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More than half a century ago, a coterie of local artists gathered for the first time to share their passion for creativity splashed on canvas. Now, decades later, the Brownfield Art Association is continuing their annual tradition with their weeklong art show coming up in April.
Read moreACES - SPRING 2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 17 - CRAFT: Lisa Estrada-Pulled Chain Art (Spring Flowers) April 24 - POTLUCK: Mexican Food May 1 - INFO: Trusts and Wills Ryan Gentry May 8 - CELEBRITY READERS: ACES Students May 15 - CRAFT: Painting with Sharon Pickett 12 people $15-18 May 22 - POTLUCK: Sandwiches
Read moreThe Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system. The Austin American-Statesman reported that more than 20 Republicans joined nearly all House Democrats to pass the amendment, while 11 lawmakers voted present.
Read moreMost insurance plans will cover free COVID test kits until special emergency funding expires in May LUBBOCK, Texas — As part of the national emergency and public health emergency declarations, guests of United Family pharmacies can still secure FlowFlex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test Kits through most insurance plans with no out-of-pocket expense through the end of April. Many insurances may stop fully covering the tests when provisions of the emergency declarations end in May.
Read moreThe Brownfield City Council members met Thursday morning for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the annual financial report along with other matters as well. Council members Kelli Mendez, Celso Duran, JC Tijerna, Michelle Cooper, Eric Horton, Michael Tackitt and Isiah Bautista were all present on the quorum along with Mayor Tom Hesse and City Manager Jeff Davis. Secretary Kelly Burris and Attorney Matt Wade were also present on the quorum.
Read moreTwo candidates are hoping to make a difference in rural healthcare if elected in May to the board of directors of the Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Incumbent Joe Silva and challengers Jeffrey Michael Davis Jr. and Erasmo “Raz” Gonzales each have filed for two open at-large seats on the board of the Terry County taxing entity.
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