4-H awards shine at Terry County annual banquet
The Terry County 4-H program honored top members at the 4-H Awards night in the BHS Commons. Gold Star winner Lukas King, a Brownfield High junior with eight years in 4-H and leadership roles, joins Silver Star recipients Clark Kelcy and Cody Mason, each meeting the program requirements and age criteria.
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Commissioners view preliminary budget for Terry County
Terry County Auditor Alan Bayer delivered a budget briefing to the Commissioners Court on Monday. He cited an adjusted tax value of 550,647,661 dollars with a 29,965,379 dollar rise from the prior year. The proposed tax levy stands at 64.62 cents per hundred dollars. a 0.5 percent county sales tax voted in 1995 remains in effect.
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Sheryl Swoopes Jackson Faces Public Scrutiny and Praise
The Brownfield couple Sheryl Swoopes Jackson and Eric Jackson navigate fame after her WNBA rise and birth of Jordan Eric. Critics press, supporters defend, while Diane Pucin’s column highlights balancing superstardom with private life. The Jacksons seek privacy amid ongoing media attention and public interest.
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Little Jordan
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BCISD trustees approve $11.82 million budget
The Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District Board approved a budget of 11.82 million dollars for the upcoming year after a public hearing. Revenue shifts include a local decrease of about 75 thousand and state funding up over 145 thousand, with several category increases for capital outlay, facilities, salaries, and a new retirement plan. The plan adds 12 percent for eligible teachers and targets staff with five years or 55 years of age, or 20 years of service under 55. The board also advanced interlocal use of a facility with Wellman ISD for an Alternative Education Program, adopted a teacher appraisal calendar, updated the Student Code of Conduct, and approved facility use by First Baptist Church Student Ministries. The meeting ended with resignations and new hires at multiple schools.
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Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees
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Terry County
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First Baptist Church
Sherri Earhart
Jennifer DoRego
Charlene Fletcher
Brownfield Police Chief suspended in temporary move
Brownfield City Manager Dick Fletcher placed Police Chief Bill Avera on a temporary suspension after an unspecified complaint. Avera, head of the department since 1992, has not been fired, and Fletcher said the action is not a discharge. The two will meet after Labor Day to discuss future steps.
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Name In The News A Good Neighbor
Ernie Elemento, a Filipino physical therapist at South Plains Health Care Center, has lived in Brownfield, West Texas for five years. He found his calling in geriatric care, trained in Texas, and built a life with his wife Rhodora and infant son Sean Gabriel, reflecting on U.S. healthcare and aging. He treats a wide range of patients and collaborates with occupational and speech therapists to restore independence without drugs.
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