Brownfield TSA wins Class 3A State Championship in Waco
The Brownfield High School Technology Students Association captured the Class 3A State Championship at the state competition in Waco from May 7 to 9. They topped the high-point standings, earned second in the average score, and had 56 of 81 entries place first to third. Four students received special awards including Marissa Vela, honored with the Al Sahers Outstanding Student Scholarship.
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Blake Decker
Brownfield High School Technology Students Association
TSA
Waco
Brownfield Tsa
BHS
Marissa Vela
al Sahers
Susan Garcia
Gloria Vasquez
Lilia Martinez
Jessica Garcia
Lupe Perez
Mandy Crutcher
Josh Shipman
Winds topple pole causing city blackout in Brownfield
High winds up to 57 mph toppled a pole at the substation by the power plant, shutting down Brownfield’s power for 30 to 50 minutes. 13 crew members from the line and plant responded, restoring service within an hour. The storm left clocks, refrigerators, and street lights dark, with residents inconvenienced but safe. The incident followed by election of Ryan O Daniel as TSA State President and multiple students earning National TSA honors and awards in various contests.
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Brownfield
Electric Line
Butch Wagner
Wagner
Brownfield ISD outlines 1997 summer school plan
The Brownfield Independent School District announces a remedial summer program from June 8 to July 2 for elementary to high school students. Classes run 8:30 to 12:00 for elementary and middle levels, high school periods 8:30–11:30 and 12:30–3:30. No tuition. district provides transportation. High school registration is May 29. preregistration at each campus.
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Brownfield
BISD
TAAS
Colonial Heights
Cawthon
Jones
Mr. White
Middle School
Jeanette Awbrey
India has the bomb fuels global alarm and policy probing
The piece reports India tested nuclear capabilities triggering international fear among nations with bombs. It notes Pakistan and China also possess nuclear arsenals, souring regional relations, and mentions possible congressional inquiries into CIA actions and satellite monitoring lapses. The column warns of heightened volatility and broader weather and geopolitical implications.
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India
Pakistan
Gandhi
China
Iran
Iraq
Baltic States
CIA
Himalayas
Jim Rudd Unit names Chaney as senior warden in Brownfield
Chaney selected as senior warden at the Jim Rudd Transfer Unit in Brownfield. A Sam Houston State University criminology graduate, she brings prior roles from Wynne Huntsville Hobby and Gurney Palestine units. She and husband, a future Smith Unit lieutenant, plan to live in Brownfield with two sons Jeffrey and Justin. She aims to expand community inmate programs and school district support while overseeing security, education, and operations.
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Ee Chaney
Jim Rudd
West Texas
Chaney
Sam Houston State Univ
Brownfield
Wynne
Huntsville
Hobby
Marlin
Joe F. Gurney
Palestine
Smith
Lamesa
Jeffrey
Justin
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Connie Vasquez
BMS
Brownfield Middle School Industrial Technology Program
Jena Moreland
Alyson Caswell
Melissa Bond
Deidre Riley
Lauren Sharp
Hillary Swain
Tiffany Redding
Andy Burkett
Weston Hobdy
Beau Pauling
Ross Martin
Stephen Brown
Kassadie Farrar
Manuel Dominguez
Jason Cunningham
Benito Simon
Kevin Faught
Scott Combes
Justin Serbantez
Jacob King
Eric Gonzales
Natasha Sellers
Shea Green
Ryan O’ Daniel
Joe Gauger
Scotty Densmore
Steven Kumpe
BCISD
Dent
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West
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