Brownwood’s fire department has received a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 11, according to the latest congressional update from U.S. Rep. August Pfluger. The delivery was part of an ongoing effort by Pfluger’s district staff to provide the commemorative flags to fire departments across Texas’ 11th Congressional District.
The Brownwood Fire Department appears in a group of departments identified in the update. The listed presentation also included the City of Early Fire Department, Lake O.H. Ivie Volunteer Fire Department, the City of Ballinger Fire Department and volunteer departments in communities including Sterling City, Dove Creek, Irion County, Ballinger, Eola, Mereta, Grape Creek, Rowena and Wingate.
Pfluger’s update, published by Brownwood News on Nov. 8, 2026, described the flag deliveries as a gesture of appreciation for firefighters who protect residents, homes and communities. The congressional office said its staff is continuing the deliveries throughout the district.
Brown County added to drought disaster declaration
The update also reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had declared a drought disaster for several counties in Texas’ 11th District. Brown County was among four counties added during the week covered by the report, along with Mason, McCulloch and San Saba counties.
The counties already listed in the declaration were Coke, Runnels, Tom Green, Coleman, Concho, Irion, Menard and Sterling. The designation affects local agricultural producers at a time when drought conditions are placing additional pressure on farmers and ranchers, according to the congressional update.
Producers in counties covered by the designation may apply for emergency loans through the USDA Farm Service Agency. The loans are intended to help cover part of producers’ losses. The update directed farmers and ranchers with questions to contact their local FSA office or visit the federal farmers.gov website.
Pfluger outlines congressional priorities and constituent assistance
In the same update, Pfluger said affordability and reducing the cost of living would be his top priority in the next Congress. He also identified expanding American energy production, reducing what he called wasteful spending and keeping taxes low as areas of focus.
The report said Pfluger represents Texas’ 11th Congressional District and is continuing to serve in the 120th Congress. It also said he had previously reported delivering relief to families, small businesses, farmers, ranchers and healthcare providers.
The update included a legislative and constituent-services report. Pfluger’s office said 13 of his bills had passed the U.S. House of Representatives during the 119th Congress and that four had been signed into law. It also reported that his team had returned $20.8 million to constituents from federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Residents who need help with a federal agency, or who have a question or concern for the congressional office, were directed to visit pfluger.house.gov. The update also said residents could contact one of the representative’s offices for assistance.