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Melody Baker, longtime nurse and CPR instructor, to be remembered in Brown County

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, remembered for fierce loyalty and devotion to family

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 Dies; Brownwood Funeral Home Service Pending

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 announces new enrollment process, fair rules and fall deadlines

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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Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Sets Sept. 10 Meeting at City Hall

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 Faces Brutal August Heat — But the 2026 Growing Season Isn’t Over

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

Brownwood Event Center to Host Regional Emergency Preparedness Conference Sept. 10

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 Approves $49.3 Million Budget as Tax Rate and Fees Move Toward Final Vote

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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Brown County Sheriff’s Office booking report released Sept. 1

Brownwood News reported that the Brown County Sheriff’s Office provided booking-report information on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.

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Dynasty Softball 10U Caps Three-Win Sunday With Dramatic Walk-Off Victory

Dynasty Softball 10U won three games Sunday, including an 8-7 walk-off against DRIP Tigers 10U-Kindler Fa26, after going 2-1-2 in Saturday pool play.

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Brownwood Wildlife Shows Early Signs of Fall Despite Another Texas Heat Wave

As extreme summer heat continues around Brownwood, trail-camera activity has slowed, but changing daylight, ripening plants, shifting deer behavior and migrating birds are signaling that cooler weather and fall outdoor opportunities are approaching.

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Brownwood pastor’s column explores what it means to have friendship with God

Dalton Mathis, pastor of Salt Creek Baptist Church near Early, reflects on Christian friendship with God in a Brownwood News column published Aug. 30, 2026.

Community Riverside Park

Brownwood Lady Lions Finish Fourth as 48 Teams Race at Riverside Park Invitational

The Brownwood Lady Lions placed fourth and the Lions finished 14th at the Brownwood Invitational cross country meet Wednesday at Riverside Park. Brownwood’s junior varsity girls won their division, while the junior varsity boys placed third.

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After Two Heart Emergencies, Brownwood Couple Says Local Care Made All the Difference

Eric and Jill Evans say Hendrick Health’s Brownwood care helped them through separate medical emergencies, including Eric’s 2024 heart attack and bypass surgery in Abilene.

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Heart of Texas Rotary Club launches in Brownwood with regional service plans

The newly formed Heart of Texas Rotary Club is meeting twice a month in Brownwood and plans to serve communities across the region, including Coleman, Comanche, Blanket, Bangs and Goldthwaite.

Community CC Woodson Road

Brownwood Council Delays Wiggins Pool Repair Decision as Leak Questions Remain

The Brownwood City Council took no action on a proposed $38,000 repair plan for Wiggins Pool, requesting additional leak-detection information before deciding whether to proceed. The pool has required daily water additions during the 2026 season, while council members weighed repairs against closure or replacement.

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Brownwood’s $49.27 Million Proposed Budget Puts Public Safety First—But Raises the Property Tax Rate

Brownwood officials presented the first public hearing for a proposed $49.27 million 2026-27 budget that would increase the property tax rate while adding funding for police, fire and dispatch services.

Community Fisk Avenue

Brown County 4-H Families Face Tuesday Noon Deadline for State Validation Tags

Brown County 4-H families must order state validation tags by noon Tuesday, Aug. 25, to show animals at the Brown County Youth Fair and major shows under newly changed rules.

Community Fisk Avenue

Brown County 4-H rolls out new enrollment system as 2027 Youth Fair rules change

Brown County 4-H families can now enroll for the new year, but payment alone does not complete registration. Organizers also announced new state-validation, membership and processing-fee requirements for exhibitors preparing for the 2027 Brown County Youth Fair.

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New Hendrick Rural Health Clinic Physician Brings Family Medicine and Obstetrics to Brownwood

Hendrick Rural Health Clinic Primary Care has welcomed Stephanie Sobotie, MD, who will provide family medicine, obstetric and preventive care at 109 South Park Drive in Brownwood.

Community Fisk Avenue

Brown County 4-H Enrollment Is Open in Brownwood—But One Step Still Remains After Payment

Brown County 4-H families can now begin enrollment for the new 4-H year, but submitting payment alone does not complete the process. Families must select projects, choose “Program Participant” for each one and submit every member’s profile for review. Incoming third graders must wait until September 1 to enroll.

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Brownwood ISD Trustees Set to Meet Aug. 10: What Residents Should Know

The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Aug. 10, according to Brownwood News. The supplied announcement does not provide a meeting time, location or agenda details.

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Cyclospora outbreak raises fresh-produce questions for Brownwood shoppers

A nationwide Cyclospora investigation is ongoing, with iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico believed to be a primary source. Brownwood residents can reduce risk by following produce-safety guidance and checking federal recall notices.

Community Fisk Avenue

Brown County 4-H Deadlines Are Arriving Fast: Tags, Fair Entries and August Events to Know

Brown County 4-H members and families face several August deadlines, including fair entries, livestock validation tags, an awards and fun day RSVP, and enrollment requirements for the new 4-H year.