More than a year after plans were announced for a major expansion of one of Brownfield’s most unique businesses, construction is all but complete. The skyline of the city’s north side is noticeably different with the addition of an 80-foot tall building that houses equipment worth more than $3 million to facilitate the growth of Guar Resources, LLC, formerly […]
“Paving The Way” to High Plains Winery Estates
During the recent Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation meeting on July 18th, members discussed the roadway options for the High Plains Winery Estates and voted to recommend 2 individuals to the city council to be appointed to the BIDCorp board. During the financial report David Partlow, Director of BIDCorp, informed the board that the Property Improvement Program awarded two […]
Brownfield Chamber finalizing plans for upcoming wine festival August 5-6
Wine lovers near and far can get a Taste of Terry County soon as the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce is busy finalizing plans for its fourth annual vineyard festival to pay tribute to one of our community’s fastest growing industries. The event is slated for Friday and Saturday, August 5th and 6th. This year’s festival […]
BIDCorp gaining more ground with Winery Estates
When the Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation met on Monday, items on the agenda included hearing the latest sales tax numbers, as well as hearing an update on the High Plains Winery Estates. BIDCorp. Director David Partlow addressed the board by telling members BIDCorp has about $2 million in reserves, but had gotten a disappointing $1,400 […]
Bush’s Chicken to open in Brownfield
Brownfield residents will have another dining option in a few months with the announcement this week that Bush’s Chicken will open a franchise location here. Keith Bush, founder of the Waco-based company, told the Brownfield News Thursday that the new restaurant will be open for business in October. A feasibility study will be completed in […]
Halliburton ramps up hiring quota for Brownfield
Oilfield services giant Halliburton is gearing up to once again hire drivers in Brownfield. Susan Lefevere is the Director of the South Plains Workforce Solutions Center, and she said the company has notified her that Halliburton is seeking 20 new CDL drivers starting this month. And that number will increase by 20 locally each month […]
Early Trucking is ready to roll
Early Trucking is ready to roll After months of planning, finding a location, and moving in, Early Trucking Company began local operations on Friday. The Georgia-based trucking company is the newest business in Brownfield and already has hired more than a dozen local drivers. ETC is headquartered locally in the old Valley Irrigation building on the […]
TIRZ Board moves forward with pocket park
TIRZ Board moves forward with pocket park A pocket park to dress up an eyesore on one of the city’s most visible corners is a step closer to reality after Thursday’s meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board. The board voted unanimously to move forward on the project, including a $19,000 payment to […]
Halliburton adds more than 100 jobs in Brownfield, still hiring
Brownfield residents have excitedly watched the new Halliburton facility take shape in recent months and that excitement is matched by high-ranking administrators within the world-wide oilfield services giant. David Prather, Southern Region Operations Manager for Halliburton, told the Brownfield News in an exclusive interview Monday morning that the company has added as many as 114 […]
New trucking company means more local jobs
by Eric Woods News Director, TownTalk News ewoods@towntalkradio.com When the Brownfield Industrial Development Corp. board met on Monday, members unanimously approved incentives to attract an out of town trucking company. The out of town business being attracted to the area is the Ga.-based Early Trucking Company. Partlow said the company will haul product for Birdsong […]