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Brownwood’s three splash pads to open May 1
City of Brownwood will activate all three splash pads beginning May 1, 2024. Each location will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and expected to remain activated through October. The City strategically placed the
MICHAEL BUNKER: Someone Open a Window
If you ever drive around downtown… any downtown, if you’re paying attention, you’ll notice something interesting. Did you ever notice that in the old buildings, anything built from the late 1800s to the end of World War
State track meet schedule finalized for Brown County’s 14 entrants
The schedule for the UIL Track and Field State Championships, slated for Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4 at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has been finalized,
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Price is no object
In our mind’s eye, most of us old-timers recall taking on life in slow motion when contrasted with today’s starts, stops and swerves now endured by the masses by day and by night. If identified with a fable,
Lady Lions nearly erase 14-point fourth-quarter deficit in 55-52 bi-district loss to Estacado
ABILENE – Trailing 47-33 with 4:47 left in the fourth quarter Monday night, the Brownwood Lady Lions were on the verge of letting their Class 4A Region I bi-district playoff contest slip completely out of their
Zephyr defeats Mullin, 69-9, en route to flawless District 18-A championship record
ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Bulldogs completed an undefeated run to the District 18-A boys basketball championship with a 69-9 home victory over Mullin Monday. Zephyr (25-6, 12-0) led Mullin 22-5 after one quarter, 39-7 at halftime, and
Chamber Hosts 2024 Economic Summit
On February 7 the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 2024 Economic Summit, a biennial event focused on economic conditions in Brownwood, Brown County, and the state of Texas. The presenting sponsor for this year’s event
HPU’s Stephen Goacher to present Feb. 15 concert celebrating Black History Month
Stephen Goacher, professor of music at Howard Payne University, will present a Faculty Concert Celebrating Black History Month. The concert, featuring a variety of accomplished guest musicians, will be held on Thursday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Brown County officially approved for countywide polling
Brown County Elections Administrator Brenda Arp shared the following news Monday: I received a letter from the Secretary of State on Friday afternoon approving Brown County to be Countywide Polling, we are now at Successful Status. This
One-vehicle rollover south of Rising Star results in one fatality
According to a press release provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety Monday afternoon, a one-vehicle accident at 5:59 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 resulted in one fatality. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 183, south of
Commissioners Approve Funds for New Health Dept. Building
After much deliberation, the Brown County Commissioners today approved funds for a new building for the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department. The Health Department, as its name implies, is a joint operation between the City of Brownwood and
Brownwood High announces Business Industry Trade Show on Feb. 26
Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their upcoming 6th Annual Business Industry Trade Show (BITS). The show will feature displays and information from BHS organizations including Ag/FFA, A/V Production, Automotive Technology, 3D Science/Biology, Construction Building Trades, Computer
BISD reveals February Spotlight employees
Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Monday: This month’s spotlight teacher is Adrian Stewart. Ms. Stewart is a kindergarten teacher at Woodland Heights Elementary She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies / Early
51-year-old male to serve 20 years for stalking
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Monday morning: District Attorney Micheal Murray reported that on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 a Brown County jury convicted Charles Daniel Johnson, 51, of Stalking. The
5 Questions with County Commissioner Precinct 3 Candidates
BrownwoodNews.com sent five questions via email to the five candidates running for the position of County Commissioner Precinct 3 in Brown County during the March 2024 Republican Primary. The following are the answers submitted by the candidates: