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Culture Downtown Brownwood
The Brownwood Art Association will open its fifth annual Fiber and Textile Arts show, “Embellish!,” on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Art Center in Downtown Brownwood. The denim-themed exhibit will include a Style Show, raffle and door prizes.
Culture
A Brownwood News column revisits Dolly Parton’s 2015 time capsule at Dollywood and the unreleased song set to be revealed on her 100th birthday.
Culture Downtown Brownwood
Brownwood’s Downtown Preview Night will return Friday, Oct. 2, giving residents and visitors extended shopping hours, special offers and live music the evening before the Feels Like Home Festival.
Culture
Brownwood-area voters will choose between Republican Bo French and Democrat Jon Rosenthal in the November 3, 2026, race for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, the agency that regulates oil, gas, energy infrastructure and related resources.
Culture
The Brownwood Lyric Theatre will host “Cabaret: An Evening Honoring Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld” on Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring Broadway favorites, hors d’oeuvres, wine, live music and a performance by the Lyric Players.
Culture Fisk Avenue
The Brownwood Art Association is launching Creative Edge, a free after-school arts enrichment program for students ages 16–18, with a September soft opening at the Brownwood Art Center.
Culture
The Brownwood Art Association is starting Creative Edge, a free after-school arts enrichment program for students ages 16–18, with registration required and introductory sessions scheduled in September at the Brownwood Art Center.
Culture
Howard Payne University says Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin will perform a free community concert and night of worship at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Brownwood Event Center outdoor stage. The event was postponed from April because of severe weather; no tickets are required for the rescheduled concert.
Culture Baker Street
Howard Payne University has rescheduled a free Chris Tomlin concert and night of worship for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage, 601 Baker St. The event was postponed from April because of severe weather, and admission will now be first come, first served with no tickets required.
Culture
The Brown County Museum of History has named retired Wendlee Broadcasting co-owners Mariann and Rex Tackett honorary chairs of its September 12 gala, a fundraiser supporting educational programs for children.
