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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,
Fishing Reports 4/10/24
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of April 10: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 67 degrees; 8.78 feet below pool. Black bass to 9.30 pounds are excellent
April Sales Taxes Up in Early, Down in Brownwood and Bangs
The sales tax allocations for April were released today by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. The City of Early received an increase over April 2023, while the Cities of Brownwood and Bangs had decreases. The April allocations are
Greenleaf Cemetery Future in Question
The future operation of Greenleaf Cemetery is in question, due to financial difficulties. The cemetery may not be able to operate much longer without financial assistance from the City of Brownwood, according to Steve Harris, President of
Brownwood High recognizes Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
Brownwood High School (BHS) recently recognized their Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for March 2024. Teacher Randy Gross and staff member Kim Ellis were selected to receive the honor. The recognition includes a $150 check
Countdown underway for 10th annual Cinco De Mayo celebration
The Arts Council of Brownwood and SALSA – the Strategic Alliance for Leadership and Social Action – are partnering to present the 10th annual Cinco De Mayo celebration from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 4
Medical Reserve Corps, Health Department hosting second annual Volunteer Fair April 13
The Brown County MRC and the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department will host the second annual Volunteer Fair on April 13th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Adams Street Community Center. Numerous community organizations will be
MICHAEL BUNKER: A Fractal Dream
Sometimes I have a dream that plays like a movie, and sometimes I write it down or comment on it. A few times I’ve had dreams that I eventually wrote into whole books or stories. Anywho, I
Instrument Testing Event Scheduled for Upcoming Brownwood Sixth Grade Band Students
“Band is more than ‘just another class we take.’ It becomes a part of us. We find a new home to express and challenge ourselves. We become a part of something bigger,” said Juan Hernandez, one of
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood to host knee replacement program April 18
Considering a knee replacement? Join the Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (HMCB) surgical team and orthopedic surgeons, James Deal, MD, John Masterson, MD, Stephen Roberts, MD, and Marlen Strefling MD, as they share educational information about a knee
Shelby Miller now 3-0 out of bullpen for Detroit Tigers
Brownwood High School graduate Shelby Miller is now 3-0 on the season as he picked up another victory in relief Tuesday night for the Detroit Tigers, who downed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-3. Miller pitched a flawless bottom
DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Bangs softball rolls past Winters, Coleman teams notch wins
WINTERS – The reigning District 6-2A softball champion Bangs Lady Dragons inched closer to a repeat with a 15-4 victory at Winters Tuesday. Bangs (16-8, 8-0) led 2-0 after one inning, 7-0 after two, 7-2 through three,
Lions again rally past Stephenville, 4-3, move within one win of district title
The Brownwood Lions improved to 11-1 in one-run decisions and reduced their magic number to one in their quest for the District 6-4A baseball championship thanks to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Stephenville Yellow Jackets Tuesday