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Memorial services for Ysmael H. Vela will be held on Thursday March 19, 2020 at 2pm at Victory Worship Center in Brownfield, TX with Pastor Jimmy Vela officiating. Ysmo passed away, peacefully March 14, 2020 after an onset battle of cancer in his loving home. He was born on August 16, 1941 to Lorenzo and Barbra Vela in Yorktown, Tx. Ysmo married the love of his life Soveida Guzman on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1961 in Wharton, Tx. He was an amazing husband, loving father, grandfather, and a caring uncle, cousin, and friend. He was definitely a jokester. Always making someone laugh. Most importantly a God fearing and giving man who loved unconditionally. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Barbra Vela, 2 brothers, Domingo and Manuel Vela, 2 sisters, Criselda Gonzales and Palmira Puente, and 1 grandson, Jay Vela. Ysmo is survived by wife Soveida Vela of Brownfield, 5 children Jimmy and wife Janie Vela of Lubbock, Susan Olivan and husband John of Dallas, Eloy and wife Betty Vela of Brownfield, Mickie Vela and Vickie Vela Marroquin of Brownfield. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Read moreTerry County Retired Teachers will hold their regular monthly meeting every first Tuesday of each cmonth at 11 a.m. in the Terry County Senior Center All retired Terry County educators are invited and encouraged to attend. ******
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A Bridal Shower was held in honor of Lexi Willis, Saturday, March 14th, at Calvary Baptist Church. Back row: Theresa Ervin, grandmother of the bride and Kim Churchwell, aunt of the bride. First Row: Nicole Carey, sister of the groom, Beverly Shortes, mother of the groom, Lexi Willis, bride to be Penny Willis, mother of the bride and Wanda Taylor, grandmother of the bride
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The Brownfield Lady Cubs took to the diamond Saturday afternoon, possibly for the last time this season. The Lady Cubs hosted Slaton in both teams’ second district game. The Lady Cubs would find themselves down pretty quick as a Tigerette would knock one over the fence for a home run, making the early score 1-0 in the first inning. The Lady Cubs would respond in the bottom of the first with a score of their own, bringing the score 1-1.
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The Brownfield Cubs tennis team traveled to San Antonio for the TTCA 3A and Under State Team Tennis Tournament on March 6 and 7. Brownfield was returning to this tournament for the second consecutive year, after finishing 9th in the state at last year’s tournament. The Cubs drew a first round matchup against a tough Kirbyville squad. Doubles jumped on the court first for the two teams and the Brownfield Lady Cubs helped secure a 4-3 for the team.
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The coronavirus just recently impacted Terry County with the cancellation of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. On Wednesday, March 11, the Houston Health Department announced new recommendations to Houstonians aimed at reducing their risk of exposure to COVID-19. They also announced an emergency health declaration canceling the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo impacting other City of Houston events through the end of March.
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basketball players Gabi Fields & Dabria Blackwell received more basketball honors this week. Gabi received two honors. She was named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches UIL All-Region list in Region I-3A and Texas Girls Coaches Association UIL All-State Selection for 3A. Dabria also received the Texas Girls Coaches Association UIL All- State Selection for 3A.
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