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November 30- December 4

Monday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, English Peas, Dessert, Bread.

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Despite staggering pandemic losses, Texas budget forecast better than expected, state comptroller says

Despite “historic declines,” state lawmakers will have more money to work with in the upcoming legislative session than Comptroller Glenn Hegar expected over the summer, he said Monday. But Hegar did not outline specifics as state coffers continue to suffer from the economic recession spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Plains High School Cowboys Band is State Bound

The Yoakum County Connection has honored the Plains High School Cowboy Marching Band with a financial grant to support their trip to San Antonio this December to compete in the Texas State Marching Band Championships! The Plains Cowboy Marching Band earned straight Division 1 ratings at the October 24 UIL Regional Competition advancing them to the UIL Area competition on November 14 where they distinguished themselves as a finalist, and finished in second place securing a position in the 2A State Championships. The 2A Championship Competition will take place in San Antonio on December 14 in the Alamodome and will be broadcast as a live stream on https://box5tv.com/. “We are thrilled with our student’s dedication and hard work that earned them this opportunity. We are also grateful to all our supporters in Yoakum and surrounding counties, and particularly to the Yoakum County Connection for this very useful and timely gift. While it’s just my second year in Plains, I’ve been impressed with the support shown to our students and organization,” stated Robert Rumbelow, director of bands at Plains ISD. This isn’t Rumbelow’s first time at the state marching championships having been there as a student at two different schools (including the 1979 Brownfield High School Band) and as a director at three high schools before and after his 20 year university teaching career. He and his wife live in Lubbock and love helping West Texas band programs discover their excellence.

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Texans still can’t buy liquor in Walmart, after U.S. Supreme Court rejects bid

Texans still won’t be able to purchase liquor at Walmart, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid by the retail giant that would have allowed the booze to be sold at stores in the state.

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BROWNFIELD FOOTBALL PLAYERS SELECTED TO ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS

The Brownfield football team finished the season 1-7 overall and 1-3 in district missing out on the playoffs due to the team forfeiting the final game due to COVID. Though the season did not end the way the Cubs would have liked, many of their players received the honor of being selected to the All-District first and second teams by the coaches in District 1-3A.

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Tennis All District

The All District selections for 4A team tennis have been released, and the Brownfield Cubs came home with substantial rewards. Darian Alvarado was named newcomer of the year for the district and first team all district in singles. Ebony Constancio earned first team all district in singles as well after a very good year for the junior. Coach Rich Hammons said “every player in our top seven boys and girls earned all district recognition. We were one of only a handful of 3A schools that competed at the 4A level, and we finished as bi-district champions. Our team continued to improve throughout the year and our depth improved, as evidenced by the all distict selections.” The full list of honors is as follows:

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Final Touches

City of Brownfield and Brownfield Power & Light put out the finishing touches on Main street Christmas decorations. Cat Gonzales, BP&L director of Electric Utilities said, “We are very thankful that we get to do this for the community and those who come through Brownfield. We hope this brings some Christmas spirit for everyone who see it. (Contributed photo/staff photo)

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