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The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) state’s school financial accountability rating system (FIRST), helps guarantee that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve those practices. This system is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.
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The American Legion and Auxiliary of Howard Henson Post 269 continues its annual traditio of thanking local veterans with a free breakfast on Wednesday, but this year due to health safety protocols the event was held at El Palacios on 102 E. Cardwell St.
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Sara Maines is a product of small town living and small school district education. Sara is a graduate of Panhandle High School in Panhandle, TX. After high school, she ventured south to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Early Childhood Education.
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On Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated in a press release, “The State of Texas is ensuring that our communities hit the hardest by COVID-19 have the resources and support they need to keep people safe and bring hospitalization rates back down. We continue to work closely with local officials in El Paso and Lubbock to meet the needs of each community and mitigate the spread of this virus.”
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Funeral services for Jesus F. Casarez, 86, of Brownfield, were held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Immanual Baptist Church in Brownfield with Bruce Cargrile officiating. Jesus was born on August 13, 1934 in Karnes City to Casimiro and Jesusa Casarez. He passed away on November 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was a farmer for 31 years in the Meadow community. Jesus married Guadalupe Ochoa on August 4,
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A smile is missing from among us, but don’t the heavens seem brighter? We lost our precious mother, Nanny and friend this week and our lives will never be the same. We are heartbroken now for our loss, but we know she had a glorious reunion in heaven, and we know that we will see her again one day, and for that, we are most grateful. Anita Maxine Hancock was born on March 23, 1938, to Walter and Estelle Cheatham in Chillicothe, Texas. She opened her eyes in heaven on November 11, 2020. Anita grew up and went to school at Union. She married Donald Hancock on December 22, 1955. They had many happy years together, as she worked side by side with him on the farm. Donald was called home in 2003. After Donald’s death, Anita became quite the businesswoman and always knew just how things should be done. Anita was very active in different organizations, many of those being related to agriculture. She was also very active in WMU and other activities at the Baptist Church in Wellman. Later, she joined First Christian Church in Brownfield, and became an active member, serving her Savior there. She was also involved in the Terry County Historical Commission and was very interested in preserving the rich history of Terry County. Anita was such a fun and loving lady. She was so outgoing
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Texas A&M AgriLife offers consumer tips on nutty holiday, everyday favorite
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