Law Enforcement arrests and reports released Thursday, August 26, 2010.

Friday, August 20

*At 2:01pm, Brownwood Police were dispatched to the 2300 block of Belle Plain in reference to a possible theft.

Sunday, August 22

*At 5:10pm, Brownwood Police were called to the 2800 block of Southside Drive regarding the theft of an iPhone.

Wednesday, August 25

*Texas Department of Public Safety arrested 30-year-old Juan Guadalupe Morin for Possession of Marijuana less than 2 oz.

The Military & Family Support Group is beginning their annual Letters from Home Community Christmas Box project for 2010 and is looking to the community to help out.   Each year, the organization collect cards of support and items for Christmas boxes that go to those actively serving in the military during the holidays.

The group encourages the public to participate by donating cards of encouragement and items for the military that will help them where they are stationed.  This project supports all branches of the military no matter where they are located.

The Military & Family Support Group also maintains the Wall of Heroes at the Brown County Courthouse to honor those who serve and have connections to the area.

Early High School Coaches announced the 2010 schedule for Longhorn Cross Country meets.

Coaches for the 2010 season are:  Head Coach - Kristi Sandoval and Assistant Coach - Chelsey Densman. Athletic Director is Brad Bowden and the EISD Superintendent is Brett Koch.

The schedule is as follows:

The city of Brownwood will receive a grant of $12,193 from the Department of Justice to help prevent crime based on local needs and conditions, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Wednesday. The funding comes through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG).

“These funds will equip local law enforcement with the necessary resources to crack down on crime in the area,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Having the proper tools to fight crime is critical to keeping our communities safe, and I applaud the local leaders for working to secure this funding.”

Class of 2011 T-shirts are being sold by the BHS Lion Crew.  There are several designs to choose from and each design is available in several colors.

The shirt that states "Class of 2011" will also feature (on the back) a list of all the seniors’ names.

Short sleeve tees are $12, and long sleeve tees are $15. Students also have the option of putting their name on the back for $3 extra.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. Stephen Roberts to Brownwood on Wednesday, August 25^th with a ribbon cutting for Heart of Texas Orthopaedics.

For the upcoming classic rivalry of Brownwood vs. Stephenville, the BHS Lion Crew wants to start a campaign to “Ring out the Buzz”.  Stephenville Fans are known for their loud propane can shakers that create an annoying “buzz” for the competition. So let’s drown it out with the ringing of Brownwood’s signature sound - the victory bell and cowbells.

In addition, Crew members are selling commemorative t-shirts for this exciting game.  Adult short sleeve t-shirts will be $12 and children’s t-shirts are $10. Long sleeve shirts are $15.  The shirts are Brownwood Lion maroon and printed on two sides (see artwork above).

Law Enforcement arrests and reports released Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

Tuesday, August 24

*Bangs Police Department arrested 24-year-old David Alonzo Cade for Driving While License Invalid/No Insurance.

*At 10:41am, a Brownwood police officer met with a juvenile complainant at Brownwood Middle School regarding the theft of a cell phone.  According to the report, the student stated that the phone was stolen out of his locker during athletics.  No suspect information was available at the time of the report.

The 10th Annual Brownwood Reunion Celebration Photo Contest is being hosted this year by the Brownwood Art Association. Photos entered into the contest will be on display during the Reunion on September 17th-19th.  Entry forms are now available for those interested at BrownwoodTx.com.

Photographers from age 8-80 are encouraged to get out their cameras and frame their best work for the contest.  Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:  Students 8-20; Adults 21-80 and Professionals.

Below are the fishing reports for area lakes as reported by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department this week.

Lake Brownwood

Water clear; 90 degrees; 7.42' low. Black bass are good on Bass Hogg spinnerbaits near the docks, and on Pig Sticker Shaky Heads with Grande Bass 4" watermelon red Trickster Worms near the docks and rocks and over brush piles in 12 – 15 feet. Hybrid striper are fair trolling and drifting shad. White bass are good on Li'l Fishies and Persuader crankbaits off lighted docks at night. Crappie are good on Li'l Fishies and minnows over brush piles in 10 – 18 feet. Channel catfish are fair on trotlines baited with cut bait and chicken livers in 12 – 20 feet. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines baited with cut bait and chicken livers.

rownwood Middle School will have a Meet the Teacher Night and Open House on Monday, August 30 from 5:00-6:30pm.  Each academic team (7-1, 7-2, 8-1, and 8-2) will have team meetings with the core teachers for parents at 5:15 in the Science classrooms.  Teachers will be introduced, and they will cover important information during those meetings.

Teachers not on an academic team (electives, intensives, etc.) will be in their rooms the entire time for parents and students to drop by.  Core teachers will be in their rooms after the team meetings are finished.