February Sales Tax Up in Early and Bangs, Down in Brownwood
Texas Comptroller data shows mixed sales tax allocation results across three cities
West Texas Mesonet Proposes New Weather Radar for Brown County
Patricia Isabel Brooks, 38, Passes Away
Business
Brownwood Attends 2026 ICSC Retail Conference
City officials meet with developers and brokers to attract new retail businesses

Brownwood Chamber Hosts February Membership Luncheon
Event featured updates on upcoming Chamber events and a presentation on heart health in the region.
The Glamour Shop Receives Legacy Award in Brownwood
Downtown Brownwood, Inc. honors 75-year-old business at annual banquet
Crime
Early Police Department to Sponsor First Police Academy Cadet
City council approves plan to pay cadet's salary while attending 6-month training program

Brown County Sheriff's Office Reports Scam and Found Property Incidents
Authorities respond to calls about a scam and found property in Brownwood, Texas
Troy Daniel Jr. Pleads Guilty to Capital Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison
Prosecutors cite concerns over lengthy appeals process and cost of death penalty trial as factors in accepting life sentence plea deal.
Politics
973 Ballots Cast in Early Voting for Brown County Primary
Early voting continues through February 27 ahead of March 3 primary election.

Early Voting Underway for Brown County Primary
973 ballots cast through first three days of early voting
Early Voting Ends Friday in Brown County Primary
Over 3,150 ballots cast so far, with Election Day set for March 3
Sports
Lions Rally for 11-7 Victory Over Hendrickson
Brownwood scores 7 runs in the 5th inning to storm back from 6-run deficit

Brownwood Powerlifter Earns Second Straight State Berth
Lady Lions finish third as a team at Class 4A regional meet
Brownwood Lady Lions Soccer Ranked No. 17 in Class 4A
The district-leading team moves up two spots in the latest TGCA poll
Lifestyle
Melody June Thames, Longtime Texas Nurse, Dies at 69
Melody June Thames, a beloved nurse who dedicated over three decades to caring for others, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Howard Payne University to Host Spring Preview Days
Three open house events scheduled in March for prospective students
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to Host Scholarship Workshop in Brownwood
Free 'Pathways to Mastering Scholarships' event aims to help students and families reduce college costs