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What happens if a natural disaster hits Terry County? Who do you look for in those times to either receive help or ask for help? And what is the best action to take during a natural disaster?
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The Texas Department of State Health Services, or DSHS, recently released a news release stating Monday, March 29 that anyone age 18 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The decision to allow all adults to get the vaccine came because the state’s vaccine hubs have done a great job of administering the vaccine to both 1A and 1b groups.
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The Brownfield baseball team played its alumni game on Saturday, March 27 and held its Senior Night as well. The Cubs have nine senior players and three senior managers and all 12 were honored with their number and position on the field. The Cubs began their season on Tuesday, March 30 on the road against Muleshoe and will play at home on Friday, April 2 against Lamesa at noon.
Read moreThe Texas Workforce Commission released unemployment figures for February and unemployment increased to 6.9 percent from 6.8 in January. TWC announced the state lost 27,500 nonagricultural jobs in the month, the first decrease in ten months. Employment in the private sector decreased by 19,300 jobs.
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Dian Dawson of Brownfield Texas, passed away March 28, 2021. Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 6 pm - 8 pm at the Brownfield Funeral Home. Dian was born October 14, 1952 to Stanley and Zelma Miller in Brownfield, Texas. Dian traveled with Marvin to Germany while he served in the Army, shortly after being married. Dian obtained a Master of Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University. She worked for the Region 17 Service Center for 17 years and was a business service accountant. She helped Marvin start and build Dawson Electric and Refrigeration, which they ran for 30 years. Dian was passionate about her crafts, birds and dogs. She was the architect and designer of the house they built together in 2018. She was a member of the Spencer Theater in Ruidoso, New Mexico and always enjoyed going to the shows there. Dian is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, and her father Stanley Miller. Dian is survived by her son, Michael and wife Pebble, one grandson, Mason and three granddaughters, Mallori, Swayde Roberts and Jaci Roberts, one great granddaughter, Autumn; her sister Vickie Coker of Lubbock and her mother, Zelma Miller of Brownfield, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Morris “Gene” Rowden, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Gene was born in Brownfield, Texas to Johnny Carrol Rowden and Azrue Pickett. Gene was a resident of San Angelo for 55 years. He was in the Air Force and served as a Chief Master Sergeant for 30 years. He also served as the President of Board of Directors for First Community Credit Union. One of many of his hobbies included collecting stamps for more than 65 years. Gene was a member of the Lions Club for 55 years and also served as the President for many years. Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Syble Glyndola and his son, Michael Rowden. Survivors include his children, Boyd Rowden, Brett Rowden and wife Patricia; grandchildren, Jason Rowden, Matt Reel, Caitlin Mocchetti, Michelle Rowden; great-grandchildren Camry Reel and William Reel; brother, Lee Dale Rowden. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the East Angelo Lions Club. Online condolences can be made at www.shafferpioneer.com
Read moreEaster: a time when Christians everywhere remember, and celebrate, their Savior being raised from the dead. It is through His death, burial, and resurrection, that all our beliefs are based. So appropriately, I want to share with you from Matthew 27:15-26 about the events leading up to Easter and how they impact us.
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