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The South Plains Water Conservation District (SPWCD) is bringing awareness to the benefits of rainwater harvesting during their Rainwater Harvesting Awareness Week, happening from May 2 through May 6. SPWCD believes that rainwater harvesting is both economical and beneficial for water conservation. Visit the trailer located at the Terry County Heritage Museum, 600 E Cardwell to learn more about rainwater harvesting. If you arrive on Monday May 2 thru Wednesday, May 4 between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. you can sign up to win a rain barrel. Also, the first 20 people who call to sign up for the Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on May 5 will receive a free rain barrel and rain chain.
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Read moreA burglar is on the loose after four businesses were robbed on Easter night in Brownfield and they appear to be related to similar robberies that occurred in Plainview and in Wellman. According to Brownfield Police the burglaries have “a similar MO.” The suspect breaks into buildings with a crowbar, and wears hats and face coverings to conceal his identity. Police suspect that only one individual is involved in the robberies because photos and videos from security cameras have recovered images of only one suspect.
Read moreLots going on at this month’s school board meeting. The employees of the month as well as Brownfield High School’s student of the month were announced. Skiler Lopez was Brownfield High School’s student of the month. BHS’s employee of the month was Shae Myatt and BMS’s employee of the month was Anna Espino. The Oak Grove employee of the month was Esmeralda Estrada and the Colonial Heights employee of the month was Jamie Gore. After the awards were presented it was announced that all teacher contracts are being renewed, and Nancy Moore will be the new vice principal for Brownfield High School. Nancy Moore is a graduate of BHS herself, and is looking forward to her role as vice principal starting next school year.
Read moreOne of the most pressing issues in Texas is affecting the Terry County community, and while adjustments are being made, the younger generation is affected the most. According to former Speaker of the Texas House Joe Strauss, “one of the most pressing challenges facing our state is a shortage of qualified teachers in our public schools. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new obstacles to attracting and retaining teachers, but the reality is that Texas has long struggled to find enough trained, qualified educators, especially in subjects such as math, science, special education, and bilingual education.” School districts all over the state are contemplating various ways to mitigate the problematic shortage. Some school districts have decided to implement a four day school week, others have proposed financial incentives, but Brownfield ISD has taken a thoughtful and different approach.
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