Our Town

Many rural hospitals are getting out of the baby business, closing down their birth centers. That’s not the case in Brownfield, where they are actually adding new services and facilities.

In most places, the best spot to go cool off from 100 degree temperatures is in the pool. In Brownfield, they haven’t been able to do that in two years. Finally, the wait is over.

Brownfield was founded in 1903. However, there’s often confusion regarding the name of the Terry County town. We were finally able to make sense of it all in this month’s coverage of “Our Town Brownfield”.

In most places, spring break is normally spent at the beach or on a road trip. In Brownfield, that week was spent moving into a brand new high school.

Grapes, vineyards and Terry County. Lorena Valencia, who serves at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce executive director, explains why.

Even though Snyder’s mascot is the “Tigers,” there has long been a giant buffalo statue outside the Scurry County Courthouse in the city square.

The “West Texas Western Swing” festival begins Wednesday, June 8.

Snyder ISD is preparing students for life after high school as they work and learn in a greenhouse.

Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder is the town’s flagship hospital. However, doctors and nurses work hard to ensure their level of care is on par with the best hospitals in the country.

Downtown coffee shops have long been popular places for the young and old. In Snyder, J316 Coffee allows people to enjoy their favorite ‘Cup of Joe’ and help people in Africa at the same time.

There are several reasons why a community develops pride in their town. For Lamesa one reason is their airport.

A Texas sized water tank is the talk of the town in Lamesa.

In 2009, a $14 million facility opened in Lamesa. The Medical Arts Hospital is consider the “hub” of healthcare in its service area covering more than 83,000 residents.

The lack of rain is hurting Lubbock lawns, but for many it affects their livelihood. Farmers are facing a crisis in Lamesa narrowing their chance to turn a profit.

The Lamesa Chicken Fried Steak Festival is Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 at Forrest Park in Lamesa.

The holiday celebration for many involves Christmas lights, and Post is becoming a Christmas destination. Much of that well-deserved title is due to Eddie Pitts.

Post, Texas was founded in 1907. In 2007 they had a 100-year celebration. After a 15-year gap, Founders’ Day is returning in 2022.

The City of Post has a new look. It’s not something you notice when you drive into town. It is a change in city leadership.

Christmas is celebrated year-round in Post, Texas. That is due to a quaint shop called Santa’s Hares & Bears.

Coffee and beef jerky. Two things you don’t normally put together. But in Post, the two are connected as two unique businesses in this Garza County town. There is a reason to check them out.

Change is on the way in Wolfforth, and the man at the center of all that change is Wolfforth Police Chief and Assistant City Manager Rick Scott.

The expected doubling of the population of Wolfforth Is bringing a significant increase in city services; that includes the fire department and EMS. Lance Barrett Chief, Wolfforth Fire Department

Friday nights during the Fall in Wolfforth are special and there is only one place to be. That is at Peoples Bank Stadium supporting the Frenship Tigers.

There are currently 6,500 residents in Wolfforth. That number is expected to more than double in the next 10 years. “There’s no better place to be than the city of Wolfforth,” said Terri Robinette, Wolfforth Director of Planning and Community Development.

The future is bright in Wolfforth. That is the motto of the city located in Southwest Lubbock County. We will look into an exciting future, starting off with a salute to the past.

The healthcare footprint is changing and improving in Tahoka. The Lynn County Hospital District is now the Lynn County Healthcare system.

Every fall for 45 years, one of the highlights in Tahoka is the Harvest Festival. The event is more than just for Tahoka, it’s really for all of Lynn County and beyond.

Tahoka was established in 1903, but it was incorporated in 1915 and it has a lot of history from Tahoka in there about the agricultural community and how things were.

Where family values and community spirit reside. That’s what you’ll find when you head to the county seat of Lynn County: Tahoka. City Administrator Julie Arrington is working hard to being Tahoka back to life.

Meet Tori Price, the new superintendent of schools for Tahoka. Most recently in Stamford, Price brings a winning attitude to Tahoka. And speaking of winning, one of his main goals is to win the Lone Star Cup.