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Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular scheduled meeting via Zoom on Monday, April 20th. The meeting began with the school closure update. Superintendent Chris Smith explained that they will continue to do what they as a school district have been doing. Breakfast and lunches will continue to be handed out until the end of May. Smith spoke about the possibility of rescheduling graduation. He mentioned that the district is planning to have some type of event and they plan on having a “full fledged graduation” for the Class of 2020 once the virus clears up.
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On Friday, April 17th, Texas Governor Greg Abbott took to the press stage in what some would consider a great outlook for businesses and the medical industry. Since mid-March, only essential businesses have been allowed to stay open during the COVID-19 virus pandemic, which closed hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, massage parlors, tattoo shops, and piercing services. Other nonessential services or businesses included clothing stores, furniture stores, gift shops, and most other retail stores were also closed. Bars and pubs were shut down completely along with restaurants lobbies and dining areas.
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The Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation had a regular scheduled meeting via Zoom on Monday, April 20th. BIDCorp Director Brian Brisendine brought to the board a few items of importance, beginning with the current financial state of BIDCorp. Due to the onset of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, BIDCorp Board of Directors were unable to have the March meeting, so the financial statement for BIDCorp was for February and March.
Read moreGary B Nelson, passed away April 11, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Gary was born December 26, 1950 in Foard County, TX He was preceded in death by his parents O.B. and Shirley Nelson of Brownfield. He is survived by his son Zachary Nelson of Austin and a brother, Michael (Beth) Nelson of Richardson, and a sister, Janet (Jimmy) Goodwin of Ruidoso,NM. He also leaves behind two nieces and family and a nephew and family, and two great- nephews. He leaves behind a long term relationship as well as friends around the Lubbock and Levelland area. Gary graduated from Brownfield High in 1969 and attended Texas Tech. He had several businesses in the oil industry and later enjoyed working for Billy Sims RV/ Camping World. He took great pride meeting his customers and matching them up with the best RV for their journeys. Nelson was an avid sports enthusiast and loved to play golf and going fishing. Yet his greatest hobby was reading southwest history and historical novels. The family asked any donation be made to an animal shelter of your choice.
Read moreManuel R. Hernandez passed away on April 17, 2020. Visitation will be Friday April 24, 2020 from 1pm to 7pm at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care 1211 Lubbock Rd.
Read moreElisa Deleon passed away on April 16, 2020. Visitation will be Wednesday April 22, 2020 and Thursday April 23, 2020 from 1pm-7pm at Grace Funeral and Cremation Care 1211 Lubbock Rd.
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When my husband and our family moved to the little town of Seminole, Texas (population 6,000) in 1999, we had no idea what all God had planned for us as pastors of a small church, but we decided early that God could do big things in small places.
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