Ground water study eyes Ogallala level in West Texas
South Plains Underground Water Conservation District conducts a groundwater availability model to guide long term planning for Ogallala aquifer. Director Jason Coleman notes data quality drives model usefulness and that five to ten year outlooks depend on current conditions. Surveys show declines, especially in southeastern Terry County, with zero to four feet typical and four feet plus in some areas, threatening future dry land farming and irrigation if trends continue.
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VICA Students Secure 2nd and 3rd in State Baking
Two Vocational Industrial Clubs of America students earned state medals in Commercial Baking at the Fine Arts Center in Dallas. Esmeralda Estrada took 3rd after 1st at district, Pearlie Crawford finished 2nd in state and district, with competition starting at 10:00 a.m. and including bread cookies and a decorated cake judged by professionals.
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Dallas
Power concerns rise as California faces shortages and busts
In May the heat peaks and electricity use climbs, with Texas reporting adequate power while California suffers rolling blackouts and weak snowpack. The green push and slow plant building worsen scarcity, threatening business and the dot com collapse as thousands lose jobs and profits fade.
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Cubs open playoffs against Presidio in Friday night game
The Brownfield Cubs baseball team starts playoff run with a one game series versus Presidio High School on Friday at Monahans High School. First pitch is at 6 00 p m. It’s the bi district decider with advancement to the next round on the line. Coach Steve Biera expects a good matchup. Presidio tied for first in district with Monahans and needed a one game playoff for seeding.
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Brownfield Middle to Begin Abstinence Sex Ed Unit
Beginning Tuesday May 8 Brownfield Middle School will start a one week seventh grade science unit on Sex Education. The program covers reproductive systems, sexually transmitted diseases, adolescent parenting consequences, and life management skills with separate gender classes for two days and a non punitive opt out option by contacting Principal Carey White or science teachers at 637 7521.
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Becky Chambers Celebrates 20 Years as FBC Financial Secretary
Becky Chambers marked two decades of service as the financial secretary at First Baptist Church with an April 22 reception. She noted frequent staff changes, including four education ministers and several youth ministers, and reflected on the town’s broader changes from her Tyler-born, Brownfield-raised perspective.
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