarah Francis Michell Vaquera, Rodolfo Castro Villarreal Jr., Markus Nikolay Robert Wagner.
Read more“A fun vacation game” = “A fan gem cut vain”. Yes, it really does. It’s anagrams.
Read moreThe primary election results are in. Tony Serbantez defeated Larry Gilbert in the Republican Primary for County Judge. Serbantez will run against Democrat Scott Jackson for the position in November. Angie Garza will remain Justice of the Peace after defeating David Cox.
Read moreIt was quite the sight in Terry County when a tornado formed and touched down in a cotton field near Meadow. It captivated the attention of many drivers on highway 62 as about 20 cars stopped to check out the twister. Following the tornado a violent storm hit the area bringing some much-needed rain, with minimal to no damage reported. According to Mesonet’s rainfall data Brownfield received 0.7 inches of rainfall on Tuesday May 24th. Lubbock recieved 1.81 inches of rainfall. The storm was lightning filled and mild hail was even witnessed. Locals say regardless of the shocking tornado and intense storm the rainfall will help quench our dry soil, and help with farming.
Read moreMemorial Day is a day to remember our fallen in battle. A day to reflect on the sacrifices made by throughout the years to ensure our freedoms and liberties. So many of which we talk for granted. As you enjoy a three day weekend with your family and friends, please take a moment to remember what and who we are honoring on this day. Coach Eric Morin, a US Army Veteran, talked to The Brownfield News about what Memorial Day means to him. "To me, Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for this country." Businesses closing on Monday include all banks and lending institutions, all federal offices, including the U.S. Post Office, and FSA, all state, county and city government offices, Kendrick Memorial Library and the Brownfield News. For any retail business or other offices, please contact the individual business for their hours.
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