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As students, parents, and teachers prepare to begin the first day of the 2021-2022 school year tomorrow, Brownfield Superintendent Chris Smith discussed the events leading up to the day and what to expect this year. This school year will be much different for everyone involved as it is a return to normalcy after doing virtual school last year due to COVID, but there will be some significant changes as middle school students will be attending their new campus and high school students will attend a temporary campus until the new high school’s construction is completed.
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A 2005 Dodge Van and a 2000 Chevy 1500 pick up truck were involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Lubbock Road and Powell St on Wednesday, August 18. Neither driver was injured. Brownfield EMS and Brownfield Police Department responded to the scene.
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The Brownfield tennis team hosted 4A district opponent and defending champions Seminole in a very close duel on Tuesday, August 17. The Lady Cubs and Cubs went up against a formidable team in the first game of district play, and the Lady Cubs and Cubs used a run in singles play to seal an upset 11-8 win over the Maidens and Indians. The win also secured head coach Rich Hammons’ 200th win of his career.
Read moreBrownfield Retired Teachers Association - will meet September 7, 2021 at 11:00 at the Terry County Senior Center. The meeting will include: a catered meal, door prizes, and two guest speakers. District 17 President Terri Navrkal and legislature Chair Eric McKnight. Wearing masks is optional.
Read moreMother Nature threw about everything in the weather book this past year at the statewide wheat crop – from drought to floods and heavy ice to late freezes. Such conditions allow experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research to see how varieties grow under adversity and select top performers.
Read moreWhen the Commissioner’s Court met at the beginning of the month they were presented with a proposed tax rate and budget for the upcoming year by Judge J.D. Wagner. The court was shown what the proposed tax rate is and how it was devised and the proposed budget showing the revenue and expenditure summary.
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The Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation(BIDCorp) held its monthly board meeting which included the monthly financial update, to discuss and approve the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget to be presented to the Brownfield City Council for approval. The Board also received an update on Bailey Toliver RV and on the improvements for the Rialto Theater. Additionally, the Board heard a request from Brownfield ISD Superintendent Chris Smith for a Workforce Development Grant with BISD and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance or LEDA.
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