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Sport
The Brownwood Lions return to Gordon Wood Stadium on Friday seeking their first District 13-4A Division II victory and a path back into the playoff race when they host the Gatesville Hornets for homecoming.
Community Coggin
Brown County reported 2,719 early votes after three days of voting for the Nov. 3 general election, representing 10.4% of registered voters. Early voting continues through Oct. 30 at the Brown County Elections Office, with Election Day polling available countywide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Community
The 2nd Annual Brownwood Contractor Vendor Fair is scheduled for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at the Brownwood Event Center, giving residents a chance to meet local trade professionals and explore home-improvement options.
Community Coggin
Early voting in Brown County has produced 1,871 ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, with voting continuing through Oct. 30 at the Brown County Elections Office in Brownwood.
Sport
Brownwood lost to Brock in three sets Tuesday at Warren Gym, dropping to 0-9 in District 6-4A and 7-26 overall before Thursday’s regular-season finale against Stephenville.
Community
Linda Ann Nicholson, 66, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Brownwood Funeral Home is handling arrangements, with services pending.
Culture
Howard Payne University celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a festival, family breakfast and scholarship breakfast recognizing Hispanic culture, language and community.
Education
Wilson A. Fields, known to many as Pete and to his family as Papaw, died October 19, 2026, in Brownwood at age 92. A graveside service is scheduled for October 23 at Bangs Cemetery.
Crime & Public Safety Cecil Holman Park
The Brownwood Municipal Development District board approved up to $100,000 for a standard outdoor fitness court at Cecil Holman Park or $150,000 for a studio version, with the city prepared to cover any remaining cost if another donor is not found.
Education
Howard Payne University will host Baylor professor Dr. Doug Weaver for a free public lecture on the preaching and ministry of Rev. John Claypool at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Grace Chapel. Reservations are requested.
Traffic & Construction
Bangs City Council unanimously approved $634,381.41 in budget amendments, adopted new construction inspection fees and discussed using Brownwood inspectors for Bangs projects.
Community
The Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions competed Monday in their second fall-semester tournament at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland, with Layton Kemp leading the Lions at 83 and Geyer Stewardson posting the top Lady Lions score at 115.
Community
A funeral Mass for Alex Raygoza-Vargas, 29, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Brownwood, with visitation and a rosary planned the night before.
Community Coggin
Brown County recorded 914 early ballots on Oct. 19, with voting continuing through Oct. 30 before Election Day polling opens countywide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
Traffic & Construction Downtown Brownwood
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.
Crime & Public Safety
A Brown County jury convicted Joseph Dean Williamson of murdering Taylor Hart, and Judge Mike Smith sentenced him to 55 years in prison. Williamson was also convicted of felony evading arrest and received an additional 10-year sentence.
Crime & Public Safety
Brown County commissioners lifted the outdoor burn ban during an Oct. 19 meeting but are set to reconsider it Oct. 28 amid dry conditions. The court also moved forward with interviews for a potential construction manager, paused a Humane Society subsidy, approved a wildfire-defense tractor and made an Extension Office hire.
Education
Howard Payne University will welcome Baylor professor Dr. Doug Weaver to Brownwood for a free public lecture on Rev. John Claypool, followed by a Chapel presentation the next morning.
Community
Ella Mae Crockett, 77, of Brownwood, Texas, died October 17, 2026. Brownwood Funeral Home will announce her service details.
Sport
The Brownwood Lions held a 14-7 lead in the third quarter before Robinson scored the final 13 points, including a go-ahead touchdown with 1:55 remaining Friday night in the teams’ first meeting.
Traffic & Construction
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.
Sport
Brownwood lost to Glen Rose in three straight sets Friday, dropping the Lady Lions to 7-25 overall and 0-8 in District 6-4A play. The team will host Brock at 6 p.m. Tuesday before closing the regular season against Stephenville next Friday at Warren Gym.
Education Fisk Avenue
Brown County 4-H families can complete entries for major Texas livestock shows and the Brown County Youth Fair during an evening event Nov. 3 at the Brown County Extension Office in Brownwood. The newsletter also outlines upcoming validation dates, deadlines, a scholarship workshop and changes for the 2027 youth fair.
Culture
The Lyric Theatre’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” combines detailed practical sets, striking lighting, a committed cast and a shape-shifting monster plant in a darkly funny musical running through Nov. 1 in Brownwood.
Business & Openings Fisk Avenue
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its October Business After Hours from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at TexasBank, 400 Fisk Ave.
Crime & Public Safety
Brownwood High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The crowning ceremony will take place before the 7 p.m. Oct. 23 football game against Gatesville at Gordon Wood Stadium.
Community
The Fourth Annual Fly-in Fair is scheduled for Oct. 24–25 at Brownwood Regional Airport, featuring airplane rides, classic cars, historical exhibits, food trucks and a Young Eagles Rally for children.
Community
American Legion Post 196 held a free Appreciation Dinner at Potter’s Pizza for veteran members and dependents who recently renewed their memberships for 2027.
Culture Riverside Park
SALSA’s fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration brought families, vendors, performers and community organizations together at Riverside Park in Brownwood on Sept. 19 for a free afternoon and evening of music, food, games and cultural activities.
Community Fisk Avenue
Brown County AgriLife Extension Agent Anna Davenport says autumn offers Brownwood homeowners a better planting window for perennial flowers, trees and shrubs, helping new plants establish roots before next summer’s heat.
