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Community
The Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to the 3M plant at about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday to assist Atmos with a reported gas leak, Fire Chief Eric Hicks told Brownwood News.
Education
TSTC Brownwood welding students Caleb Cook and Levi Cuellar built a purple metal bench now installed near the concession stand at Early High School’s Longhorn Stadium to honor former band director Travis Bryant, who died in 2024.
Culture Downtown Brownwood
Families across Brownwood and nearby communities have a full October calendar of Halloween events, including fall festivals, pumpkin patches, trunk-or-treats, a lantern festival and the 18th annual Downtown Brownwood Trick or Treat on Oct. 31.
Community
Robert Ware, 83, of Brownwood died Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Arrangements for a funeral service are pending with Brownwood Funeral Home.
Culture
The Pecan Valley Genealogical Society and Local History and Genealogy Library will host an open house Thursday, Oct. 8, in Brownwood to celebrate the society’s 47th anniversary and the library’s 20th anniversary as a branch library.
Business & Openings Downtown Brownwood
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter highlights a busy October 2026 schedule, including small-business networking, Howard Payne University UIL workshops, downtown celebrations, a new Early event venue and the 12th Annual Corks & Caps.
Sport
Brownwood’s Lady Lions lost to Stephenville in straight sets Tuesday night, finishing the first half of District 6-4A volleyball play at 0-5. The team returns to Warren Gym Friday against Mineral Wells.
Sport
Brownwood’s boys’ golf team finished seventh and the Lady Lions placed eighth Tuesday at the Glen Rose Fall Invitational at Squaw Valley links course.
Education
Glenda Allen Henderson Dove, a Brownwood native who built a 30-year career with Lone Star Gas, died October 5, 2026, in Georgetown. A graveside service is scheduled for October 10 at Bangs Cemetery.
Sport
Brownwood High’s tennis team edged Monahans 10-9 in San Angelo to claim the Region I-4A bi-district championship. The Lions won all nine boys matches, while the Lions and Lady Lions will meet Vernon in the second round Thursday in Abilene.
Education Woodland Heights
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees reviewed district finances, student health and instructional programs during its Oct. 5 regular meeting, including a projected $34.1 million in annual revenue, expanded support for English learners and plans to begin the formal process of naming a Brownwood High School stage after former theatre teacher Larry Mathis.
Community
The Brownwood Kiwanis Club will host its 74th annual Pancake Supper on Nov. 3, 2026, raising money for youth organizations and community programs.
Community
VFW Post 3278 and its Auxiliary plan a fish fry fundraiser at 2300 Stephen F. Austin to benefit Hope from the Heart for Childhood Cancer – Brown County Chapter, with meals, delivery and advance ordering available. The supplied announcement contains conflicting dates that should be confirmed with the VFW.
Crime & Public Safety
Brownwood residents can attend National Night Out block parties from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6, with locations across the city and nearby communities collecting canned tuna for Good Samaritan Ministries.
Community Center Avenue
Brownwood’s Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider four variance requests during a public hearing at 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at City Hall, including proposals for carports, an awning and a patio awning.
Community
The Brown County Fair Association has announced five contestants for the 2027 Miss Brown County Fair Association title, with the winner to be crowned during the 2027 Youth Fair in January.
Crime & Public Safety
Brownwood News published a Brown County Sheriff’s Office booking report on Oct. 6, 2026, stating that the information was provided Tuesday morning. The supplied report material does not include individual booking details.
Community Coggin Park
A 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 3110 Waterstone Drive is newly listed for $279,500, offering 1,616 square feet, a low-maintenance design and amenities including a community pool, clubhouse and greenbelt-facing backyard.
Community
Bangs City Council voted unanimously to end its building inspection and permitting services contract with Bureau Veritas, citing fees and delays. Officials are considering whether Brownwood inspectors could provide services to Bangs while the city reviews other options.
Community
Valentine Galvan Sr., 69, died October 2, 2026, in San Antonio. A memorial service is scheduled for October 23 at Brownwood Funeral Home.
Community Pecan Bayou
Brown County commissioners approved the purchase of heavy wildfire-fighting equipment for Precincts 1 and 3 after a $1.3 million federal grant was awarded through the Texas Forest Service. Commissioners also approved a reduced public-defense settlement, renewed a contract, kept the burn ban in place and addressed several county infrastructure and technology matters.
Business & Openings
The public is invited to hear Britni Casady, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Abilene and the Big Country, speak at the Brownwood Kiwanis Club meeting on Oct. 8 at the Brownwood Country Club.
Education
Brownwood ISD named Pamela Thompson its October Spotlight Teacher and Randall Stephens its October staff spotlight honoree, recognizing their contributions to classroom learning, athletic facilities and campus maintenance.
Community
Melvin D. Winn, 77, of Brownwood died Saturday, October 3, in Brownwood. Services are pending with Brownwood Funeral Home.
Business & Openings
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Small Business Collaborative Breakfast on Oct. 8, inviting local owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to share advice, challenges and community connections over breakfast.
Education
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the BISD Central Support Center to consider reports, appointments, library purchases and other district business before entering closed session for personnel and security matters.
Community
The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, Oct. 8, at City Hall to review financial reports, pension-plan documents and comparisons with similarly sized plans.
Traffic & Construction
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.
Community
The Brownwood Community Garden harvested more than 1,000 pounds of produce in September and more than 7,000 pounds during 2026, while cooler temperatures, frost risks, pests and crop-specific problems threaten the remaining growing season.
Sport
Brownwood teams face a packed Oct. 6-10 schedule, including playoff tennis in San Angelo, home volleyball and football, and a Howard Payne football trip to Mary Hardin-Baylor.
