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806 K-9s will host an event in Brownfield next Saturday titled “May the 4th be with you.” The Star Wars-themed event is a vaccination clinic and lemonade stand at the Lynn Brisendine Community Plaza, which is on the corner of Main St and 6th St. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shots for puppies or dogs are DAPPV and Bordtella, priced at $15. The microchips are also priced at $15. The 1-HCPch+FeLV shot for cats or kittens is priced at $15. The lemonade stand will be selling lemonade for $2. All puppies and kittens must be at least six weeks old. All pets must also be on a leash or in a crate. The proceeds from the clinic will benefit 806 K9s and the lemonade proceeds will go to kids 806 K9s, a registered nonprofit animal rescue organization.
Read moreBrownfield Regional Medical Center’s Board of Directors met Tuesday evening for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Following the invocation, the meeting began with the Board of Directors approving the minutes from the previous meeting.
Read moreAlmost 40 tornadoes hit the Midwest and Southeast in one day in December 2015, the largest such outbreak in observed U.S. weather history. A derecho with hurricane-strength winds traveled almost 800 miles through the Corn Belt in August 2020. Both caused massive, unexpected damage to life and property.
Read more(AUSTIN) — In the latest Fiscal Notes, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts explores how talking with kids about money at an early age can pay off in the long run. This online issue, which coincides with Financial Literacy Month, features a Q&A with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who shares his approach to teaching financial skills to his three children.
Read moreBrownfield High School Junior Jeremiah Villareal will head to Arlington on May 5th to play in the Madden State Championship. This is the first year that Brownfield High School has had an eSports
Read moreGenerosity from across the nation filled four Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Animal Supply Points since Feb. 28 in the wake of the Smokehouse Creek, Windy Deuce and Grapevine Creek wildfires, which burned over 1.2 million acres to become the largest wildfire in Texas history.
Read moreThe Meadow High School Dairy Cattle Contest traveled to Stephenville at Tarleton State University for their biggest contest of the year on Thursday. Meadow’s team placed 33rd at the State Dair Cattle contest. According to texasffa.org, during this event, team members complete a written exam, evaluate dairy cattle based on physical characteristics, and analyze cows based on pedigree and herd record. Teams consist of three or four members and the top three scores are compiled for team results. Dylan Paiva, Ryder Day, Ty King and Armando Soto were all tasked with representing the Broncos at the state competition.
Read moreThe Brownfield Family Aquatic Center will open its doors on May 25 in preparation for the scorching summer weather. Early bird passes are $3 and general admission will be $4. The passes can be used on any day and anytime the pool is open. The passes will no longer be available when the Family Aquatic Center opens its doors. The aquatic center has several features, including lap lanes, a meter diving board, a lazy river, beach entry, two slides, water aerobic classes, a snack bar, adult-only swim area and a shaded area.
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