Watch or listen to this episode of the Talk of the Town Show as we spotlight the latest events and happenings from across Brownfield and Terry County. From community updates and local announcements to upcoming activities you won’t want to miss, we keep you connected to what’s going on right here at home.
We’ll also take a look at the National Day Calendar, celebrating the fun and meaningful observances for the week, and dive into This Day in History, highlighting notable moments that shaped our nation and our world.
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay local.
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MONDAY, MARCH 2nd
- BHS Lady Cub Softball vs Denver City @ Denver City: District 3-3A Opener, 5:00 pm first pitch
- Arnold Community Educational Services (ACES): Meet @ 7:00 pm, Information night – Nelson’s Pharmacy Pharmacist Justin Hesse will be on hand to discuss “Managing your medicines safely”.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd
- TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am,
- Texas Primary Election Day 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Meadow HS & Wellman-Union HS District One-Act Play @ Seminole; TBA
- BHS Cub Baseball vs Big Spring @ Big Spring, 7:00 pm first pitch
- Brownfield Runnin’ Cubs Basketball vs Holliday @ Abilene Wylie HS, 3A Region I Semifinals: 7:30 pm tipoff
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th
- PAC Show. @ 9:30 am, Dan & Eric will have a lot to break down from the past week.
- Meadow HS Golf: Roosevelt Invitational @ Meadowbrook Golf Club, 601 Municipal Dr, Lubbock; tee-off 8:00 am
THURSDAY, MARCH 5th
- City of Brownfield City Council meeting @ 7:30 am
- TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am, guest TBA
- Brownfield Chamber of Commerce: 79th Annual Chamber Banquet @ The Armory 101 Webb St. Brownfield, TX, 7:00 pm. Stan Leech, Keynote Speaker
- Terry County Strings @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Brownfield Senior Center
- BHS Cub Baseball @ El Paso Tourney: TBA
- Wellman-Union HS Track Meet: All day
FRIDAY, MARCH 6th
- Sports Beat Show @ 9:30 am, guest coach TBA
- BHS Cub Baseball @ El Paso Tourney: TBA
- BHS Tennis @ Lea County Invitational Hobbs/Lovington NM; TBA
- BHS Lady. Cub Softball vs Compass @ Home; 5:00 pm first pitch
SATURDAY, MARCH 7th
- BHS Cub Baseball @ El Paso Tourney: TBA
- BHS Tennis @ Lea County Invitational Hobbs/Lovington NM; TBA
Daily Fun Observances & This Day in History
Monday, March 2 Fun Observances
- Dr. Seuss Day / National Read Across America Day – Celebrates reading and the beloved children’s author.
- International Rescue Cat Day – Support adoption/rescue of cats.
- National Banana Cream Pie Day – A sweet food holiday.
- Old Stuff Day – A day to appreciate old things.
- World Teen Mental Wellness Day – Focus on teen mental health awareness.
This day in History March 2
- 1807 – The U.S. Congress passes the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, banning the importation of enslaved people into the United States (effective January 1, 1808).
- 1836 – The Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico.
- 1877 – Republican Rutherford B. Hayes is declared winner of the disputed 1876 presidential election.
- 1904 – Author Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) is born.
Tuesday, March 3 Fun Observances
- National Egg McMuffin Day – A playful food celebration tied to a classic breakfast sandwich.
- World Wildlife Day (United Nations Observance) – Celebrates and raises awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
This Day in History March 3
- 1845 – Florida becomes the 27th U.S. state.
- 1875 – The first official indoor ice hockey game is played in Montreal, Canada.
- 1931 – “The Star-Spangled Banner” officially becomes the U.S. national anthem.
- 1991 – The beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police is captured on video, sparking national outrage.
Wednesday, March 4 Fun Observances
- National Grammar Day – Creative appreciation of language.
- National Pound Cake Day – Another tasty food holiday.
This Day in History March 4
- 1789 – The U.S. Constitution officially goes into effect as the first Congress meets in New York City.
- 1791 – Vermont becomes the 14th state.
- 1861 – Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States.
- 1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his first inaugural address, declaring, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Thursday, March 5
None: (Fewer widely recognized national days on this date but part of ongoing March observances such as Women’s History Month.)
This Day in History March 5
- 1770 – The Boston Massacre takes place in Boston, escalating tensions leading to the American Revolution.
- 1933 – During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt declared a national bank holiday.
- 1946 – Winston Churchill delivers his “Iron Curtain” speech in Fulton, Missouri, signaling the start of Cold War tensions.
Friday, March 6: Fun Observances
- National Dentist Day – Appreciation for dental professionals.
- National Dress Day – Celebrate fashion and individual style.
- National Oreo Cookie Day – Honors the iconic cookie.
- National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day – More dessert fun.
- National Frozen Food Day – Celebrates convenience foods.
This Day in History March 6
- 1836 – The Battle of the Alamo ends as Mexican forces overrun Texan defenders at the Alamo Mission in San Antonio.
- 1857 – The U.S. Supreme Court issues the Dred Scott decision, ruling that African Americans are not U.S. citizens.
- 1899 – The pain reliever aspirin is registered as a trademark by the German company Bayer.
Saturday, March 7, 2026 Fun Observances
- National Flapjack Day – Another breakfast food holiday.
- National Cereal Day – A morning favorite gets its own day.
- National Crown Roast of Pork Day – A quirky food celebration.
- National Be Heard Day – Encourages speaking up.
This Day in History March 7
- 1876 – Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone.
- 1965 – “Bloody Sunday” occurs in Selma, Alabama, as civil rights marchers are attacked on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
- 1985 – The song “We Are the World” is released to raise funds for famine relief in Africa.