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Brownwood Mourns Wallace Albert Johnson, 88; Services Pending

Wallace Albert Johnson, 88, of Brownwood, died October 30, 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home, with service details pending.

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Rev. James Lyndon Haynes, Brownwood resident and longtime Methodist minister, dies at 85

Rev. James Lyndon Haynes, who lived in Brownwood and served Methodist churches across Texas, died Oct. 20 in Marble Falls at age 85. His family has scheduled services in Marble Falls and Santa Anna.

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Ada Burnie of Bangs Dies at 81; Services Pending

Ada Burnie, 81, of Bangs, Texas, died Thursday, October 29, 2026. Services are pending, with arrangements entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home.

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Brownwood-area graveside service set for Richard ‘Ricky’ Brandon, 65

Richard Steven “Ricky” Brandon, 65, of Conroe, will be remembered at a graveside service Saturday, October 31, at Jordan Springs Cemetery in Brownwood. Family visitation is scheduled Friday evening at Heartland Funeral Home in Early.

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Brown County Early Voting Nears 7,000 Ballots With Two Days Left

A total of 6,856 early voting ballots had been cast in Brown County as of Wednesday, with voting continuing through Friday at the Brown County Elections Office on North Fisk in Brownwood.

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Julia Ann Pax Remembered for Her Green Thumb, Community Spirit and Love of Customers

Julia Ann Pax, 81, of Priddy, died Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Brownwood. Her family will hold a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church in Priddy on November 7, followed by a celebration of life gathering.

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Brown County Early Voting Reaches 6,237 as Nov. 3 Election Nears

Early voting in Brown County reached 6,237 ballots, or 23.8% of registered voters, with voting continuing through Friday at the Brown County Elections Office before Election Day on Nov. 3.

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Five Brownwood Employees Receive City’s Highest ISERVE Recognition

Joanna Acosta, Damon Davis, Billy Lawson, Coy Talley and Jill Ruder were recognized before the Brownwood City Council for service reflecting the city’s core values.

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Bangs Council approves free cleanup dumpster as humane shelter crisis looms

Bangs City Council approved a donated dumpster for property rehabilitation projects, authorized a Christmas parade roadblock and discussed the future of the Brown County Humane Society during its Monday meeting.

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Brown County Early Voting Reaches 5,639 With Four Days Remaining

Early voting in Brown County reached 5,639 ballots after 734 were cast Monday, with voting continuing through Friday ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

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Marilyn Kay Turner, Brady Resident and Brownwood Former Resident, Dies at 74

Marilyn Kay Turner, a 74-year-old Brady resident who previously lived in Brownwood, died October 16, 2026, in Brownwood. Private services will be held later.

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Richard “Rick” Zabel remembered in Brownwood after a life of service, family and craftsmanship

Richard “Rick” Zabel, a former 3M machine operator in Brownwood and Vietnam veteran who received a Purple Heart, died October 18, 2026, in Temple. He was 78. A graveside service is scheduled for October 31 at Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early.

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Patricia A. Olsen of Brownwood Dies at 82; Services Pending

Patricia A. Olsen, 82, of Brownwood, Texas, died Saturday, October 24, 2026. Her services are pending and have been entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home.

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Brown County Early Voting Crosses 4,900 Ballots as Nov. 3 Election Nears

Early voting for Brown County’s Nov. 3 general election enters its second week with 4,905 ballots cast, representing 18.7 percent of registered voters. Voting continues through Friday at the Brown County Elections Office, while countywide voting will allow registered voters to cast ballots at any open polling location on Election Day.

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Brownwood Remembers Andrea “Andi” Essary at Celebration of Life Wednesday

Andrea Jo “Andi” Essary, 62, of Brownwood, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 23, 2026. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at the Brownwood Evangelism Center.

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Brown County Early Voting Reaches 4,300 Ballots With One Week Remaining

Brown County reported 4,300 early voting ballots after 835 ballots were cast Friday, with early voting continuing through Oct. 30 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

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Four Brown County Volunteer Fire Departments Win Nearly $105,000 in New State Grants

Early, Winchell, Zephyr and Blanket volunteer fire departments will share $105,000 in Texas A&M Forest Service grants for protective equipment, fire and rescue gear, and training aids.

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Brown County Early Voting Reaches 3,465 Ballots After Four Days

Early voting in Brown County has produced 3,465 ballots after four days, representing 13.2 percent of registered voters. Voting continues through Oct. 30 at the Brown County Elections Office before Election Day on Nov. 3.

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Brownwood zoning board to weigh two carport setback variances Nov. 10

A Brownwood public hearing will consider requests involving carports at 204 Quail Run and 3510 1st Street, with the Zoning Board of Adjustment authorized to act afterward.

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Brown County 4-H Announces Livestock, Scholarship and Youth Fair Deadlines

Brown County 4-H families face October and November animal-validation and livestock-entry deadlines, while the 2026–2027 program introduces new participation recognition and the 2027 Brown County Youth Fair adopts revised eligibility, membership and fee requirements.

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Brown County Early Voting Tops 2,700 After Three Days—Here’s Where to Cast Your Ballot

Brown County reported 2,719 early votes after three days of voting for the Nov. 3 general election, representing 10.4% of registered voters. Early voting continues through Oct. 30 at the Brown County Elections Office, with Election Day polling available countywide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Brownwood Contractor Vendor Fair Returns Nov. 5 With Local Pros and Project Ideas

The 2nd Annual Brownwood Contractor Vendor Fair is scheduled for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at the Brownwood Event Center, giving residents a chance to meet local trade professionals and explore home-improvement options.

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Brown County Early Voting Reaches 1,871 Ballots After Second Day

Early voting in Brown County has produced 1,871 ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, with voting continuing through Oct. 30 at the Brown County Elections Office in Brownwood.

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Linda Ann Nicholson, 66, Dies in Brownwood; Services Pending

Linda Ann Nicholson, 66, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Brownwood Funeral Home is handling arrangements, with services pending.

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Brownwood Golf Teams Test Their Progress at Llano Invitational

The Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions competed Monday in their second fall-semester tournament at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland, with Layton Kemp leading the Lions at 83 and Geyer Stewardson posting the top Lady Lions score at 115.

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Brownwood Funeral Mass Set for Alex Raygoza-Vargas, 29

A funeral Mass for Alex Raygoza-Vargas, 29, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Brownwood, with visitation and a rosary planned the night before.

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Brown County Sees 914 Early Votes on First Day Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

Brown County recorded 914 early ballots on Oct. 19, with voting continuing through Oct. 30 before Election Day polling opens countywide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

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Brownwood Mourns Ella Mae Crockett, 77; Funeral Services Pending

Ella Mae Crockett, 77, of Brownwood, Texas, died October 17, 2026. Brownwood Funeral Home will announce her service details.

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Brownwood Regional Airport to Take Flight With Fourth Annual Fly-in Fair Oct. 24–25

The Fourth Annual Fly-in Fair is scheduled for Oct. 24–25 at Brownwood Regional Airport, featuring airplane rides, classic cars, historical exhibits, food trucks and a Young Eagles Rally for children.

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Brownwood American Legion Post 196 honors renewing members with free Potter’s Pizza dinner

American Legion Post 196 held a free Appreciation Dinner at Potter’s Pizza for veteran members and dependents who recently renewed their memberships for 2027.