On this week’s Talk of the Town, we covered the latest events and happenings from across Brownfield and Terry County, keeping you informed about what’s going on in our community. We also highlighted this week’s National Days, sharing some fun and unique observances celebrated across the country, and took a look back at several memorable moments in This Day in History from July 6 through July 11. It’s a great way to stay connected with your community while learning something new along the way.
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MONDAY, JULY 6th:
Terry County Harvest Festival Queen Candidates continue to sell tickets!
TUESDAY, JULY 7th
TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am; Terry County Rodeo Association
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8th
PAC Show @ 9:30 am
THURSDAY, JULY 9th
TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am; Brownfield Regional Medical Center CEO Kyle Barnett.
Terry County Rodeo Association: Mutton Bustin’ @ 6:00 pm
Terry County Strings @ 7:00 pm at the Brownfield Senior Center.
FRIDAY, JULY 10th
Sports Beat Show @ 9:30 am
Terry County Rodeo Association: 1st Annual Terry County Crossroads Stampede; Gates open at. 5:00 pm, Rodeo Begins at 7:30 pm, Crowning of the Queen and DJ Benny to Follow!
SATURDAY, JULY 11th
Arnold Community Educational Services (ACES): Health Fair on the Square 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Terry County Rodeo Association: 1st Annual Terry County Crossroads Stampede; Brisket Cook Off. (all day), Rodeo Parade @ 10:30 am, Gates open. @ 10:30 am, Wine tasting and Vendor show @ 4:00 pm, Rodeo begins @ 7:30 pm, Joe Trevino Band to follow.
Here are the National Days and This Day in History highlights for Monday, July 6 through Saturday, July 11, 2026. These work well for your Talk of the Town segment.
Monday, July 6, 2026
🇺🇸 National Days
National Fried Chicken Day
National Hand Roll Day
National Air Traffic Control Day
📜 This Day in History
1775 – The Continental Congress issued the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, explaining why the colonies had taken up arms against Great Britain.
1885 – French scientist Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first rabies vaccine to a human patient.
1942 – Anne Frank and her family went into hiding in Amsterdam during World War II.
1957 – Althea Gibson became the first African American to win the Wimbledon singles championship.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
🇺🇸 National Days
World Chocolate Day
National Strawberry Sundae Day
Global Forgiveness Day
📜 This Day in History
1898 – The United States officially annexed the Hawaiian Islands.
1930 – Construction began on the massive Hoover Dam.
1981 – President Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court, making history as the first female justice.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
🇺🇸 National Days
National Blueberry Day
National Freezer Pop Day
National Video Game Day
📜 This Day in History
1776 – The first public reading of the United States Declaration of Independence was held in Philadelphia.
1889 – The first issue of The Wall Street Journal was published.
2011 – The final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis launched, marking the end of NASA’s Space Shuttle program.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
🇺🇸 National Days
National Sugar Cookie Day
National Dimples Day
National Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day
📜 This Day in History
1776 – General George Washington ordered the Declaration of Independence read aloud to his troops in New York.
1816 – Argentina declared its independence from Spain.
1868 – The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially ratified, guaranteeing citizenship and equal protection under the law.
Friday, July 10, 2026
🇺🇸 National Days
National Kitten Day
National Piña Colada Day
National Clerihew Day
📜 This Day in History
1925 – The famous Scopes Trial began in Dayton, Tennessee.
1940 – The Battle of Britain officially began.
1962 – Telstar 1 was launched, becoming the first active communications satellite to relay television signals across the Atlantic.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
🇺🇸 National Days
National Blueberry Muffin Day
National Mojito Day
National Cheer Up the Lonely Day
📜 This Day in History
1804 – Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded in his famous duel with Aaron Burr.
1979 – America’s first space station, Skylab, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere.
1995 – More than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed in the Srebrenica massacre, one of the worst atrocities in Europe since World War II.
These should provide a great mix of patriotic history, interesting trivia, and lighter national observances for your listeners throughout the week.
