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Brownwood Chamber holds Ribbon Cutting for Take 5 Oil Change
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Take 5 Oil Change on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. The community was able to meet the Store Manager, Bradly Carpenter as he introduced us to his
BISD Board of Trustees approves teacher salary recommendations, CMAR for Gym/Locker Room remodel project
During Monday night’s meeting, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2024-25 teacher salary recommendations. Superintendent Dr. Joe Young told the Board, “Money is tight. We’ve received no new funding from the state over the
Report of car burglary in process results in arrest for multiple charges
The Early Police Department shared the following information on its Facebook page Monday afternoon: On Monday, May 13 at approximately 5 a.m., officers were called to a business in the 900 block of Early Blvd. for a
THE IDLE AMERICAN: A Texan’s View of Touchdown Jesus
This is a backstory of “Touchdown Jesus” on the 50th anniversary of Notre Dame’s football faithful making the massive Hesburgh Library’s south wall mural better known than the building itself. Ever heard of the Hesburgh Library, or
2024 VALS AND SALS: McCluskey, Adams lead way at Brown County Christian
The Brown County Christian School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Victory Life Church. Benson McCluskey, son of Jeremiah and Ha McCluskey, is the valedictorian while
LCRA awards $17,432 grant to Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department
Thanks to a $17,432 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department will add a generator and improve accessibility to an addition to the fire station that will serve as a much-needed community
DIANE ADAMS: Digging local history with Caiden Tyler
There’s a certain thrill that comes with pulling an old, discarded or forgotten object from the ground. In part I think it comes from realizing there’s a whole story there, when you dig up an old bottle
Fishing Reports 5/8/24
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of May 8: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water normal stain; 75 degrees; 5.49 feet below pool. Water is clear in the main
HPU’s Shadia Herrera receives Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Howard Payne University freshman Shadia Herrera of Azle was recently named a recipient of the Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders, presented at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) National Conference in Chicago. Herrera
TexasBank Doss Foundation awards $137,000 in scholarships
Wednesday afternoon, Texas Bank – through the James and Dorothy Doss Foundation – awarded $137,000 in scholarship money to 18 local seniors who are bound for college in the fall. Brown County Market President Tim Espinoza, Comanche
Brown County Grand Jury April 2024 Indictments
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the April 2024 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 24 true bills were returned against 24 persons. Those indicted were: William Robert Early: Possession of a Controlled Substance Jewell
MICHAEL BUNKER: What if I’m dumb?
Maybe you don’t ask yourself these questions. Maybe you do. This is more than merely a Dunning-Kruger article. If you already know what Dunning-Kruger is, you are way ahead of the game here. Irony is not just
BHS Announces April Students of the Month
Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their April 2024 Students of the Month. BHS is proud of these students and their accomplishments. The following students were recognized: 9th: Elias Perez Saedy Anderson 10th: Kyle Recolizado Haley Partin
LCRA awards $39,780 grant to Blanket Volunteer Fire Fighters Association
The Blanket Volunteer Fire Fighters Association will complete a much-needed fire station expansion with the help of a $39,780 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $15,000 in matching
HPU’s Department of Criminal Justice hosts restorative justice seminar
Howard Payne University’s Department of Criminal Justice recently hosted “Voices from the Field,” a seminar event for HPU students on the topic of restorative justice. The event was open to all HPU students, but focused on students