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Engineer Nathan Tells, a former 2003 Brownfield High School Graduate, received the “Firefighter of the Year” award from the City of Odessa. “The Firefighter of the Year Award” is given to one individual who exemplifies the positive characteristics of a member of the fire service and who has a notable record of service and achievements. Tells is a third-generation firefighter having been employed by OFR since 2013 after he was involved in mission work which included trips to India and Kenya. From the Nominations: “Engineer Tells is one of the most knowledgeable members of our department, but where he really shines is his willingness to engage and help anyone who seeks it.” “He serves as a great example of what a Firefighter should be.” “Engineer Tells is always helping others on scene and is quick to give advice if it is needed. His knowledge and tactics are invaluable to everyone around.” Nathan and his wife of 10 years, Brandee, have a 9-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son.
Read moreFuneral Services for Mildred Joanna Ervin of Brownfield, will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church.
Read moreJoy May Stucker (Richardson), of Brownfield, Texas, was born in Seagraves, Texas on March 13, 1933. She was the second birth of identical twin sisters to A.G. and Odie Verna Richardson who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Martin L. Stucker, who she married on May 2, 1951; two sons, Kirby Don Stucker and Freddy Sims; and her four sisters and four brothers.
Read moreUSDA has rolled out two new programs. The Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). The ERP Phase 2 program is for qualifying losses suffered in 2020 & 2021 crop years. PARP is for revenue losses suffered in 2020 crop year. Both programs are very detailed and require some research and figuring before applying. Please refer to the article below along with other resources listed below.
Read moreThe Plains Cotton Growers Inc. 66 th Annual Meeting has been set for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center in Lubbock. Walk-in registration as well as a buffet breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the program will commence at 9:00 a.m. This year’s program will feature keynote speaker John Kriesel. Kriesel is a combat veteran who served in Iraq and is a former State House Representative in Minnesota. While in Iraq he lost three friends and was tragically injured yet came home with a powerful message of hope and living testimony to the value of a positive attitude to overcome any challenge.
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