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When I was a child, I looked to police officers, firefighters, nurses, and teachers as real-life heroes. As I grew older, however, my role models began to change somewhat and included Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, my brother Jay, and my dad. Five years ago, I found another hero, a superhero even, and she was only ten years old.
Read moreThe Fourth of July is around the corner, which means fireworks in every sky. With that brings some safety precautions.
Read moreThe Terry County Soil &Water Conservation District Board of Directors are making plans for the 65th Annual Terry County Farm Tour. Since it is the 65th annual farm tour the directors plan to make this a special event. The board of directors will have a news release in the Brownfield News in July.
Read moreA new business celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday June 26, 2020. Welcome to the community The Crackin’ Crab located at 106 S. 1st. They are the only place in town to serve seafood, Cevichelada’s, Topo-Russian, and Michelad’s plus several flavored drinks and bubble teas.
Read moreOur Promise Youth Academy will begin opening with extended hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on June 29. OPYA said they hope the extended hours will allow for more kids to participate in their summer program. Space is limited . Contact OPYA for a membership application.
Read moreTwo years ago Brownfield and Terry County citizens celebrated 85 years of rodeos and for 86 years Brownfield and Terry County have had a rodeo, however this 87th year might be a no go as the COVID-19 virus and the economy has halted another event.
Read moreTexas Governor Greg Abbott and other state health officials have underscored that the hospitals in Texas have an “abundant” capacity to care for those who are infected with the COVID-19 virus, even though hospital patient numbers have increased 14 days in row. According to the Texas Dept. of State Health Services there were 15,000 available hospital beds and nearly 4,800 COVID-19 patients in hospitals.
Read moreGovernor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas as the state responds to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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