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TxDOT will bring its Be Safe. Drive Smart. pedestrian safety campaign to Brownwood on Thursday, Nov. 12, with walking billboards stationed along Commerce Street from Romines Street to CC Woodson Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Brownwood City Hall, the Landfill and Recycling Center, and other non-emergency city facilities will close Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular hours will return Thursday, Nov. 12, while curbside trash collection will continue on its normal schedule.
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A total of 7,501 ballots had been cast in Brown County by Thursday, with early voting ending Friday and countywide Election Day voting scheduled for Nov. 3.
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Brown County Commissioners Court selected Waldrop Construction over Shellback Construction to negotiate a construction-manager-at-risk contract for proposed remodeling at 600 Fisk, the courthouse annex and part of the courthouse.
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TxDOT has started a four- to five-week maintenance project on the US 67 bridge at Pecan Bayou in Brownwood. Drivers should expect daytime and nighttime work, lane shifts, merging into one lane in each direction and minor delays.
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Bangs City Council unanimously approved $634,381.41 in budget amendments, adopted new construction inspection fees and discussed using Brownwood inspectors for Bangs projects.
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The City of Brownwood is moving three Phase I Downtown Master Plan projects into competitive bidding, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 and continue in phases for 18 to 24 months.
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A 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 1808 8 1/2 Street in Brownwood is listed for $125,000 and includes 1,076 square feet, a split floor plan, a pergola and a private backyard.
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Brownwood’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Nov. 5 on a request to rezone 20.1 acres near Highway 183 North Early from single-family residential to restricted industrial use.
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TxDOT’s contractor will begin overnight preservation work on the US 377 bridge over Adams Branch in Brownwood on Monday, Oct. 12, with nightly lane closures expected through Friday morning.
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Brownwood City Hall, the Landfill, Recycling Center and other non-emergency facilities will close Monday, October 12, 2026. Residents should expect adjusted curbside trash collection early in the week, with Monday routes moving to Tuesday and Tuesday routes moving to Wednesday.
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Brown County commissioners received contractor qualifications for remodeling work at three county facilities and took action on crosswalks, a trailer, a district court reporter’s salary, a private water line and the continuing burn ban.
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William Carl Gruben, 77, of Brownwood and Denver City, died September 24, 2026. His family will hold a memorial service September 29 at Lake Brownwood First Baptist Church, with lunch beforehand.
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Approximately 5,700 square feet of professional office space is available for lease at 4301 Danhil Drive in Brownwood, with furnished offices, shared facilities, parking and an adjoining 2.5-acre lot offered separately.
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Daniel Alva, 86, died peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sept. 25 at Victory Life Church in Brownwood.
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Armando “Mando” Faz, a Brownwood business owner remembered for his humor, generosity and mentorship, died Sept. 5 at age 56. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at Victory Life Church.
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Stephen Kasberg has been appointed district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Brownwood District, effective September 1, 2026, after more than two decades in engineering, maintenance and transportation leadership roles.
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Brownwood will begin using the PASER pavement-rating system this fall to assess city streets and help determine which roads are repaired first during the 2026-27 fiscal year. The system will score pavement from 1 to 10, place the information in the city’s GIS system and support decisions about a $300,000 street-improvement budget.
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Tickets are available for the Sept. 26 Comedy for CASA fundraiser at the Wild Duck Bar & Grill in Downtown Brownwood, featuring five Austin comedians, live music and support for children in foster care.
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The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet Sept. 8 at City Hall to consider a request for a carport variance at 2410 Vincent Street.
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The Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center will host a free-for-members educational program on composting toilet systems Sept. 12 at the Goldthwaite Pavilion.
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A new 10-year Texas transportation program includes a US 84 widening project in Brown County, along with planned work in four other counties within the TxDOT Brownwood District.
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Brownwood City Hall, the Landfill and Recycling Center, and other non-emergency facilities will close Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. The city will also shift Monday and Tuesday curbside trash routes by one day that week.
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TxDOT’s contractor will pave the outside lanes of FM 2524, also known as Austin Avenue, during overnight hours early next week. The work is expected to cause possible delays between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. and should take two to three nights before moving to the inside lanes.
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The Brown County Office of Emergency Management has launched an official Facebook page to share emergency information, public-safety updates, weather-related information, road closures and preparedness guidance. Residents are also encouraged to register for Brown County Alert text, phone and email notifications.
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The Neighbor Fire south of U.S. Highway 67/377 near Blanket was reported 90% contained Monday evening after consuming an estimated 220 acres. No homes were damaged and no injuries were reported, while crews continued cleanup and the cause remained undetermined.
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Brown County commissioners approved a real estate exchange with the City of Early involving 2.2 acres on Old May Road, 5.1 acres on Hutton Street and a $75,000 payment. The meeting also covered new Child Welfare Board members, grant accounts, November election deadlines, a September public hearing and an ongoing burn ban.
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The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing Sept. 8 on a request to build a carport at 2410 Vincent Street within the required side-yard setback.
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The Neighbor Fire in eastern Brown County burned approximately 200 acres Sunday between Early and Blanket before firefighters stopped its forward progression. Voluntary evacuations were lifted, but the fire remained active and crews stayed overnight.
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Fire departments from eight area communities responded Sunday afternoon to a large wildfire near Blanket, where structures were threatened and residents along three county roads were asked to evacuate.
