Start your morning with the latest from across Brownfield and Terry County on today’s Talk of the Town Show. We covered the National Day Calendar, took a look back at This Day in History, and highlighted local news, events, and community happenings that matter most to our area.
Whether you missed it live or just want to stay in the loop, catch up now and stay connected to the Star of the South Plains.
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MONDAY, APRIL 20th
Early voting begins for the municipal election. City of Brownfield, City of Meadow, Meadow ISD, and South Plains Underground Water Conservation District are on the ballot.
Wellman-Union Tennis @ Region I-1A Tennis meet @ South Plains College, Levelland
Brownfield HS Cub Baseball vs Denver City @ Denver City, 4:30 pm first pitch.
Brownfield HS Lady Cub Softball vs Sundown @ Sundown; 6:00 pm first pitch: Practice Game
Arnold Community Educational Services (ACES): Craft class is with Lisa Estrada this month. She will take 15 to 20 people, and the cost is $12. Call or text Judy Kennedy at 806-632-4868 to reserve your spot. It will be a fun night with a really cute craft.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21st
There will be no early voting on Tuesday, April 21, due to a state holiday.
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce: Rise & Shine Mixer & Business of the Quarter Award!, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8:30 am @. MR Tractor 2085 US HWY 380
Wellman-Union Tennis @ Region I-1A Tennis meet @ South Plains College, Levelland
TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am; special guest: Celebrate Recovery.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd
Early voting resumes for the municipal election. City of Brownfield, City of Meadow, Meadow ISD, and South Plains Underground Water Conservation District are on the ballot.
PAC Shoow @ 9:30 am; Politics, Ag, & Commentary
Kendrick Memorial Library: Story Time with Sadie; Families with children, Pre-K age, @ 10:00 am.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd
Brownfield City Council meeting @ 7:30 am
Early voting resumes for the municipal election. City of Brownfield, City of Meadow, Meadow ISD, and South Plains Underground Water Conservation District are on the ballot.
TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am; Guest TBA
Brownfield Art Association: Brownfield Art Association invites you to attend the 2026 Annual Art Show, April 23, 24, & 25, 2026, in the Brownfield Senior Center.
Brownfield HS. Lady Cub Softball vs Presidio @ Monahans, Bi-District Playoff Game, 5:00 pm first pitch.
Terry County Strings @ 7:00 pm in the Brownfield Senior Center
FRIDAY, APRIL 24th
Sports Beat Show @ 9:30 am; Guest Coach TBA
Early voting resumes for the municipal election. City of Brownfield, City of Meadow, Meadow ISD, and South Plains Underground Water Conservation District are on the ballot.
Brownfield HS. Cub Baseball vs Compass @ Brownfield, 7:00 pm first pitch.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce: VIVA EL VINO WINE RUN, @ Reddy Vineyards, 2149 TAHOKA RD, 5k Fun Run Wine stop along the way. Wine stops & T-shirt $25
🇺🇸 National Days & 🕰 This Day in History
Monday, April 20
🇺🇸 National Days
420 Day
National Volunteer Recognition Day
National Cheddar Fries Day
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
National Lima Bean Respect Day
National Look Alike Day
🕰 This Day in History
1841 – Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” was published (the first detective story)
1912 – Fenway Park opens in Boston
1999 – Columbine High School tragedy
2010 – Deepwater Horizon oil spill begins
Tuesday, April 21
🇺🇸 National Days
National Tea Day
National Kindergarten Day
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
National Yellow Bat Day (varies by source but widely observed)
🕰 This Day in History
1789 – John Adams was sworn in as the first U.S. Vice President
1836 – Battle of San Jacinto (Texas wins independence from Mexico)
Wednesday, April 22
🇺🇸 National Days
Earth Day
National Jelly Bean Day
National Administrative Professionals Day (2026 date)
🕰 This Day in History
1970 – First Earth Day celebrated in the U.S.
1889 – Oklahoma Land Run begins
1994 – Richard Nixon’s funeral held
Thursday, April 23
🇺🇸 National Days
National Take a Chance Day
National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
National Picnic Day
National Cherry Cheesecake Day
🕰 This Day in History
1616 – Death of William Shakespeare
1635 – First public school established in Boston
1954 – First mass polio vaccinations begin
Friday, April 24
🇺🇸 National Days
National Bucket List Day
National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
National Teach Children to Save Day (4th Thursday in April)
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (2026)
🕰 This Day in History
1800 – Library of Congress established
1916 – Easter Rising begins in Ireland
1990 – Hubble Space Telescope launched
Saturday, April 25
🇺🇸 National Days
National DNA Day
National Arbor Day (last Friday in April – observed April 25, 2026)
National Telephone Day
National Zucchini Bread Day
National Hug a Plumber Day
🕰 This Day in History
1953 – DNA double helix structure announced
1859 – Ground broken for Suez Canal
1898 – U.S. declares war on Spain (Spanish-American War begins)
; Families with children, Pre-K age, @ 10:00 am.