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Brownwood teenager killed in one-vehicle rollover
The Texas Department of Public Safety released the following information Friday morning regarding a one-vehicle rollover accident that claimed one life. A 16-year juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:51 p.m. by Justice of the
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TEACHER FEATURES: Melissa Staggs
[Story by Emily Hughitt] Melissa Staggs has been a teacher for 13 years, since 2010, 10 of those being at Blanket ISD, where she is now a first-grade teacher. “I started out in the cafeteria, then I
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Arrest made for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Friday morning: On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of 14th St. regarding a report of
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes near Hermleigh Friday morning
According to the USGS website, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 9:28 a.m. Friday just over 8 miles northeast of Hermleigh, near Snyder. Just 12 minutes later, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake followed just under 10 miles north
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Court Records 7/26/24
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from July 19 through July 25: Gibbs, Jasmine Summer, Declaration of Nolle Prosequi Applin, Karamiah Kharmella, Declaration of Nolle Prosequi Slayton, Joel Jay, Declaration of Nolle
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UNDER THE STETSON: Special
There is a place in Pittsburg, Kansas called Chicken Mary’s. They serve deep fried chicken and vinegar potato slaw that is out of this world, at least to me. I would leave at noon today and make
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New lights up at Gordon Wood Stadium
With the start of preseason football practice set to begin at week from Monday, the first phase of renovations at Gordon Wood Stadium, thanks to the passage of a $59 million bond in May 2023, is nearing
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Early Police Department hosts AAIR Train-the-Trainer Course
The Early Police Department posted the following information on Facebook Friday afternoon: The Early Police Department has had the honor of hosting an Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) Train-the-Trainer Course this week. This program is delivered through
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Planning & Zoning meeting slated for Aug. 1
Planning & Zoning Agenda Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024 Council Chambers, City Hall 501 Center Avenue, Brownwood, Texas The P&Z Commission may deliberate and/or act on the following items: Call to Order Items to
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Grand opening ribbon cutting for Bangs Splash Pad Aug. 6
The Bangs MDD and the City of Bangs will hold a grand opening ribbon cutting for the town’s new splash pad from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. The splash pad is located at 103 Ray
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Fatality accident near CR 225 and CR 232 Thursday evening
Brown County Sheriff Vance Hill confirmed Friday morning that a one-vehicle rollover took place near the intersection of County Road 225 and County Road 232 Thursday evening. One fatality was reported and two others were transported to
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Building and Standards Commission to meet Aug. 15
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given of a City of Brownwood Building and Standards Commission Hearing to be conducted on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 501
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Chigger season tips to beat the itch
AgriLife Extension entomologist talks all things chiggers, from why they make you itch to ways to avoid them If you’ve ever dealt with a bug bite, especially the annoying itchiness of chigger bites, you will want to