The Glamour Shop Receives Legacy Award in Brownwood

Downtown Brownwood, Inc. honors 75-year-old business at annual banquet

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Glamour Shop, a Brownwood business with roots dating back to 1951, was awarded the Legacy Award at the Annual Downtown Brownwood, Inc. Banquet. The award honors businesses that have become woven into the fabric of the downtown district through changing times.

Why it matters

The Legacy Award highlights the importance of long-standing, resilient businesses that help shape the character and story of a community. As Brownwood's downtown area continues to evolve, recognizing the Glamour Shop's 75 years of steady presence and commitment underscores the value of small businesses that have endured over time.

The details

The Glamour Shop was presented the Legacy Award during the Downtown Brownwood, Inc. Banquet, which was rescheduled from January due to winter weather. The event featured remarks from City Manager Marshal McIntosh and Deputy City Manager Ray Tipton, who provided updates on upcoming events and developments in the downtown area.

  • The Annual Downtown Brownwood, Inc. Banquet took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The Glamour Shop is starting its 75th year in business.

The players

The Glamour Shop

A Brownwood business with roots dating back to 1951, recognized for its 75 years of steady presence and commitment to the downtown district.

Downtown Brownwood, Inc. (DBI)

The organization that hosts the annual banquet and presented the Legacy Award to the Glamour Shop.

Jodie Armstrong

A DBI Board Member who presented the Legacy Award to the Glamour Shop.

Marshal McIntosh

The Brownwood City Manager who was a guest speaker at the event.

Ray Tipton

The Brownwood Deputy City Manager who was a guest speaker at the event.

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What they’re saying

“Tonight we celebrate something that cannot be built overnight, and cannot be bought, it is earned over time. The Downtown Legacy Award honors businesses and organizations that have become woven into the very fabric of our downtown district. Through changing seasons, shifting economies, and the many dynamics of a small business ownership, this business has not only endured, they have thrived. Their commitment, resilience and steady presence has helped shaped the character, the strength, and the story of our community.”

— Jodie Armstrong, DBI Board Member (brownwoodnews.com)

What’s next

The 2026 Feels Like Home Festival is scheduled for October 3, and the NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship will take place March 11-14 at the Brownwood Event Center.

The takeaway

The Glamour Shop's 75-year legacy in Brownwood's downtown district exemplifies the value of long-standing, community-rooted businesses that can withstand economic and societal changes. As Brownwood's downtown continues to evolve, recognizing and supporting such resilient enterprises helps preserve the unique character and history of the area.