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Brownwood splash pads now open for the season
The City of Brownwood posted the following information on social media Wednesday: The community splash pads are now open for the season! Each splash pad is located at a park near an elementary school, making these locations
Male allegedly threatening people with handgun arrested on multiple charges after foot pursuit
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Brownwood police officers were dispatched to 1500 Terrace Drive on a report of a male threatening people
Brownwood area invited to experience ‘The Wall That Heals’ at Ranger College April 23–26
RANGER — Residents of the Brownwood area are invited to attend a powerful and moving event as Ranger College hosts The Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center, from April 23–26, on
Bangs City Council, Early and Bangs school board elections set for May 2
Elections for the Bangs City Council, Bangs ISD Board of Trustees and Early ISD Board of Trustees will take place Saturday, May 2. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 20
Brownwood HOSA students awarded at State Conference
Brownwood High School (BHS) HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students earned several awards at the Texas HOSA State Leadership Conference, held March 23-26 in Corpus Christi. Nine BHS students participated in the annual conference during the organization’s landmark
HPU women’s basketball national championship coach Kielsmeier taking over at Texas State
Chris Kielsmeier, who guided the Howard Payne Lady Jackets to the 2008 NCAA Division III women’s basketball national championship with a perfect 33-0 record, has been hired as the next head coach at Texas State University in
Schwartz Food Store in Goldthwaite to celebrate 70th anniversary April 4
Milton and Ramona Schwartz purchased their first grocery store E&M Food Store from D.R. Edington on April 1, 1956. The old Piggly Wiggly store was located downtown on Fisher St. in the Palmer Building. They officially changed
BHS announces March 2026 Students of the Month
Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their March 2026 Students of the Month. BHS is proud of these students and their accomplishments. The following students were recognized: 9th Brooklyn Bouldin Owen Oplotnik 10th Kyndalle Salas Riggs Gray
Planning and Zoning Commission to hold public hearing May 7
NOTICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Texas Local Government Code §211.007, and Section 98-84 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, a public hearing will be held by the City of Brownwood Planning
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Life by the numbers
Whether we bow in reverence to statistics or grow nauseous dealing with the barrage of numbers dealt with daily, most of us value “peace and goodwill” wherever we can find it. Foundational to both is Christian commitment for
HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics attended the Texas Academy of Science conference
Students from Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics attended the Texas Academy of Science conference in Tyler this spring semester. Dr. Greg Hatlestad, associate professor of biology, and Dr. Philips Agboola, professor of engineering and
Lions golf team in third place halfway through District 6-4A tournament
ABILENE – The Brownwood Lions sit in third place as a team at the District 6-4A boys golf tournament at Live Oak Golf Course after the first of two rounds on Monday. The top two district teams,
Commissioners Approve Purchase of AED’s for County
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) for County buildings. Cliff Karnes, the Emergency Management Coordinator for Brown County, made the presentation. He proposed
Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing slated for April 14
The City of Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment shall conduct a public hearing for the following request at City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Center Ave, at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026: (VAR 05-26) 609 Booker
