Fuzzy Zoeller Faces Backlash Over Augusta Masters Joke
A columnist condemns Fuzzy Zoeller for joking about Tiger Woods during the Masters at Augusta. The piece contrasts Zoeller's past sportsmanship with modern backlash, noting Woods's dominance and urging understanding while condemning the offhand remark. The author likens Woods to Babe Ruth and Jordan, then reflects on media amplification and potential future interactions.
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Fuzzy Zoeller
Zoeller
Fuzzy
Tiger Woods
Tiger
Augusta
Greg Norman
Norman
Tom Kite
Tom Watson
Woods
Michael Jordan
Muhammad Ali
Babe Ruth
Hospital receives high accreditation by Joint Commission
The Brownfield Regional Medical Center earned a 92 percent rating from the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, with staff stressing that such accreditation is earned through ongoing readiness. Administrators Mike Click, Jeannie Bennett, and Dub McMeans discussed survey timing, preparation, and the benefits of Joint Commission accreditation for programs, physician recruitment, and future surveys.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Joint Commission On the Accreditation of
BRMC
Mike Click
Jeannie Bennett
CRNA
Dub McMeans
Joint Commission
Click
Home Health
Bennett and McMeans
McMeans
Middle School science team triumphs at State competition
Brownfield Middle School earned top 3A state honors at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association State meet in San Antonio on April 12. Andy Gunnels led the science squad with first place while team members Melissa Bond Stephen Brown Scott Pickett and others earned multiple high finishes across science math and number sense events.
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BMS
Texas Math & Science Coaches Association
San Antonio
Stephen Brown
Melissa Bond
Andy Gunnels
Scott Pickett
Gunnels
Brownfield Middle School
Leticia Morin
James Hembree
Josh Miranda
Brownfield ISD Trustees Approve Summer School Schedule
The Brownfield Independent School District approved the summer school calendar at a board meeting. Elementary and middle school sessions run June 2 to June 27, high school from June 2 to July 18. Kindergarten through third grade attend Colonial Heights Elementary. others stay on their campuses. Programs target underperforming students, with eligibility including reading gaps, math mastery under 7 percent, failed TAAS or classes, or staff recommendations. High school runs 7:45 am to 12:45 pm. other students 8:30 am to 12 noon.
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Brownfield Consolidated Independent School
Jeanette Awbrey
Awbrey
Colonial Heights Elementary
Brownfield Chamber plans 50th annual banquet
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for 7 p.m. next Tuesday at Brownfield High School Commons to celebrate 50 years of sponsorship. Texas Tech Chancellor John Montford will speak, Jim Morse Band will entertain, and Rev. Eddy Prince will be master of ceremonies. Tickets are $10. The Citizen of the Year award will be given by last year’s honoree Graham Swain, with four retiring directors recognized. Incoming directors include Linda Speed Mike Speed Jim Morse and Pat Fay.
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Brownfield
Chamber of Commerce
Brownfield High School
Chamber
Texas Tech
John Montford
Jim Morse
Boston Tea Room
Eddy Prince
Tresa West
Liz Flores
Graham Swain
Susie Bray
Juanita
Word named News editor in Brownfield News staff shuffle
Mitch Word promoted to News Sports Editor by News Publisher Lynn Brisendine on Monday. Word has written for the News since November 1994 and previously served as news sports writer for Levelland News Press from 1987 to 1991. The Levelland High School and South Plains College alumnus is married to Stacy with two children.
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Brownfield News
Mitch Word
Lynn Brisendine
Word
the News
Levelland News-Press
Ward
Levelland High School
South Plains College
Stacy
Zachary
Brandee
Organizing meeting set for Brownfield Project Graduation
An organizational meeting for Brownfield High School Project Graduation, a drug free all night party for Terry County seniors, is scheduled for Monday April 28 at 7 p.m. in the BHS Little Theater. Parents, seniors, and local citizens are urged to attend and donate food cash or prizes. for details contact Principal Carey White or Co-Chairs Renee Werner or Darla Stewart.
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Brownfield
Project
BHS
Terry County
Carey White
Renee Werner
Darla Stewart
Portrait of Scotty Cooper a Brownfield Good Neighbor
Scotty Cooper retired after a 34 year teaching career at Brownfield High School and Meadow High School, later farming 175 acres and handling agricultural program reports. He recalls guiding FFA students through changing times including more female participation and recalls former pupils now serving on local school boards and achieving college degrees. He attended Pearl High School and Tarleton Jr. College before his long career.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield News
Scotty Cooper
Brownfield High School
Meadow High School
Cooper
BHS
East Broadway
FFA
Stu
Brownfield
Meadow
Terry County
Pearl High School
Gatesville
Coryell County
Tarleton Jr. College
Tarleton State Univ
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King Arthur
Merlin
Commission
Bennett
Sician
Texas Department of Health
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Debbie Riley
Michael Ruzicka
UIL
Caleb Swaringen
Rupal Patel
Rich Hammons
Brittany Villarreal
Anthony Garcia
Samuel Morin
Nicolas Rodriguez
BCISD
Brownfield Chamber
Good Neighbor
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