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The 1-3 Brownwood Lions will try to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the 1-3 China Spring Cougars at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in the teams’ pre-district finale.
Community
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.
Education
Pamela Jean Carey, a Brownwood native remembered for her love of family, gardening, music and ranching, died Sept. 22, 2026, at age 75. Her family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Education
Pamela Jean Carey, 75, who was born and attended school in Brownwood, died Sept. 22, 2026. Her family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Sport
Brownwood High’s four-match tennis winning streak ended Tuesday with a 14-5 non-district loss at Class 5A Abilene Cooper. The Lions and Lady Lions will return to District 6-4A action Oct. 1 against Peaster in Glen Rose, with a fifth consecutive league win at stake.
Sport
Brownwood opened District 6-4A volleyball play with a four-set loss to Mineral Wells on Tuesday night. Demayha Hooker led the Lady Lions with 10 kills, while Brownwood will face Graham at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Community
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.
Business & Openings Commerce Street
Brownwood officials and developer Ted Hutto celebrated Shops on Commerce at a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. The five-store retail center at 537 W. Commerce adds 41,000 square feet, with Ross and Ulta Beauty scheduled to open Oct. 9.
Community
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.
Community
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.
Education
Howard Payne University has added eight faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing new and returning educators to programs in business, biology, management, chemistry, English, nursing, marketing and music in Brownwood.
Education
Businesses from Brown County and beyond can register at no cost to host booths for Pathways to Success, a Nov. 3 event connecting high school juniors and seniors with employers and career opportunities.
Business & Openings
Brownwood recorded $31.7 million in new private construction projects in 2025 as residential and commercial development continued. The growth is also highlighting the need to plan ahead for roads, drainage, water, wastewater, schools and public services.
Crime & Public Safety Pecan Bayou
Brown County commissioners approved steps to expand digital access to county records, including a new $10 retrieval fee, while leaving the current burn ban in effect. The court also approved updates involving software, purchasing thresholds, wildfire equipment, fees, meetings and county holidays.
Community
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.
Community
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.
Community
Billy Don Hill Jr., 69, of Brownwood, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. A funeral service is pending with Girdner Funeral Home in Abilene.
Community
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.
Traffic & Construction
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.
Traffic & Construction CC Woodson Road
Daniel Alva, 86, died peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sept. 25 at Victory Life Church in Brownwood.
Sport
Brownwood volleyball dropped matches to Abilene Cooper and Midland Lee before opening District 6-4A play Tuesday at Mineral Wells.
Sport
The Brownwood Lions lost 64-9 to Class 4A Division II No. 10 Graham at Newton Field, dropping to 1-3 before next week’s pre-district finale at China Spring.
Sport
Philip “Darren” Ramsey, a Brownwood Christ Chapel Church member and decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, died Sept. 15, 2026, at age 60. His family is requesting memorial donations to a veterans foundation of the donor’s choice.
Sport Riverside Park
The Brownwood Lady Lions placed fifth in the Class 4A division at the Round Rock McNeil Invitational, finishing ahead of every District 6-4A opponent. The team returns to competition Sept. 30 in Goldthwaite before hosting the district meet at Riverside Park on Oct. 12.
Culture
Brownwood Lyric Theatre’s production of Puffs offers a fast-paced, affectionate comedy about the students left outside the spotlight of a familiar wizarding story. A review praised the cast, simple set and audience interaction ahead of the final performances on September 19 and 20.
Sport
Brownwood’s Lions and Lady Lions defeated Stephenville 11-8 on the road Thursday, extending their District 6-4A team tennis winning streak to four matches.
Culture Baker Street
Howard Payne University will host Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin at a free Sunday, Sept. 20, concert on the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.; admission is first come, first served, with food, parking and bag-policy details for guests.
Sport
The 1-2 Brownwood Lions travel to Newton Field Friday for a 7 p.m. matchup with the undefeated Graham Steers, hoping to recover from last week’s 54-6 loss to Springtown.
Education Woodland Heights
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to cancel the Nov. 3, 2026, election after four candidates filed without opposition. The meeting also highlighted academic gains at Northwest Elementary, staff recognitions and district enrollment of 3,207 students.
Sport
Brownwood’s varsity boys finished second at Brady High School’s Heart of Texas Invitational on Wednesday, while the JV boys and JV Lady Lions won their divisions. Juston Burt led the varsity boys with a sixth-place finish.
