latest
The Brownfield Board of Trustees met for their monthly regular meeting and received updates on preparations for the new school year which begins August 23. The trustees heard the Superintendent’s Report and the monthly financials and received the first update on athletics for the year. Brownfield Chief Financial Officer Teresa Montemayor presented the 2021-2022 tax rate, budget, and final budget amendments for approval. Originally, the agenda listed a closed session but Superintendent Chris Smith had no new information so it was canceled. Afterward, they heard about the new hirings and Smith told the board at this moment they are able to open school and have a staff ready to go. They are not fully staffed but they are staffed enough that it would not impede the start of school.
Read more
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar annouced via press release the total revenue for sales tax in July was $3.39 billion. This is a 13.5 percent increase from last year, these numbers come from the sales made in June and are remitted to his office in July.
Read moreThe last prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion tells us a lot. It's recorded in John 17 and mentions our world nineteen times. It's obvious Jesus knew the world we live in is the seat of Satan’s power and that every man, woman, and child rescued from the kingdom of darkness would have to remain here in this world controlled by the devil. "I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one" (John 17:15).
Read more
He spoke Monday night at a GOP event in Collin County, later tweeting photos of him addressing a maskless crowd. Less than three hours before his diagnosis was announced Tuesday afternoon, he tweeted pictures of a meeting with guitarist Jimmie Vaughan.
Read moreBrownfield Retired Teachers Association - will meet September 7, 2021 at 11:00 at the Terry County Senior Center.
Read more
Judge J.D. Wagner recently announced signs would be placed on the doors of the Terry County Courthouse stating face masks would be recommeded.
Read more
As students and parents get ready for the 2021-2022 school year, they received help from the annual Back-to-School Bash sponsored by Terry County Christian Association with South Plains Community Action Association and Terry County’s Back to School Committee. The event was held at Coleman Park where parents were able to receive the basic school supplies for their children and information from 24 other vendors. This was the 13th year the event has been held, and the first year they offered parents a chance to get their children ages 12-18 the first dose of the COVID vaccine at no charge. Families could fill out an application beginning July 12 through August 1, or the day of the event.
Read more
The Brownfield Rotary District 5730 held a meeting on Thursday, August 12, at Platinum H Steakhouse. The meeting saw outgoing President Tom Hesse welcome incoming President Eddie Olivas. The rotary members also voted to keep the remaining officers in place. From left to right: Linda Hesse, secretary, Amy Cole, president-elect, Eddie Olivas, president, Ricky Dill, treasurer, Phelps Blume, governor-elect, and Tom Hesse, outgoing president.
Read more
Brownfield News Copyright © 2025