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U.S. House Republicans are calling for a federal investigation into foreign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land.
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T erry County voters are very familiar with the two men who are seeking to be the next county judge, as both Tony Serbantez and Scott Jackson are city employees. Serbantez, a Republican, is the chief of police for the Brownfield Police Department. Democrat Jackson is the recreation director for the city’s parks department. Serbantez and Jackson each spoke with the News on Monday about their qualifications and priorities if elected to be the next county judge. Early voting began for all six voting precincts on Monday ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
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The Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in September, decreasing 0.1 percentage points from August 2022. Terry County showed a decrease of 0.4 percent, going from 4.5 in August to 4.1 percent in September. Most of the surrounding counties dropped anywhere from 0.3 to 0.5 percent, but Gaines County showed the lowest unemployment rate in the regions listed below.
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The healthcare team at BRMC responded to a Seagraves Independent School District (SISD) bus accident at 11:45 a.m. Saturday October 15. As soon as the call went out through BRMC EMS, BRMC emergency room nurse, Caren Milburn, activated the emergency phone tree so the hospital would be ready to receive an anticipated 20 injured high school band members involved in the crash.
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Felix S. Martinez, 64, of Brownfield went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2022. He was born in Gonzales County, TX on February 8, 1958 to Clemente Martinez and Mary Martinez. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clemente and Mary. He is survived by his children Eric Martinez (Kasee), Eddika Garcia (Robert), and Crystal Martinez (Devin), all of Brownfield and Michael Arizpe; his siblings, David Martinez (Betty) of Brownfield, Clarissa Rodriguez (Joe) of Wolfforth, Liz Moroles (Joe) of Midland, Jeffrey Perez (Yvette) of Big Spring. His legacy will be carried on by his family, but especially by his nine grandkids, Adrian (Topo), Caleb (Haus), Kamryn (Little Nanny), Samuel (Little Felix), Zavier (Apache), Zarius (Pretty Boy), Zerach (Chato), Emalee (Smiley) and Michael (MJ).
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Funeral services for Randy Gongora, 48 of Austin, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Giddings with Father Miguel Duarte officiating.
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