BROWNFIELD - People were wearing their masks as the Brownfield City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 16. One item up for discussion was concerning authorizing the city manager to develop a utility assistance program. The program is for residential and commercial customers who have experienced financial hardships due to the CO-VID-19 pandemic. The program will utilize the CARES Act coronavirus relief funds. According to City Manager Jeff Davis, there is a total of $112,945 in past due balances, 354 residential customers and 22 commercial customers. Davis said those with past due balances need to come in, apply for ...