Knight’s Cypress Knees Art Reveals Biblical, Western Scenes
Mrs. Knight, a summer missionary turned artist, crafts biblical and outdoor tableaux on Cypress knee sculptures. She describes three Wise Men representing races, Noah’s Ark figures with diverse animals, and future Moses scenes, using lightweight wood and creek rocks to inspire children and witness through art. She notes Cypress knees are endangered and sourced from southern swamps, with one found at a Brownfield garage sale.
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Noah
Angel Tree Support Highlights Terry County Effort
Willis praised broad community support for the Angel Tree project in Terry County. She named key contributors including the Terry County Commissioners, Jim Prather Sheet Metal, Wal-Mart, United Supermarket, Bettye Hurd, Nolan and Bobbie Harrelson, Brownfield Intermediate School staff, and the Terry County Clerk's office. Willis noted many donors kept anonymity and urged even stronger efforts next year.
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Willis
Terry County
Jim Prather
Wal-Mart
United Supermarket
Bettye Hurd
Nolan
Bobbie Harrelson
Brownfield Intermediate School
Goodfellows Toy Distribution Brightens Christmas
The Goodfellows sorted boxes by age and sex so every child received at least one new toy and one or more used toys. Volunteers filled boxes with nonperishable groceries Monday to help brighten Christmas for others.
Police Banquet Honors Officers and Tippit Award Winner
At the Brownfield Police Banquet officers Cristela Vasquez and Abel Aleman received engraved plaques for service and the Fifth Annual Tippit Award, named after a former police chief. The event highlighted community support with donations from Goodfellows United Way VFW and countless local contributors aiding a Christmas food and toy drive funded by cash gifts and local generosity.
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Cristela Vasquez
Vasquez
Brownfield High School
Avera
Tippit
Abel Aleman
Aleman
Tulsa High School
Churchwell
The
Goodfellows
Goodfellow
United Way
Brownfield
Terry County
VFW
Wal-Mart
CSCD
First Brownfield Murder Within City Limits This Year
Gomez shot himself after Barrera was found on the couch and Gomez remained seated nearby. Two Flight For Life helicopters landed in the street to transport Barrera to University Medical Center in Lubbock where she remained in critical condition before dying. Gomez was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Frances Hansard at 8 50 a m. An autopsy for Barrera was planned in Lubbock Friday morning. Services were held for Gomez Thursday. This marks the first murder in Brownfield this year.
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Barrera
Flight For Life
University Medical Center
Lubbock
Justice of the Peace
Frances Hansard
UMC
Brownfield
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