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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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Culture Fisk Avenue
Free Fiber-Art Demonstrations Bring “Embellish!” to Brownwood Art Center
The Brownwood Art Association Fiber and Textile Arts Group’s “Embellish!” exhibit will host two free demonstrations in September at the Brownwood Art Center Gallery on Fisk Avenue.
Sport
Brownwood Lions overwhelmed 54-6 by No. 10 Springtown after promising Stephenville showing
Brownwood fell behind 35-0 by halftime and finished with 149 total yards in a 54-6 loss to No. 10 Springtown at Gordon Wood Stadium. The Lions will visit No. 10 Graham next Friday to begin two consecutive road games.
Community
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.
Culture Riverside Park
Riverside Park to Host SALSA’s Fifth Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 19
SALSA will bring live music, contests, food, vendors and family activities to Riverside Park in Brownwood on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 9 p.m.
Business & Openings
Two Brownwood Real Estate Leaders Take on Statewide Texas REALTORS Roles
Jackie Randle and Gina Jameson of the Heartland Association of REALTORS have been selected for leadership roles with Texas REALTORS, representing local real estate professionals and communities across a broad region of Texas.
Crime & Public Safety
Brown County Court Records: Assault Charges, Dismissed Cases and Property Disputes Filed
Brown County clerk and district clerk records filed from Sept. 4 through Sept. 10 include an assault case, several declarations of nolle prosequi, marriage licenses, property disputes and divorce filings.
Education Woodland Heights
Woodland Heights Elementary dedicates new flag pole in Patriots Day ceremony
Woodland Heights Elementary students, staff and veterans gathered Friday morning to dedicate a new flag pole and American and Texas flags donated by three veterans organizations.
Education
Brownwood High School’s ‘Robin Hood’ takes classic tale in a wildly unexpected direction
Brownwood High School’s production of The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood uses comedy, fourth-wall breaks, flashbacks, vivid technical work and an energetic cast to turn the familiar story into a lighthearted stage adventure. The show continues with performances Saturday and Sunday.
Culture
Brownwood Library Wins $10,000 Grant for Book Vending Machine That Lets Kids Choose Their Own Books
The Pizza Hut Foundation awarded the Brownwood Community Library Association a $10,000 Slice of Literacy Grant to buy a book vending machine for children.
Business & Openings
Brownwood Sales Tax Climbs 6.21% as City Ends Fiscal Year With $7.79 Million
Brownwood received $657,053 in September sales tax allocations, up 6.21% from September 2025, while its full 2025/2026 fiscal-year total reached $7.79 million, according to figures allocated by the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
Sport
O.H. Ivie and Lake Brownwood Fishing Tournament Hits Discovery Saturday
The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour’s four-day stop at O.H. Ivie and Lake Brownwood will premiere as a two-hour Discovery episode Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring 51 professional anglers competing for a $600,000 purse.
Sport
Brownwood Lady Lions Finish Second at Salado Invitational as Boys Take Seventh
Brownwood’s varsity Lady Lions placed second behind host Salado at the Tenroc Invitational, while the Lions finished seventh. The junior varsity Lady Lions won their division by one point.
Culture
Brownwood singers invited to join chorus preparing for Handel’s “Messiah”
The Brownwood Community Chorus will begin weekly rehearsals Sept. 14 at Howard Payne University for a Christmastime performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”
Sport
Brownwood Lions Prepare for No. 10 Springtown After Narrow Stephenville Loss
Brownwood will host Class 4A Division I No. 10 Springtown at 7 p.m. Friday at Gordon Wood Stadium, with both teams seeking a breakthrough after difficult opening schedules.
Traffic & Construction CC Woodson Road
Brownwood Family to Celebrate the Life of Faz Tile Owner Armando “Mando” Faz on Sept. 11
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.
Business & Openings Commerce Street
James Avery Opens New Brownwood Store at Shops on Commerce
James Avery Artisan Jewelry opened a new store at the Shops on Commerce in Brownwood on Sept. 4, creating a closer shopping option for customers across Central Texas.
Education CC Woodson Road
Brownwood family remembers Jack Platter, a big-hearted helper with a talent for turning life into an adventure
Jacky “Jack” Clyde Platter, 65, of Brownwood died at home on Sept. 6, 2026. Family and friends will gather for a come-and-go Celebration of Life on Sept. 12 at Victory Life Church Annex Building.
Education
Lake Brownwood Patrol Reaches Full Strength With Three New Officers
The Brown County Water Improvement District has hired and sworn in three new Lake Patrolmen, bringing the Lake Brownwood Lake Patrol to full staffing after six months of law-enforcement training. The district also promoted Patrolman Craig Kinsey to lieutenant as lake levels stood at 85.1% of capacity.
Sport
Brownwood ISD Pink-Out Returns Oct. 9 With Goal of Helping Local Cancer Families
Brownwood ISD will hold its 15th annual Pink-Out fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 9, asking students, staff, families and community members to wear pink shirts and support local families battling cancer.
Culture
Under the Goldthwaite Moon: Free ‘Lunar Echoes’ Event Brings Drumming and Astronomy Together
Teens, young adults and families can attend Lunar Echoes, an evening of moon watching and community drumming led by Daniel Graham of the Brownwood Art Association, on Sept. 15 at the Texas Botanical Gardens in Goldthwaite.
Community
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.
Community
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.
Community Pecan Bayou
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.
Traffic & Construction
TxDOT Names Stephen Kasberg to Lead Brownwood District After Years in Central Texas
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.
Traffic & Construction
Brownwood to Rate Every City Street This Fall: What the New PASER System Could Change
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.
Culture
Brownwood Public Library Book Sale Set for Sept. 15 — Donations Accepted Through Sept. 11
The Brownwood Public Library’s annual book sale begins Tuesday, Sept. 15, with gently used book donations accepted through Sept. 11.
Community
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.
Community
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.
Community
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.