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The sale of fireworks will be allowed after the Terry County Commissioners Court met on Monday June 8 and unanimously approved the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday, however the commissioners were a bit apprehensive due to the lack of rain in the majority of the county. Right now the “drought index” which comes from the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) averaged at 458, and in order for the county to disband the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July, Cinco De Mayo, and Christmas - News Years, the index has to have an average of 575 or greater. Under the Texas Local Government Code 352.051 (Regulation of Restricted Fireworks) it states “ “Drought conditions” means the existence immediately preceding or during the fireworks season of a Keetch-Byram Drought Index of 575 or greater.” Even if the drought index averages below 575 on June 15, but is 575 the day sales begin,fireworks can still be sold and set off.
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Attendance is important and landed Brownfield High School senior, Malakiya Garcia behind the wheel of a brand new 2019 Ford Fiesta donated by Stanley Ford - Brownfield. BHS Seniors are entered to win the vehicle if they have 98% or more in attendence for the school year.
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Americans and economists were more than a little shocked Friday, June 5 when the new unemployment numbers were released. In April, the unemployment rate soared to a high of 14.7%, something that had not been seen since the Great Depression. However, the May unemployment rate dropped more than 1% to 13.3%. There were over 2.5 million jobs added to the economy in the month of May amid the coronavirus pandemic which has caused the economy to fail the past three months.
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The University Interscholastic League (UIL) took an unprecedented step in mid-March when they decided to cancel all UIL sporting and academic events. Not only did they cancel their sponsored events, they also along with the Texas Education Agency canceled all workouts. Finally with Texas Governor Greg Abbott lifting many restrictions, public schools can now offer workouts for student athletes.
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The Terry County Commissioners Court met on Monday to discuss and take action on a few items. After the preliminary items, the court began with item 4 which was to approve a plat of 95 acres is in the northwest quarter of section 112, block T and is to be known as the Hogue Addition to Terry County. This location goes from the corner of Bridges St. and TX HWY 137 and extends northeast. Each plat will range from two acres to five acres. According to Brent Hogue, the primary developer, there will be some roads that have cul de-sacs. The application for plat approval shows that there will be 48 lots within the 95 acres and they will be offered for residential and commercial use. The court unanimously approved the application.
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