Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Brown County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Brown County from local and regional media.
City Council approves soliciting bids for Bennie Houston Recreation Center project
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved staff to solicit competitive sealed bids for the Bennie Houston Recreation Center project, contingent upon TPWD’s final approval of the sealed plans and specifications. Design for the
City of Brownwood Announces Summer Concert Series at the Brownwood Event Center
The City of Brownwood will host Live on the Lawn, a new free summer concert series at the Brownwood Event Center this summer. Live on the Lawn will take place on the third Sunday of each summer
Ribbon cutting, grand opening held for Early Bloom housing development
EARLY – The Early Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening Friday afternoon for Early Bloom, a housing development near McDonald Park that currently consists of three brand new homes. The development is expected
City of Brownwood Announces Juneteenth Closure, Adjusted Trash Schedule
Brownwood City Hall, Landfill and Recycling Center, and other non-emergency facilities will close Friday, June 19th. Regular operating hours will resume Saturday June 20th for the Landfill and Monday June 22nd for all other non-emergency facilities.
Flood sirens blare in South Central Texas as rivers reach perilous heights
NPR – Bill Chappell Dangerous floods are hitting South Central Texas — a region that just marked one year since more than 130 people died in catastrophic flooding. Gov. Greg Abbott says at least two people have
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response To Severe Flooding
July 16, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today held a severe weather briefing and press conference at the State Operations Center in Austin to provide an update on the state’s ongoing response to
City of Brownwood announces National Night Out Kickoff Event Aug. 4
The Brownwood Police Department will kick off preparations for this year’s National Night Out with a community event on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center, 1050 W Commerce St.
Water Board Adopts New Budget and Water Rate
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Directors of the Brown County Water Improvement District, approval was given to a new budget for 2026/2027. The total of the new budget will be $4,901,500, an increase of 3.96%
City Council approves two-year lease for office space for Small Business Development Center
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council authorized City Manager Marshal McIntosh to sign an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University to provide field office space for the Small Business Development Center. The
Downtown Brownwood, Inc. announces Downtown Brownwood Lighting Project
Downtown Brownwood, Inc. announced its Downtown Brownwood Lighting Project on social media Thursday. This project will bring permanent architectural lighting to buildings throughout the historic district. The lights will remain in place year-round and can be customized
BISD will operate Community Eligibility Program for lunch, breakfast
The Brownwood Independent School District has announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for all campuses for the 2026-27 school year. Schools qualifying to operate
Status of city administrator, secretary, attorney, and emergency management coordinator on Bangs council agenda
CITY OF BANGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING BANGS CITY COUNCIL Mayor Mayor Pro-tem Aldermen Carrol Wells Eric Bishop Greg Flores Danny Marney 109 South First Street Bangs, Texas 76823 6:00 P.M. July 27, 2026 NOTICE OF