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This Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC Program to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. A popular trend during the Thanksgiving holiday, “Blackout Wednesday” occurs on the eve of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the trend encourages the heavy consumption of alcohol, which is why we’re working hard to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
Read moreBrownfield Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, Nov. 19 1:30 p.m. at Dusty Creek Gifts & More, 1319 Tahoka Rd., Suite B
Read moreThe Brownfield City Council is set to have a regular scheduled meeting Thursday Nov. 19 at 7:30 a.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. On the agenda for consideration and discussion is:
Read moreAs the pandemic continues to pose risks for Tech students, the university’s decision to extend the winter break until Jan. 20 and to have just one day dedicated to spring break on March 19 may be on people’s minds.
Read more(November 16, 2020) - Texas gas prices have risen 3.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.80/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 5.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 43.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Read moreThe Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) state’s school financial accountability rating system (FIRST), helps guarantee that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve those practices. This system is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.
Read moreThe American Legion and Auxiliary of Howard Henson Post 269 continues its annual traditio of thanking local veterans with a free breakfast on Wednesday, but this year due to health safety protocols the event was held at El Palacios on 102 E. Cardwell St.
Read moreSara Maines is a product of small town living and small school district education. Sara is a graduate of Panhandle High School in Panhandle, TX. After high school, she ventured south to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Early Childhood Education.
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