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The Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday night to discuss and take action on a short agenda. After the invocation, pledges, and reading of the minutes the board went into the main section of the agenda.
Read moreMinistry and lawn care can go hand in hand if a person is willing to do so. Just ask Christopher, 13; Ellie, 10; Jackson, 9 and Katie, 7 of Meadow. A couple of years ago Amy Breedlove, the mother of the four mentioned, saw a ministry type program on Facebook called Raising Men Lawn Care Service (RMLCS). Founder of RMLCS, Rodney Smith out of Huntsville, Alabama began this program which is designed to promote awareness for the youth of the future. It is a non-profit organization where the young citizens of a town or city can give back to the community. Those that they give back to include veterans, the elderly, the disabled and even single mothers. The kids and teenagers get the chance to offer services such as mowing lawns, shoveling snow, raking leaves and more, free of charge. The youth that work with RMLCS can expect to experience a great sense of achievement while also developing their social skills and lawn care experience.
Read moreThe Brownfield Industrial Economic Corporation officially added a new member to their board on Monday. Pam Brock, owner of Oooh La La, a local boutique, officially became a board member replacing outgoing board President Judy Besler. The board’s policies only allow a member to hold a seat for six years, or two three-year consecutive terms. Besler, who took the helm of president last year was awarded an appreciation plaque for her dedication and support of BIDCorp. “I want to say thank you to the board and the city for the confidence that you have had in me. These past six years has been great and I hope that BIDCorp continues to stay strong” said Besler.
Read moreA.W. Tozer is quoted as saying something that makes me think of fathers. He said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing to us.” Obviously, my answer to this (as I already pointed out) is the word Father. That’s what comes to mind for me when I think of God.
Read morePeter and Liz Anderson of Brownfield and Theresa and Jay Lode of Prescott, AZ announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Hannah Joy Anderson and Daniel Aaron Lode. Hannah is a 2007 graduate of BHS, Lubbock Christian University, and the Denver Art Institute. She is employed by Montana Silversmiths as a graphic designer. Daniel is a telecommunications contractor and manages a home repair business. The couple will marry August 1 in Butte, Montana and will make their home in Billings, Montana.
Read moreGasBuddy’s fuel transaction data reveals local economies and varying degrees of stay-at-home orders
Read moreThe Brownfield City Council met on Tuesday for a budget workshop session. This was the first of about four or five they will have as they get ready to set the budget in September. There was much talk about some budget cuts and savings throughout the hour long meeting and not eliminating any positions. City Manager Jeff Davis said, “This is the first of many budget sessions we’ll have. This meeting was mainly preliminary discussions, kinda where we would like to go with the budget.” There will be at least one more session in July and two more in August, the first one in August will include each department head meeting with the council to discuss capital expenses.
Read moreTerry County needs a good rain soon if the cotton crop is going to survive. According to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), Terry County is sitting at a 487.98. That’s just a little over 12 points before the index shows Terry County in a severe drought. Unlike the KBDI, The United States Drought Monitor already has half of Terry County in a “D2” drought classification or severe drought. Terry County has received 3.17 inches of rain to date, 4.23 inches below average as of the end of June if it does not rain, and the future forecast is grim.
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