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Leonard Fred Taylor Jr., 79, of Brownwood, died in Bangs, Texas. Family and friends will gather in early October for visitation and a graveside service at the Gardens of Memory.
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A 1,188-square-foot doublewide on approximately 0.69 acres in Harbor Point Subdivision is now listed for $265,000, with a Sunday open house scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m.
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The Early Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders, businesses and organizations during its 2026 Annual Awards Gala Thursday night at the Brownwood Event Center.
Community Center Avenue
The City of Brownwood Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing Oct. 15 on properties at 508 Cordell Street and 611 Avenue D. The commission will consider whether the properties are nuisances or violate city ordinances, with possible enforcement measures including demolition and civil penalties.
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The Brown County Elections Office says it received approximately 690 voter-registration records after a Texas Department of Public Safety technology error delayed submissions to county registrars. Voters are urged to verify their information before the Oct. 5 deadline.
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Dr. Jerry Heard Patrick, 93, of Brownwood, died Tuesday, September 22, 2026. His family will hold a celebration of life and visitation at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, followed by a graveside service in Dallas.
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A public hearing on annexating about 20 acres near Brownwood Regional Airport led to questions about whether the property could attract an AI data center or big-tech development. Brownwood Industrial Foundation President Angie Shults said there is no proposed use and that the foundation has not been approached about data centers.
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Brownwood City Council unanimously awarded Waldrop Construction a $3,975,707 contract to renovate the Bennie Houston Recreation Center, with construction expected to take 330 consecutive calendar days.
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Harold Ray Sellers, 65, of Brownwood, died Sept. 20, 2026. His family will receive visitors Thursday, Sept. 24, at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, followed by a graveside service Friday at Jordan Springs Cemetery.
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Billy Don Hill Jr., 69, of Brownwood, died Saturday, September 19, according to Brownwood News. A funeral service is pending with Girdner Funeral Home in Abilene.
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Billy Don Hill Jr., 69, of Brownwood, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. A funeral service is pending with Girdner Funeral Home in Abilene.
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David Jordan Green Jr., a longtime tradesman, husband, father and grandfather from Brookesmith, died September 16 in Brownwood at age 73. A memorial service is scheduled for October 17 at Blaylock Funeral Home in Brownwood.
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The Early Fire Department and Blanket Volunteer Fire Department have each been awarded $25,000 through the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.
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Rebecca Jo Harper, a lifelong Brown County resident who lived in Early for the past 10 years, died Sept. 9, 2026, in Brownwood at age 80. Her visitation and funeral services will be held Sept. 18 and 19 at Heartland Funeral Home of Early.
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A funeral service for Randal Moore is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home after his death on Friday, September 11, 2026, according to KOXE.
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Dorothy Charlene Stewart Massey, 89, of Brownwood died suddenly at home on Sept. 9, 2026. Her family remembers a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, seamstress, cook and longtime community member. Visitation is scheduled for Sept. 13, followed by a celebration of life on Sept. 14 at Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel.
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Terry Lynn Camp, 62, died peacefully on September 4, 2026. His family remembers him for his inventive projects, motorized bicycles, coffee-shop friendships and the many people whose lives he touched.
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VFW Post 3278 and its Auxiliary will host a fish fry fundraiser in Brownwood on Friday, Sept. 18, with proceeds benefiting Walker Cancer Center.
Community Pecan Bayou
Martha Ann Hurlbut Shelton, a longtime Brownwood resident, died Sept. 7 at Pecan Bayou nursing center after a brief illness. Her family is planning a memorial service and will announce details later.
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Brownwood City Council approved a $0.71750 tax rate, a $2.446 million Brownwood Municipal Development District budget and a wide-ranging package of utility, landfill, park, airport and event-facility fee changes during its Sept. 8 meeting.
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Bhavna Kothari, 65, of Comanche died Sept. 4, 2026, in Brownwood. A funeral service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in Comanche, according to KOXE.
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Melody Baker, 71, of Arlington, will be honored at a Sept. 12 visitation and funeral in Early, followed by burial at Crosscut Cemetery in Brown County.
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Penny Elliott, 59, died September 2, 2026, after a long fight. Born in Tecumseh, Michigan, she is remembered by family and friends for her strength, protective spirit, loyalty and love. Arrangements are entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home.
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Wilson Freeman died Friday, September 4, 2026. Brownwood Funeral Home will handle funeral-service arrangements, which are pending.
Community Fisk Avenue
Brown County 4-H has opened a new enrollment system, introduced participation-point recognition and outlined livestock deadlines and eligibility changes for the 2027 Brown County Youth Fair.
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The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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Brownwood Community Garden volunteers say many crops survived a scorching, dry August and could have another two to two and a half months of production if cooler weather arrives.
Community Baker Street
Emergency managers, first responders, healthcare leaders and other preparedness partners from across West Central Texas will meet Sept. 10 at the Brownwood Event Center Complex for a day of training, networking and regional coordination.
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Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the city’s $49,269,731 fiscal 2026-27 budget and advanced a proposed tax rate and multiple utility, landfill, park, permit and airport fee changes.
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Brownwood News reported that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office provided booking-report information on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
