It was another fun and informative morning on the Talk of the Town Show as we covered the latest happenings from across Brownfield, Terry County, and the South Plains. We talked about upcoming community events, local news, school activities, and exciting things taking place around the area as we continue celebrating what makes our communities special.
As always, we also took a look at the National Day Calendar and highlighted several “This Day in History” moments that made for some great conversation and laughs along the way. From interesting historical events to fun national celebrations, there was something for everyone during today’s show.
We also discussed upcoming community opportunities, local sports updates, and ways residents can stay involved and connected throughout the week. The Talk of the Town Show continues to be your local source for positive stories, information, and community connection right here in the Star of the South Plains.
Thank you to everyone who tuned in this morning on Facebook Live and through the TownTalk App. If you missed the show live, be sure to catch the replay on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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MONDAY, MAY 11th
- Terry County Commissioners Court Meeting @ 9:00 am
- Brownfield FFA, Meadow FFA, & Wellman-Union FFA: Area II FFA Convention, Speaking Events, and Degree Check.
- Wellman-Union Athletic Banquet @ 5:00 pm
- Arnold Community Educational Services (ACES), Celebrity Readers Night: Meadow Volunteer Fire Dept @ 7:00 pm
TUESDAY, MAY 12th
- TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am, Guest TBA
- Brownfield FFA, Meadow FFA, & Wellman-Union FFA: Area II FFA Convention, Speaking Events, and Degree Check.
- Brownfield High School Senior Awards & Slideshow @ 6:00 pm
- TownTalk Media presents TX US Dist. 19 Republican Primary Runoff Forum with candidates Abraham Enriquez & Tom Sell @ 7:00 pm: Watch on Facebook Live, Listen on the TownTalk App under the Meadow Broncos Radio, or listen LIVE at this link: https://towntalkradio.com/meadow-sports-online/
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th
- PAC Show @ 9:30 am
- Kendrick Memorial Library: Story Time with Sadie @ 10:00 am, Families with children, Pre-K age, join them.
- BHS: Jeron Lawrence Signing for Wayland, basketball
- Brownfield FFA, Meadow FFA, & Wellman-Union FFA: Area II FFA Convention, Speaking Events, and Degree Check.
THURSDAY, MAY 14th
- PAC Show @ 9:30 am, Guest TBA
- Wellman-Union HS Academic Awards @ 10:00 am
FRIDAY, MAY 15th
- Sports Beat Show @ 9:30 am
- Brownfield Police Dept. will host National Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony at The Armory @12:00 pm
- BHS: Jemar Richey signing with Wayland, football
- Meadow FFA Banquet @ 6:00 pm
- Wellman-Union HS Graduation @ 7:00 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 16th
- NONE
National Days & “This Day in History”
May 11–16, 2026
National Law Enforcement Week
Monday, May 11, 2026
National Days
- National Eat What You Want Day
- National Twilight Zone Day
- National Women’s Checkup Day
- National Foam Rolling Day
- Hostess CupCake Day
- National Technology Day
- National Mocha Torte Day
This Day in History
- 1858 – Minnesota became the 32nd U.S. state.
- 1949 – Siam officially changed its name to Thailand.
- 1997 – IBM’s Deep Blue defeated chess champion Garry Kasparov in a historic rematch.
- 1998 – India conducted nuclear weapons tests in Rajasthan.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
National Days
- National Limerick Day
- National Odometer Day
- National Nutty Fudge Day
- National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
- International Nurses Day
- International ME/CFS Awareness Day
- National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
This Day in History
- 1780 – Charleston, South Carolina surrendered to the British during the Revolutionary War.
- 1932 – The body of Charles Lindbergh Jr. was discovered.
- 1949 – The Soviet Union lifted the Berlin Blockade.
- 2008 – A devastating earthquake struck Sichuan Province, China.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
National Days
- National Apple Pie Day
- National Crouton Day
- National Frog Jumping Day
- National Receptionists Day
- National Fruit Cocktail Day
- Top Gun Day
This Day in History
- 1846 – The United States formally declared war on Mexico.
- 1917 – Three children in Fatima, Portugal, reported seeing the Virgin Mary.
- 1981 – Pope John Paul II survived an assassination attempt in Vatican City.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
National Days
- National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
- National Dance Like a Chicken Day
- National Decency Day
- National Underground America Day
- National Stars and Stripes Forever Day
This Day in History
- 1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from St. Louis.
- 1948 – Israel declared independence.
- 1973 – Skylab, America’s first space station, launched into orbit.
Friday, May 15, 2026
National Days
- National Chocolate Chip Day
- National Peace Officers Memorial Day
- National Pizza Party Day
- National Nylon Stocking Day
- International Day of Families
This Day in History
- 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act.
- 1940 – McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in San Bernardino, California.
- 1972 – Alabama Governor George Wallace was shot during a presidential campaign stop.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
National Days
- National Barbecue Day
- National Mimosa Day
- National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
- National Sea Monkey Day
- National Armed Forces Day
- National Biographer’s Day
This Day in History
- 1770 – Marie Antoinette married Louis XVI of France.
- 1929 – The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in Hollywood.
- 1966 – The Chinese Cultural Revolution officially began.
- 1975 – Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
