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The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the nation. In Texas it has begun to cause issues that most people would not have ever expected. On Sunday, March 15 the Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath told a group of legislators and public school officials that, “likely looking at large numbers of kids possibly missing the rest of the school year.” Also according to the Houston Chronicle, Morath added “it’s marginally optimistic to believe already-shuttered schools in areas with an outbreak will re-open within the next eight weeks.” If that is the case, that would bring those school districts being shut down until the middle of May, or two to three weeks before the original date for summer break.
Read moreDuring the canvassing of votes from the Texas Primary election it was discovered that Terry County Precinct 3 Commissioner Shorty Martinez had voted in the Republican primary ballot. Martinez is a candidate on the Democrat side of the ballot for the General Election coming up in November.
Read moreBrownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 16 with a lengthy agenda plus a COVID-19 virus update.
Read morePer government guidelines, all classes at ACES are cancelled from now till at least May 19 and possibly longer. We respect Charlyce’s commitment to our community and patrons and want to keep them safe. We will resume activities when government guidelines declare it safe to do so.
Read moreOn Tuesday morning at approximately 6:50 a.m. a truck accident was called in. The accident occurred about 3 miles south of Brownfield on US 62/385 near Birdsong Peanuts. According to DPS, on wet roads the truck was heading south in the right lane and lost control. The truck began to “fish tale” and slid to the left, turned on its side while going through the median. The truck came to a rest in the right lane and shoulder of the northbound lanes. The driver of the truck was transported to BRMC with unknown injuries.
Read moreTerry County Retired Teachers will hold their regular monthly meeting every first Tuesday of each cmonth at 11 a.m. in the Terry County Senior Center All retired Terry County educators are invited and encouraged to attend. ******
Read moreA Bridal Shower was held in honor of Lexi Willis, Saturday, March 14th, at Calvary Baptist Church. Back row: Theresa Ervin, grandmother of the bride and Kim Churchwell, aunt of the bride. First Row: Nicole Carey, sister of the groom, Beverly Shortes, mother of the groom, Lexi Willis, bride to be Penny Willis, mother of the bride and Wanda Taylor, grandmother of the bride
Read moreThe coronavirus just recently impacted Terry County with the cancellation of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. On Wednesday, March 11, the Houston Health Department announced new recommendations to Houstonians aimed at reducing their risk of exposure to COVID-19. They also announced an emergency health declaration canceling the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo impacting other City of Houston events through the end of March.
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