Jacob Lehrer
Jacob Lehrer is a graduate of Howard Payne University with a Bachelors in Legal Studies and Public Policy. Ever since graduating, Jacob has enjoyed the Brownwood Community, doing shows at the Lyric Theatre, and does much of his writing at Common Grounds.
Texas Juvenile Justice Department facing ‘grim’ situation
It is not looking good in the state’s juvenile department. Across the five juvenile detention centers for the state of Texas, all are facing staff wide shortages with a turnover rate of over 70%, continual cuts in
Texas schools find options amongst statewide teacher shortage
“Schools are always looking for teachers,” is a phrase heard so often when people look into the education field. In fact, most educators never have to worry about finding a job because there might always be open
Brownwood ISD addresses school security before upcoming school year
In the wake of the Uvalde, TX shooting, school security has been on everyone’s mind. The necessary funding from federal and state legislatures, the need for updates in infrastructure, and the gun-control debate have been sparked heavily
Sole domestic drilling might not be the quick fix for gas prices
The gas pump has been one of the most anxious decisions Americans have been facing during inflation besides rising grocery prices. In fact, people around the country have to choose between getting gas or feeding their families
Property taxes, high prices give Texas Legislature $27 billion for 2023 budget
Property taxes have been a terrible burden on Texans this past year along with inflation and high gas and grocery prices. “Homeowners in Texas currently pay the sixth-highest property taxes in the U.S., with some homeowners seeing
La Niña expected to affect Texas the rest of 2022
Texas has seen widespread drought, wildfires, and it’s just getting too hot to handle outside. As we approach August, and the power grid is scraping by to cool us, Texans are worried about the weather this year.
Texas sues Department of Health and Human Services over abortion
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, politicians, states, and companies have been grinding to find measures to continue abortion practices. In a struggle between conservative states and liberal companies, lawsuits
City officials respond to mixed comments on new Home2Suites in Brownwood
As a new Home2Suites is being built behind Studebakers, residents of Brownwood have had mixed feelings about the new infrastructure. Several members in the community applauded the new hotel, believing that it is going to bring more
What does Biden vs. Texas mean for Texas?
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in Biden vs. Texas that the Biden Administration can end what was called the “Remain in Mexico” border policy (aka Migrant Protection Protocols aka MPP). American has seen a record number