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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.
Community
The Early Fire Department and Blanket Volunteer Fire Department have each been awarded $25,000 through the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.
Culture Baker Street
The third annual Feels Like Home Festival will return to Brownwood on October 3, 2026, with five Brownwood-based performers, a Friday night pitmaster event for 120 guests, expanded barbecue programming and new fan activities.
Sport
Brownwood High’s tennis teams defeated Glen Rose 15-4 at home Tuesday, extending their District 6-4A winning streak to three matches before Thursday’s resumed contest at Stephenville.
Education
Brownwood High School recognized eight students as its August 2026 Students of the Month, with two honorees selected from each grade level.
Education
Brownwood High School has recognized teacher Laura Goodman and staff member Jimmy Ward as its Teacher and Staff Member of the Month, with each honor accompanied by a $200 check sponsored by TexasBank and Demand Staff, Inc.
Education
Betty Storm Alvey, a 1974 Brownwood High School graduate and longtime choral music teacher, died Sept. 12, 2026, at her home in Grapevine after a battle with breast cancer. She was 70.
Education Woodland Heights
Brownwood ISD trustees unanimously canceled the Nov. 3 election for four seats after three incumbents ran unopposed and Keith Howey became the only candidate for Place 1. The board also reviewed enrollment, attendance, state funding risks, teacher incentive designations and Northwest Elementary’s improved accountability rating.
Crime & Public Safety
David Alan Beene was sentenced in Brown County on Sept. 14, 2026, to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a child, along with consecutive 20-year sentences on five additional charges.
Education Coggin
Brownwood ISD has recognized Elisabeth Johnson, a special education teacher at Coggin Elementary, and Abby Flores, a custodian at Brownwood Middle School, as its September spotlight employees.
Culture
Author Thomas Goodman will return to Brownwood on Saturday, Oct. 10, to sign copies of his new historical novel, <em>Through Many Dangers</em>, at Intermission Bookshop.
Sport
Donald Wayne Sherwood, a Marine veteran, longtime worker, outdoorsman and Zephyr ranch owner, died Sept. 7 at age 55. A Celebration of Life is planned for mid to late October in Andice, with the date still to be announced.
Culture Downtown Brownwood
The Brown County Museum of History’s annual Gala 2026 drew more than 200 people to the Brownwood Event Center, raising funds for children’s educational programming and previewing a 1955-themed show for next year.
Community
Rebecca Jo Harper, a lifelong Brown County resident who lived in Early for the past 10 years, died Sept. 9, 2026, in Brownwood at age 80. Her visitation and funeral services will be held Sept. 18 and 19 at Heartland Funeral Home of Early.
Community
A funeral service for Randal Moore is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home after his death on Friday, September 11, 2026, according to KOXE.
Culture Fisk Avenue
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 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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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’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
The Brownwood Community Chorus will begin weekly rehearsals Sept. 14 at Howard Payne University for a Christmastime performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”
Sport
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
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.
