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Pictures of the first day's pool play for the Babe Ruth Regional Softball Tournament.
Read moreAs we celebrate July 4th and honor our great nation, most businesses will be closed for the day, with most reopening on Tuesday. Some, however will be taking Saturday off, as well.
Read moreThe Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to keep you safe on roads and highways this holiday weekend. Here in the Brownfield area DPS is expected to increase its enforcement to keep roads safer for the weekend. DPS sergeant Bill Robles tells the Brownfield News, “The biggest area that we have a problem with mostly is the Lubbock highway 62/82. All of the Brownfield folks will drive up to Lubbock where the barbeques and parties happen and then return after having a some drinks”
Read moreThe city of Brownfield is going to celebrate Independence Day in a big way this weekend, the local Police Department is gearing up to keep everyone safe while the celebration goes on. The 4th of July is all about celebrating our nation’s Independence but with that comes the dangers on the road especially if people drive under the influence. Brownfield Police Chief Tony Serbantez says the city is prepared, “We will have extra people working on the 4th of July”. They will be out observing the community making sure they are having fun but mostly making sure everything runs smoothly.”
Read moreIT'S TIME TO HIT THE GOLF COURSE! A retirement party for Mike Richardson was held on Wednesday at Lone Star State Bank. Richardson has been the bank president for 22 years, with over 40 years of total banking experience. He is now looking forward to spending more time with his four grandchildren, playing golf, and taking it easy. Pictured from left to right is Mike's son Scott, Mike, wife Sandi, and son Steven.
Read moreThe Brownfield Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to attend the 10th Annual Grape Capital of Texas Vineyard and Wine Festival. The Food and Wine Event gets underway at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 29 at the Farmhouse Vineyards - The Armory 101 W. Webb Street in Brownfield.
Read moreWhat qualifies as mental illness? Is depression a qualification for being mentally ill? Is being Bi-polar under the mentally ill umbrella? How would you screen or test someone trying to purchase a firearm for being mentally ill? All of these questions came to the surface when U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) took the lead on the Protections in Mental Health, School Safety Bill.
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