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Brownfield local Sierra Garza competed in the Miss Lubbock competition Sunday night. She received the Miss Congeniality award, which her peers awarded for being the most congenial, charismatic, and inspirational pageant participant.
Read moreBy Jose Jimenez The Brownfield Regional Medical Center recently became the first Leqembi infusion center in Texas after researching and following the drug and its clinical trials.
Read moreA standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.
Read moreLast Thursday, the Brownfield Spirit of the Plains band traveled to Abernathy for the Regional auditions. Both Brownfield High School and Brownfield Middle School students shined at the auditions. Three Spirit of the Plains members made the Honor band, includingAubree Valenzuela (Trumpet), who also became an area qualifier, Braden Conn (Euphonium), who also became and area qualifier, and Briana Villarreal (Clarinet). Four other Spirit of the Plains members made the 3A/4A region band, including Olivia Perez (Clarinet), Isabella Cruz (Clarinet), Ethan A. Rodriguez and Laibyn Alvarado (Trombone).
Read moreThe Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees met Monday to discuss topics on the agenda but the longest discussions centered around the elections. Following the invocation by Cat Gonzalez and the pledges, the Board of Trustees began the meeting by doing the recognition portion of the superintendent's report.
Read moreAccording to an article published on Southern Ag Today, on November 16, 2023, President Biden signed H.R. 6363 – the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act of 2024 – into law. The bill extended the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), reauthorizing programs like the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs through September 30, 2024. Producers will have an opportunity to make a one-time election between ARC and PLC for the 2024 crop year. USDA opened the election and enrollment period on December 18, 2023, and it runs through March 15, 2024.
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