Veterans Corner
Bill Yeager moved to Brownwood 3 years ago from Dallas/Ft. Worth Area. A United States Air Force Veteran having served from November of 1982 to September of 1986. Joined American Legion Post #196, Brownwood two years ago. Prior Post Officers positions were Adjutant and Finance Officer. Bill currently serves as Commander of Post #196 and American Legion District 21 Finance Officer.
American Legion Post 196 donates $2,400 to 10 furloughed Federal Civil Service workers
Your local community American Legion Post 196 from Brownwood has provided financial assistance to 10 Federal Civilian Workers from Camp Bowie during the first week of November 2025. Recently, American Legion Post 196 made an inquiry as
Annual Veterans Day ceremony held at Central Texas Veterans Memorial
During Brownwood’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial Tuesday, a dedication of two plaques honoring two decorated Brownwood veterans took place. Roy Eldon White was on the first United States Navy ship sunk
City of Early announces altered schedule for Veterans Day
Early, Texas residential trash collection will run Monday, November 10th (the day before Veterans Day). Please place your trash curbside the night before on Sunday, November 9th to ensure pickup. In observance of Veterans Day, Early City Hall and all
VETERANS CORNER: American Legion’s 3rd Annual Claybird Shoot Fundraiser Set for April
The 3rd Annual American Legion Post 196 Claybird Shoot is happening again in April 2026 (day to be published later) at the Brownwood Claybird Club, located at 5895 County Road 225, Brownwood, Texas. This is our most
American Legion Post 196 Announces The Boys and Girls State Program for 2026
The American Legion Post 196 is pleased to announce the 2026 Texas Boys State (TXBS) Program. As you are probably aware, this program is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high
Haynes, Looby Speak at Memorial Day Ceremony
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony was held today in the Central Texas Memorial Park. Featured speakers were Navy Commander Chaplain (Retired) Jim Looby and Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes. Master of Ceremonies was Bill Yeager, Commander of the
Memorial Day program at Central Texas Veterans Memorial May 26
The following information was shared with Brownwood News: To honor our fallen heroes from Brown County, Brownwood’s Memorial Day program will be on Monday, May 26 at 11 AM at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial. Navy Commander
VETERANS CORNER: April is The American Legion’s Children and Youth Month
The American Legion was founded in 1919 and is based on the “Four Pillars of the American Legion” being: (1) Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (2) National Security (3) Americanism and (4) Children and Youth. In the American
VETERANS CORNER: Fundraiser
The American Legion is designated as a non-profit organization. American Legion Post #196 -Brownwood financially operates by Membership Dues, Donations and Fundraising. Through our fundraising, we give back to our local community and to local Veterans. A