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Six Harvest Festival Queen candidates took to the stage Thursday night, Oct. 8, to shine before a crowd of people. Throughout the past several months the candidates have gone to social gatherings, events, sold tickets, baked, crafted, practiced their talents, and pageant ceremony activities. The Thursday night pageant kicks off the annual Terry County Harvest Festival. The guest host of the event was Mud Flap, a popular radio personality for KLLL out of Lubbock. There were several dance routines from other guest performers and the candidates performed their talent that ranged from dancing, singing, and a monologue. Also on pageant night, the candidates choose one of their own to become Miss Congeniality and it is announced that evening. This year’s 2020 Terry County Harvest Festival Pageant Miss Congeniality award went to Madyson Horton who represents the Miss Brownfield Organization.
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So let’s talk about voting. Next Tuesday, Oct. 13 early voting begins in Texas, six days earlier than usual because King Abbott, oh sorry, my bad, Texas Governor Greg Abbott extended it due to COVID-19. Some agree it’s too early and some agree it’s set at the right time. As for me? I already have my mind made up so it doesn’t matter to me, but it does for those who have not made up their minds and would like to see another debate, if that’s what you want to call it, to decide.
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Among the documents Paxton released Wednesday was a June 10 referral from the Travis County district attorney’s office, which asked the attorney general’s office to investigate a complaint that appears to come from Nate Paul.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 6 the Brownfield tennis team welcomed Snyder to Cubs’ tennis court for a duel. At the end of the duel, the Lady Cubs and Cubs fell to the Lady Tigers and Tigers 13-6. With the loss Brownfield falls to 7-5 on the season.
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Memories are etched in the minds and hearts of all who know and love Shelia Kay Stell Reed. Her life’s chapters are multidimensional...she was a beautiful gift that was given to Chalmus W. Stell and Emma Lou Henderson on December 7, 1969. Her spiritual journey was nourished as she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church. At a youthful age, she was taught the Golden Rules and she lived by them throughout her life. Shelia was educated in the public schools of Brownfield. She was a proud graduate of Brownfield High School. After high school she equipped herself with the necessary tools to gain employment. She began her health care career; the high call of caring became her daily motto, as she enriched her patients’ lives. She was a valuable employee going the extra mile to make sure her patients were taken care of. Her final employment journey would take her to Walmart where she gave diligent service. Desiring a closer walk with the Lord, Shelia rededicated her life to Christ and united with New Life House of Praise. Shelia had a wonderful jovial persona. Her radiant smile brought joy to so many hearts. She was a loving wife, mother, doting grandmother, devoted sister, caring aunt, wonderful niece, kind cousin and loyal friend. She loved her family unconditionally. Her smile, voice and touch will be tremendously missed by her family and friends. But her vibrant memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her. Shelia Kay Stell Reed bid this world adieu on September 28, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chalmus W. Stell and Emma Lou Henderson; daughter, Courtnee Stell; sister, Beverly Jackson; grandchildren, McKaily Stell and Jarrett Malachi Stell; and other loved ones. Her sweet memory will live on in the hearts of her beloved family, husband, John H. Reed Jr; children, Jarrett Stell, Chalmus Stell (CJ), Curtis Stell, Caylee Stell, and Tabryn Stell; siblings, Freda Jackson, Dewayne Willis, Tawanda Thibodaux, Kavin Stell, and Darnesha Randall; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins, other family and friends.
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KERMIT— The old motto is a win is a win, no matter if it’s ugly or pretty.
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After a District shootout in Meadow Friday night, the Wellman-Union Wildcats emerged victorious. The Wildcats took the 64-52 win over the home town Meadow Broncos. The Wildcats were first to score in the game, going up by 16 at the end of the first quarter. The Broncos, after a scoreless first quarter, were able to begin their attack early in the second. The Broncos came away with 8 points after a quick second quarter score but had a tough time defensively, in containing the Wildcats. Wellman Union’s Carson Sessums was quick to answer back with a score of his own, adding to the Wildcat lead. The Wildcats continued to hack away at the Bronco defense. The score being 42-16 at the end of the first half, with Meadow’s Caleb Sanchez putting up the Broncos second score of the first half. After halftime, the Broncos returned to the field with a new found momentum. Things began to click offensively for the Broncos, as they continued to put points on the board in the third and forth quarters. Unfortunately for the Broncos, despite their attack, the Wildcats continued to have their way with the Broncos defense. The Broncos outscored the Wildcats 36-22 in the final two quarters but the damage from the previous two had already been done. The Wildcats took the District win and are now 1-0. The Wildcats will host Whiteface at home next Friday. The Meadow Broncos who are now 0-1 in District will look to host Borden County in Meadow next Friday.
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