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TEACHER FEATURES: Jennifer Angel
Story by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com For all but one of her 19 years in education, Jennifer Angel has taught special education students. “I taught first grade one year,” Angel said. “I loved it.
Commissioners Appoint Thomas as Constable
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the appointment of Harold Thomas as Constable, Precinct 4. That position became vacant recently upon the retirement of Mike Isbell. Precinct 4 Commissioner Larry
BISD announces 2026 Lions football season ticket sales, new ticketing platform
It is almost time to light up Gordon Wood Stadium! Brownwood ISD has officially announced the schedule and details for the upcoming Brownwood Lions Football season ticket sales. To enhance the fan experience, Brownwood ISD is transitioning
1,247 people were killed in speed-related crashes in Texas last year
In Texas, getting there a few minutes faster isn’t worth a lifetime of consequences. Choosing to slow down is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself — and everyone else on the road. That’s the message
TEACHER FEATURES: Heather Thompson
Story by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com For Heather Thompson, teaching art at J.B. Stephens Elementary School in Bangs has been something of a homecoming. “I grew up and graduated here and went to college,
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Becoming a Christian
I became a Christian on June 22, 1988. I simply made a simple decision. I asked Jesus Christ to come into my life and He did, and I changed. I mean I changed big time. I am
Texas A&M Forest Service Announces First Purchase of Dedicated Wildland Firefighting Aircraft
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service is building a state-managed fleet of wildland firefighting aircraft, beginning with the purchase of two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in December 2027,
Texans Lose Millions to Crypto Scams
Written by Jake Lehrer Just the other day, I had a text warning me to pay a fine or else I was in trouble. The number, of course, looked like a randomly generated Facebook password. Over time,
TEACHER FEATURES: Cindy Woolf
Life as a coach’s wife has allowed Cindy Woolf to teach students in a variety of cities throughout her 33-year career and, after a brief retirement in 2020, she’s made Brownwood’s East Elementary her home since 2022.
Dr. Stephen P. Kelly to receive Scouts’ 2026 Distinguished Citizen Award on Nov. 10
Scouting America, Texas Trails Council will honor Stephen P. Kelly, M.D., as the 2026 Distinguished Citizen. The honor will be presented to Dr. Kelly at the Scouts’ 2026 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner that will be held at
LUKE CLAYTON: Game Feeders – Then and Now
I remember well my first experience feeding deer in hopes of attracting them to my hunting blind which, back in the sixties was a couple of two by fours nailed to the fork in a tree branch
Pfluger Fly-By: July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our communities in Congress. We are praying for our fellow Texans who have been
TEACHER FEATURES: Carly Bill
As Carly Bill prepares for her 16th year as an educator, her path to teaching is more uncommon than most. “When I was young, I didn’t communicate until I was 4,” Bill recalled. “My parents were told
Water level at Lake Brownwood climbs above 92 percent capacity
Due to the plethora of rainfall received across Texas this week, Lake Brownwood is now well above 90 percent of its capacity and continues to rise. As of 10:30 a.m. Saturday, the water level at Lake Brownwood
Hendrick Health recognized nationally for commitment to providing high-quality cardiac and stroke care
Hendrick Health has received 12 American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® and Mission Lifeline® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping