Brownfield-Terry County

County Offices
500 W Main Street
Brownfield 806-637-7230
http://www.co.terry.tx.us/

Municipal Offices
201 West Broadway
Brownfield 806-637-4547
http://www.ci.brownfield.tx.us/

Chamber of Commerce
221 Lubbock Road
Brownfield 806-637-2564
http://www.brownfieldchamber.com/

Covering 899 square miles of the southern High Plains less than 50 miles from Lubbock, Terry County benefits from rich sandy loam soils that have made the area a leading West Texas agricultural center and top cotton producer. Proud of its designation as the official Grape Capital of Texas, the county delivers more grapes by weight than any other region and continues to expand both vineyards and wineries. In addition to farming and ranching operations, the county diversifies and strengthens its economy with agribusinesses and related industries from guar gum production to large food-processing plants like Birdsong Peanuts.

The network of major thoroughfares that ensure quick commutes to regional destinations and points beyond include U.S. Highways 62/82, 385, and 380 and Texas State Highway 137. The city of Brownfield serves as the seat of government and center of commerce, healthcare, services, entertainment, and education for residents of the surrounding rural area. The nearest commercial airline service is available in Lubbock at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, about a 45-minute drive from home.

Services

State-of-the-art healthcare is available locally at Brownfield Regional Medical Center in the city of Brownfield, serving as a teaching hospital and general medical and surgical facility. Designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, the hospital provides comprehensive services that include cardiology, emergency medicine, infectious disease, internist or critical care, pain management, physical therapy and rehabilitation, nuclear medicine, radiology, home care, and a wellness center. For expanded access to specialized or advanced care, nearby Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the University Medical Center Health System, a world-class teaching hospital and premier research center. Covenant Health maintains its flagship facilities of Covenant Medical Center and Children’s Hospital in Lubbock. Several other Covenant Health specialty centers are located in Lubbock, including the Heart & Vascular Institute, Joe Arrington Cancer Research & Treatment Center, the NeuroScience Institute, and Covenant Specialty Hospital.

Lifelong educational opportunities are available in and near Terry County, starting with responsive public schools that offer the personalized attention of a 13:1 student/teacher ratio. Postgraduate opportunities are less than 30 minutes away at South Plains College (SPC) in Levelland. This comprehensive, two-year college is known for innovative programs that span the arts and sciences, technical education, continuing education, and workforce development. The city of Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University, a nationally recognized Tier One Carnegie Designated University with preeminent research partnerships in a variety of areas including sustainable energy, wind power, crop science, and food safety. Students can choose from 150 undergraduate majors, 100 master programs, and 50 doctoral programs in 13 colleges that include a school of law, a medical school, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Lubbock is also home to the private liberal arts institution of Lubbock Christian University, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 20 Comprehensive College in the Western Region, and a campus for the private college of Wayland Baptist University.

Lifestyle

Terry County invites newcomers to small-town and country living in close proximity to all that metropolitan Lubbock has to offer. Rural landscapes, fresh country air, picturesque vineyards, and simple pleasures combine with the shops and services in the city of Brownfield for a quality of life that meets every need. The area’s proud history is on display at Terry County Heritage Museum, where exhibits and artifacts explore the past from Native American life through the cotton industry and beyond. Other treasures include the old Brownfield Jail, the first Brownfield train depot, and a restored chuck wagon and carriage. Throngs of visitors join local residents each year for the Taste of Terry County vineyard tour and food and wine event. Reddy Vineyards has become a regional destination, providing private tours and wine-tasting appointments, private wine dinners, and elegant special event spaces for groups up to 450. Another celebration that draws thousands of visitors is the 4 B Bike and Music Festival, where a bike rally, free camping, and live music from scores of bands keep the atmosphere lively. Year-round enjoyment can be found at Terry County Park, with amenities that include an amphitheater, a kid’s playground, disc golf course, sports fields, an aquatic park, and a skate park.

Outdoor enjoyment is never far from home in Terry County, from hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and camping opportunities to golf courses, tennis courts, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and swimming pools. Metropolitan Lubbock is nearby for expanded shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural enrichment. The city hosts more than 2,300 events, shows, performances, and exhibitions including the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration, South Plains Fair, Lubbock Arts Festival, Lubbock Music Fest, and the Independence Day celebration. Lubbock’s Cultural District features multipurpose venues like the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts and Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater for concerts, stage shows, and special events. The spectacular Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences stands as the crowning glory of revitalized downtown Lubbock and the home of Ballet Lubbock and Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. Art, history, and science converge in fine museums like the National Ranching Heritage Center and the expansive Museum of Texas Tech University with its art galleries, planetarium, and Natural Science Research Laboratory. For the perfect blend of small-town friendliness, rural beauty, and urban advantages, Terry County is the perfect place to call home.