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Former BIRCORP Director Brian Brisendine was sentenced by a federal judge in Lubbock to 12 years in federal prison on Sept. 8 after pleading guilty to one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography on Mar. 28. This type of offense can result in a five to 20-year sentence.
Read moreGina Kelly was appointed as the new BidCorp Executive Director. It is a crucial role that is at the forefront of promoting business growth and expansion within the City of Brownfield. The businesses that exist in Brownfield are what provides the financial groundwork for the future and general success of Brownfield, and therefore the level of opportunity for those living in Brownfield. Gina was born in Terry County and has lived here her whole life, so the success of this town and community is undoubtedly important to her. Ms. Kelly is filling the position of BidCorp Executive Director left vacant after the Resignation of Brian Brisedine.
Read moreBrownfield ISD is close to finishing its newest project, A brand new gym along with locker rooms for varsity, JV, and visiting teams. The facility also has a separate weight room for the Lady Cubs with specific labeling on the equipment and the floor saying Lady Cubs. The main gym will be finished off with a beautiful video board and scoreboard. Alongside the new gym will be an auxiliary gym. Brownfield ISD, hopes to be done with the facility in time for graduation. Jason Pearson wutg 806’s hopes to host the 806 All-Star basketball game in the new facility on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5.
Read moreBy a margin of hundreds of votes, Terry County voters have chosen a longtime police chief to be their next county judge, according to preliminary results released by the county’s elections administrator on Tuesday night. Tony Serbantez, a Republican, garnered 1,996 total votes compared to 576 for Democrat Scott Jackson, according to Terry County.
Read moreUnsung Hero, Business Leader of the Year & Citizen of the Year
Read moreNiko Castaneda wins 2-A State Power lifting Meet for Meadow ISD. Castaneda had very impressive lifts to lead him to a state title. Castaneda weighed in at 299.2 to start out the meet and went on to squat 725 Lb., bench press 390 Lb., and dead lift 585 Lb., for a total of 1700 Lb. in his lifts to lead him to a state title.
Read moreFantastic day for Brownfield as the 14U Babe Ruth softball team has qualified to go to the Babe Ruth World Series in Treasure Coast, FL.
Read moreThe Brownfield City Council at its regular meeting on Thursday morning approved a resolution to appoint a longtime local police officer and firefighter as the city’s next municipal judge.
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