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The 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.”
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IT'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.
Read moreAlcohol, Drug Abuse Contributes to Fatal Boating Accidents in Texas
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Clemmie Jack Cobb, age 82, of Plains, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Frisco, Texas. He was born July 1, 1939, in Brownfield, Texas, to Louise (Mobley) and Paul Cobb. Jack married the love of his life, Mary Janelle Parks, in Plains, Texas on July 7, 1962, and they were blessed with three daughters. Jack was a 1957 graduate of Plains High School and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University. He later earned a master’s degree from Texas Tech University. Jack taught school in Plains before serving 12 years as principal at Smyer and Sands (Ackerly) High School. He moved his family back to Plains in 1978 where he became a strong contributor to the agriculture industry in Yoakum County and the region as both the owner/operator of an aerial applicator business and as a farmer.
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