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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2003
Page
1
The first stage of a brick removal and repair project on Main Street began this week with bricks on both sides of center patches removed and stored at the City Barn for future use. The work has impacted local commerce, with NAPA Auto Parts manager Jerry Wenzel noting a drop in daily sales due to restricted street access.
Denver Kelly recalls unloading historic bricks for downtown Brownfield paving as NAPA faces a blocked Main Street entry. The closure forces detours on Hill Street while Wenzel notes stable customer flow and a planned end of September completion barring weather delays.
Tyler Willis of Brownfield competes in the Miss Texas USA Pageant as Miss Northwest Texas. A 1998 Brownfield High School graduate and Texas Tech alum, Willis is pursuing an MBA while promoting youth programs in Brownfield and Lubbock. She is a former Miss Lubbock USA and works at Market Lubbock Inc and Cagle Steaks.
Dr. Shane Hord, his wife Rachael an R N, and their two daughters have opened a Brownfield Family Physicians Clinic across from Brownfield Regional Medical Center with Dr. Mark McClanahan and Dr. Gabe Hisel. Hord, a Wichita Falls native, learned the town during residency and chose Brownfield for friendly people and existing local doctors.
An article details a plan to build large casino resorts along Interstate 20 near Stanton Texas and in Tulsa Oklahoma. Projects would create 800 jobs, pay $8 to $80 per hour, include 100 to 200 room towers and 600 to 800 RV sites on 85 to 100 acres. Promoters expect 3,000 to 5,000 visitors daily, mostly from out of area, with fast food outlets and travel services planned. Developers cite horse racing routes and RV traffic as factors. locals weigh workforce, infrastructure, and political hurdles in Texas where gambling faces strong opposition. The piece notes backers span Mississippi to Central America, with May discussions and potential state action in Austin.
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