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On Sunday, April 4, 19 year old Hunter Acosta drove his 2008 Nissan Altima halfway through the bedroom wall of 604 East Ripley at 5 a.m. The crash caused the two residents to be thrown from the bed across the room, and one had part of the wall collapse on her leg. The two residents were taken to BRMC for injuries. Acosta was arrested on site and is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and driving while intoxicated. He is currently out of jail after posting his bond of $52,500.
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Chamber President Layne Marlow presented Mary Wilmeth, owner of The Triple D Resturant with a plaque honoring her as the 2020 Business Leader of the Year.
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Congratulations, Brownfied ISD Alumni Mark Adams named Head Basketball Coach of the Texas Tech men’s basketball team. Guns up!
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According to the National Library Association, “The theme, ‘Welcome to Your Library,’ promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic, libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.”
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With 30,706,531 total COVID-19 infections and 555,002 total deaths in the United States, Terry County is showing a positive sign of controlling and handling the virus. The state of Texas has 2,802,373 total cases as of April 5, according to the Johns Hopkins data received by Brownfield Regional Medical Center clinic director Michael Tackitt. There have been 48,697 deaths and 2,648,420 recovered in the state, putting the mortality rate at 1.7 percent. Currently, Texas hospitals have 13,795 total beds available and 1,107 ICU beds available, but 2,817 confirmed COVID patients hospitalized. According to the Johns Hopkins data 96.65 per 1,000 Texans have contracted the virus.
Read moreState Senator Kelly Hancock of Tarrant County and State Representative Jeff Leach of Collin County filed SJR 27 and HJR 72. The two bills are known as the “Texas Essential Church Act”, which looks to amend the Texas Constitution by making all Texas churches essential businesses.
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