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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
No. 16 Brock keeps Lions winless in District 6-4A action, 96-47
The Brownwood Lions’ hunt for their first District 6-4A basketball victory continues as the No. 16 Brock Eagles rebounded from their first league loss with a 96-47 victory at Warren Gym Thursday night. The Lions (10-14, 0-3),
Lions play to draw with second straight foe, 1-1 at Saginaw Eagle Mountain
SAGINAW – The Brownwood Lions played to a tie against their second straight opponent, notching a 1-1 tie on the road against Class 4A Saginaw Eagle Mountain Thursday. Aiden Jimenez scored the Brownwood (3-1-2) goal with an
John Litzler to be featured at HPU’s Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics
Howard Payne University’s 18th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker John Litzler, director for public policy at the Christian Life Commission (CLC) and general counsel for Texas Baptists. The lectures will be
Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather
Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather. With advance preparation, Texans can reduce damage to their homes and landscapes while keeping animals safe when temperatures drop. Texas A&M
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 22
January 2026 January 24th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns RESCHEDULED January 26th- FCH Coalition Meeting, 5pm at Extension Office January 29th- “Pathways to Mastering Scholarships” Workshop, 5:30pm at Extension Office January 31st- NEW BCYF Workday, 8am at the Youth Fair
Randall Cogburn to be featured at 2026 Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit’s Art Talk
On Saturday, January 31, from 1:30-3 p.m., the public is invited to the Brownwood Art Association (215 Fisk Avenue in Brownwood) to share in a unique and inspiring art experience with renowned fine artist Randall Cogburn of
Winter Storm Warning issued for Brown County, surrounding area
The National Weather Service as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Friday, January 23 until Sunday, January 25 at 6 p.m. An Extreme Cold Watch is also in effect from
TSTC program prepares students to keep lights on during severe weather
With the first Arctic front forecast for much of the Big Country this weekend, a group of workers will be facing dangerous conditions to keep communities safe and connected. Most people recognize that police officers, firefighters, emergency
Greenleaf Cemetery launches new website
Greenleaf Cemetery has launched a new website, greenleafcemeterytx.org. The website includes a history of the cemetery, a list of services, hours of operation, ways to donate, and contact information. Greenleaf Cemetery was established in 1868 when Greenleaf
ERCOT expects grid conditions to be normal during winter blast this weekend
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch from January 24-27 due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures with the possibility of frozen precipitation, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are