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Bangs Man Edgar Dean Williams Dies at 67; Service Details Pending

Edgar Dean Williams, 67, of Bangs, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Service information will be announced later, with arrangements entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home.

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Brownwood Remembers Victor ‘Bear’ Hernandez, Kohler Retiree and Family Man

Victor ‘Bear’ Hernandez of Brownwood died September 27, 2026, at age 74. He worked for Kohler Company for 40 years, enjoyed music, cars and football, and is remembered by his family as a loving father and grandfather. Visitation, a Rosary and Funeral Mass are scheduled for October 4 and 5 in Brownwood.

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Brownwood honors 38 city employees for a combined 565 years of service

The City of Brownwood recognized 38 employees for milestone service ranging from five to 30 years during its annual Service Awards Banquet on Sept. 22 at the Brownwood Event Center.

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Pamela Ann Hetzel, Brownwood Nurse of More Than 30 Years, Dies at 77

Pamela Ann Hetzel, a longtime Brownwood nurse who spent more than 30 years at Brownwood Regional Hospital, died peacefully on September 25, 2026, at age 77. A celebration of life will be held later, with details to be announced.

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Brownwood zoning board to weigh four setback requests at Oct. 13 hearing

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing Oct. 13 on four requests involving carports, an awning and a patio awning at properties across the city.

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Brown County 4-H Sets Key Deadlines for Livestock Validation, Enrollment and 2027 Youth Fair

Brown County 4-H members and families have several upcoming dates to track, including Oct. 24 sheep and goat validation, new enrollment steps, a participation-point program and major rule changes for the 2027 Brown County Youth Fair.

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Theresa Agnew Dies; Brownwood Funeral Home Handling Arrangements

Theresa Agnew died September 24, 2026. Service arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home.

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Donnie Walters Dies; Brownwood Visitation Set for Sept. 29

Donnie Walters passed away Sept. 18, 2026. A visitation is scheduled at Brownwood Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29.

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Donnie Walters visitation set for Tuesday at Brownwood Funeral Home

Donnie Walters died September 18, 2026. A visitation is scheduled for September 29 at Brownwood Funeral Home.

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Brownwood Remembers Leonard Fred Taylor Jr.; Graveside Service Set for October 3

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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Lake Brownwood Area Property Listed for $265,000 With RV Cover and Workshop

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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Early Chamber honors community leaders at Brownwood Event Center gala

The Early Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders, businesses and organizations during its 2026 Annual Awards Gala Thursday night at the Brownwood Event Center.

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Brownwood Commission Sets Hearing on Two Properties — Demolition Could Be Ordered

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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Brown County receives about 690 delayed voter records after DPS registration backlog

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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Brownwood Mourns Dr. Jerry Heard Patrick; Services Set in Early and Dallas

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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Brownwood annexation near airport prompts AI data center questions at City Council

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 approves $3.98 million Bennie Houston Center renovation contract

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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Brownwood Mourns Harold Ray Sellers; Services Set for Sept. 24 and 25

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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Brownwood Man Billy Don Hill Jr., 69, Dies; Funeral Arrangements Pending

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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Brownwood Mourns Billy Don Hill Jr.; Funeral Service Pending

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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Brookesmith Community Remembers David Jordan Green Jr. Ahead of Brownwood Memorial Service

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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Two Brown County Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $25,000 Grants for Critical Equipment

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, lifelong Brown County resident and beloved racing enthusiast, dies at 80

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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Randal Moore Dies; Brownwood Funeral Service Details Pending

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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Brownwood Mourns Charlene Massey, Remembered for Family, Faith and Legendary Pies

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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Brownwood Family Remembers Terry Lynn Camp, 62, for His Tinkering Spirit and Lasting Friendships

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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Brownwood VFW Fish Fry Will Raise Money for Walker Cancer Center Sept. 18

VFW Post 3278 and its Auxiliary will host a fish fry fundraiser in Brownwood on Friday, Sept. 18, with proceeds benefiting Walker Cancer Center.

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Martha Shelton, Who Lived in Brownwood Since Childhood, Dies at 95

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 approves higher tax rate, utility changes and new fees for 2026-27

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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Comanche Woman Dies in Brownwood; Funeral Set for Sept. 12

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.