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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break, and beyond, due to the ongoing violence throughout that country.
Read moreOne week after the Lady Cubs outstanding performance in the Regional Powerlifting meet it was the boys turn as they met up in Sundown with 22 other schools to compete and see who would earn a strip to the state meet. Overall, it was a good meet for the team as they placed 6 th out of 22 teams which is rather impressive considering they only sent 6 competitors to the competition. Mikey Perez was one of three lifters who placed as he earned 5th in the 305 Weight Class. Austin Ferriera competed in the 220 Weight class and earned a 2nd placed finish earning him a spot in the State Meet. Finally, Francisco Garza competed in the 198 weight class where he earned a 1st place finish also qualifying him for the State meet. Including the girls state qualifiers the Brownfield Powerlifting Program is sending a total of 10 lifters to the state meet.
Read more'In God's eyes, there are only two men, Adam and Christ. Every human being is a copy of one or the other. To be in Adam is to be lost and merely human, but to be in Christ is to be wrapped into the Anointed One as one who carries the life of Christ within.' (Commentary, 1 Corinthians 15:47, TPT). If we understood this more, we would never want to look like Adam again.
Read moreNow that we’ve put winter behind us — at least on the calendar — it’s time for us to think about sprucing up our homes, inside and out. But it also may be time to do some financial spring cleaning.
Read moreTerry County Retired Education Professionals met on Tuesday, March 7; President Judy Kennedy called the meeting to order at 11 a.m. After the invocation, pledges to the American and Texas flag, the unanimous approval of both the minutes and the treasurer’s report, Michelle Cooper, the major educator for the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District (Terry, Yoakum, and Gaines counties) gave a program on the ABC’s of xeriscaping. It was eye-opening, inspiring, and quite relevant, considering the state of our drought-stricken yards. Her rousing PowerPoint presentation focused on the seven principles of xeriscaping and included pictures of existing xeriscapes, one of which is at the UWCD office. Handouts included a booklet featuring water wise plants and a leaflet about rainwater harvesting. The UWCD has these available at their office at 802 Tahoka Road.
Read moreBrownfield’s Janna Forbes, has become the first LeadOn graduate from the State of Texas to participate and graduate from the program. The American Pistachio Growers (APG) Leadership Program, known as LeadOn, is a year-long program designed to provide a unique experience, consisting of industry education seminars and leadership training led by APG and industry leaders. The goal of the program is for participants to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide capable pistachio industry leaders in the future. The program provides a well-rounded education in the American pistachio industry, enhanced understanding of issues facing the industry today and in the future. In addition, LeadOn also provides participants with a wide range of professional contacts within the industry. And, many LeadOn graduates have been elected to APG’s Board of Directors. Highlights of the program include: State and Federal legislative presentation by APG’s lobbying firms, Water Issues—understanding the political and legislative issues surrounding water, Legislative visit to California’s State Capitol—meeting with legislators and regulatory officials, Leadership presentation—what style do you posses and how to effectively implement it, Hands-on pistachio orchard tour with Bob Beede, University of California Cooperative Extension, Food Safety, and its importance in food production and APG Nutrition and Marketing programs—why are they necessary and what do they do. Janna and her husband Klint own Tex-Achio’s pistachio orchard here in Terry County.
Read moreThe six candidates who are running to represent the citizens of Brownfield on the city council answered a few questions for the News this week so that folks can get to know them. Four candidates are running to fill two at-large seats on the council. Michael Tackitt, who was elected in 2021, is seeking to keep his at-large spot. Three other candidates are running at large: Don Bishop, Jimmy Garza and Leon Pope. Marshall Martell and Mark Williams are seeking to represent Districts 4 and 5, respectively.
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