Brownfield Spirit of the Plains Band wins 28th UIL first division
The Brownfield High School Spirit of the Plains Band earned its 28th consecutive UIL first division at the marching contest in Plainview on Saturday October 20. Band members Arturo Garcia Marc Martinez Caleb Swaringen April Flores Deidre Riley and the color guard showcased Flight of the Condor Dance of the Tumblers and music from The Snow Queen The Wind and The Lion. Judges Bruce Kenner Buddy Richardson and Roger Edwards praised the band for its energy control and musical selections with comments on great drill and a superior performance.
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Brownfield High School
UIL
Plainview
Arturo Garcia
Marc Martinez
Caleb Swaringen
April Flores
Deidre Riley
Bruce Kenner
Sealey High School
Buddy Richardson
Wichita Falls
Roger Edwards
Amarillo
Kenner
Herrera
Richardson
Edwards
Brownfield
U.S
Bulldog
Obituaries and Sports Pages Highlight Local Events
Page by page roundup notes obituaries and ongoing sports coverage across tennis volleyball and football previews. Classifieds appear in late pages while weather and dates accompany the Thursday Friday Saturday listings.
Veterans Day tribute section planned by Brownfield News
The Brownfield News will publish a special Veterans Day section in the November 11 edition. Terry County veterans or families should submit photos or articles about military experiences by November 7, limited to 150 words. Submissions can be emailed to bnews@door.net or mailed to Brownfield News Box 1272 Brownfield 79316.
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Brownfield News
Terry County
bnews@door. net
Brownfield
Name in the News: Rick Myler Chooses Brownfield Choir Leader
Rick Myler, in his first year as Brownfield High School choir director, grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and studied at North Texas State University. He previously taught in Spearman, Perryton, and other Rio Grande Valley schools, with Brownfield noting four students selected to All-Region Choir this year.
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Rick Myler
Myler
Brownfield
Brownfield High School
Rio Grande Valley
McAllen High School
North Texas State University
West Texas
The
Panhandle
Spearman
Perryton
Texas Music Educators Association Conference
TMEA
BHS
Terry County Commissioners tackle bids and reports
The Terry County Commissioners approved low bids for two 2002 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department and Juvenile Probation, tabling a board replacement item for the Appraisal District. Treasurer Floyd and Auditor Bayer delivered quarterly reports showing total interest of 48,627.83 across funds and noting low rates.
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Terry County
Terry County Sheriff's Department
Juvenile Probation Department
Ed Moseley
Ford
Cargill
Bobbye Jo Floyd
Alan Bayer
Floyd
Road & Bridge
Bayer
First National Bank of Brown
Paper By Lynn Brisendine On Prices Yesterday And Today
The piece reflects on changes from the 1950s to today noting rising costs of chocolate bars bottles and groceries. It recalls a father’s retelling of past prices and growth in general living expenses with a skeptical view of future affordability.
Nostalgia for the good old days and rising costs
Reflective passages contrast past cheap goods and simple pleasures with current higher prices and modern changes. The narrator notes gas, cigarettes, hotel rates, hospital costs, long distance calls, and social shifts while lamenting loss of innocence and traditional values.
BISD Board Hears Reports In Regular Session
Brownfield Independent School District board met Monday night and reviewed numerous agenda items. Employee and Student of the Month were Joni and Madison Ellis, noted as a unique family pair. Colonial Heights Principal Jerry Thomas praised Mrs Ellis and potential successor Madison. High School Principal Jerry Jones announced Arturo Garcia and Joshua Miranda as National Hispanic Recognition Program members. Ronnie Burran reported a 97 percent tax collection rate.
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John Trischitti III
Brownfield Independent School District Board of Education
Joni
Madison Ellis
Colonial Heights
Jerry Thomas
Ellis
Sider
Madison
Jerry Jones
Arturo Garcia
Joshua Miranda
Ronnie Burran
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Clark Gable
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