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Former BIRCORP Director Brian Brisendine was sentenced by a federal judge in Lubbock to 12 years in federal prison on Sept. 8 after pleading guilty to one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography on Mar. 28. This type of offense can result in a five to 20-year sentence.
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Gina Kelly was appointed as the new BidCorp Executive Director. It is a crucial role that is at the forefront of promoting business growth and expansion within the City of Brownfield. The businesses that exist in Brownfield are what provides the financial groundwork for the future and general success of Brownfield, and therefore the level of opportunity for those living in Brownfield. Gina was born in Terry County and has lived here her whole life, so the success of this town and community is undoubtedly important to her. Ms. Kelly is filling the position of BidCorp Executive Director left vacant after the Resignation of Brian Brisedine.
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Brownfield ISD is close to finishing its newest project, A brand new gym along with locker rooms for varsity, JV, and visiting teams. The facility also has a separate weight room for the Lady Cubs with specific labeling on the equipment and the floor saying Lady Cubs. The main gym will be finished off with a beautiful video board and scoreboard. Alongside the new gym will be an auxiliary gym. Brownfield ISD, hopes to be done with the facility in time for graduation. Jason Pearson wutg 806’s hopes to host the 806 All-Star basketball game in the new facility on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5.
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By a margin of hundreds of votes, Terry County voters have chosen a longtime police chief to be their next county judge, according to preliminary results released by the county’s elections administrator on Tuesday night. Tony Serbantez, a Republican, garnered 1,996 total votes compared to 576 for Democrat Scott Jackson, according to Terry County.
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Lois J. Harvell November 3, 1928 - December 23, 2022 Lois J. Harvell, age 94, loving mother of nine, adoring granny and great granny, went peacefully to be with the Lord in the late hours of December 23, 2022. Lois was born November 3, 1928 in Snyder, Texas to parents Lee Hardin and Velma Hardin Wilson. Lois lived a life surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who she thought the world of. Early in life, she ran a successful business with her grocery store in Brownfield, Texas. Being the loving mother that she was, she also had a profound love for sewing that began as a teenager and continued throughout her life. Lois enjoyed sewing in many aspects, including knitting, quilting, and crocheting for any and all that she could. She also had a love for traveling, which she did every chance she could. Lois loved to share stories and being the witty person she was she always had a comeback. You also can’t forget the sharp memory Lois had recalling just about anything and everything one could want or need to know about life in general.
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