Emergency Alert System Expansion
Summary
Brown County is swapping out its old emergency alert system, CodeRED, for a new platform. You'll need to sign up again to make sure you still get critical safety updates on your phone.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The siren project would have cost the county over $280,000 plus $10,000 in annual fees.
All county residents who rely on timely emergency notifications.
People who forget to re-register might miss out on life-saving alerts during an emergency.
Mentions & discussions (25)
Office of Emergency Management launches Facebook page to enhance emergency communication
The Brown County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) is pleased to announce the launch of its official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BrownCountyTXOEM, which will serve as Brown County OEM’s official social media source for emergency information,...
No damage to homes or injuries reported as Neighbor Fire clean up continues
As of 8 p.m. Monday, the Neighbor Fire near Blanket was reported as 90% contained and estimated to have consumed 220 acres, per the Texas A&M Forest Service. There has been no damage to homes, and no
Neighbor Fire scorches countryside between Early, Blanket
Weeks without measurable rain and temperatures soaring above triple digits for the past several days resulted an ideal wildfire conditions which, unfortunately, proved to be the case for eastern Brown County Sunday. In the early afternoon hours,
County responds to large wildfire near Blanket
According to scanner traffic, at 2:50 p.m. Sunday a large wildlife near Blanket on Hughdy Lane, in the areas of CR 294, CR 292, CR 328, CR 329, and CR 325, was moving north and had fire
Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy, Brownwood Police Officers Graduate from CTC Police Academy
KILLEEN — Three Central Texas College Police Academy Alpha Class graduates are beginning their law enforcement careers, with one joining the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and two joining the Brownwood Police Department. Lesli A. Tucker, sponsored by
Burn ban now in effect in Brown County
Texas Attorney General Warns of Scams and Price Gouging as Hill Country Flood Recovery Continues
Written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Hill Country has been devastated by flooding as more and more rain is hitting Texas. Already a year after 2025’s devastating flooding in Kerr County, Central Texas has been affected again,
Texas A&M Forest Service Announces First Purchase of Dedicated Wildland Firefighting Aircraft
BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service is building a state-managed fleet of wildland firefighting aircraft, beginning with the purchase of two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in December ...
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response To Severe Flooding
AUSTIN – On Thursday, Governor Abbott 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 flooding across Texas. “Protecting life remains
Two arrested after shots fired near Massey Sports Complex over the weekend
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Monday: On July 12, 2026, at approximately 4:14 a.m., officers with the Brownwood Police Department were dispatched to the 3200 block of Milam Drive in reference to a
Drowning victim recovered from Lake Brownwood
The Lake Brownwood Lake Patrol issued the following press release shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday: A tragic drowning incident occurred at Goat Island on Lake Brownwood. Search efforts were conducted on Saturday well into the evening hours
Commissioners Court Special Meeting — 2026-06-24
The county is partnering with the City of Early to share the cost of the emergency alert system, making it more affordable for both.
Commissioners Court Special Meeting — 2026-04-27
The county is seeking nearly $1 million to upgrade its dispatch and computer systems to ensure better communication between police and fire departments.
Brown County Sheriff's Office launch "Operation Spring Clean"
Brown County Sheriff's Office launch "Operation Spring Clean" KTXS
Brown County commissioners approve new emergency alert system to replace CodeRED
Brown County commissioners approve new emergency alert system to replace CodeRED KTXS
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — 2026-03-16
The county is moving to a new emergency alert vendor after the previous one failed. This ensures residents continue to receive critical safety notifications.
Brown County nears new emergency alert system after CodeRED outage tied to cyberattack
Brown County nears new emergency alert system after CodeRED outage tied to cyberattack KTXS
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — 2026-01-29
The county is applying for a state grant to buy new ambulance equipment. This helps ensure our local ambulance service has the gear they need without the county paying the full price.
TUESDAY WINTER WEATHER SCHEDULE CHANGES
TUESDAY WINTER WEATHER SCHEDULE CHANGES Brownwood News
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — 2026-01-12
The county is dealing with a transition to a new emergency alert platform after a cyberattack hit their previous vendor. They are also re-evaluating the need for physical storm sirens given the high costs.
Firefighters haul 40,000 gallons of water to battle $1.7M blaze in Brown County
Firefighters haul 40,000 gallons of water to battle $1.7M blaze in Brown County KTXS
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.
Brown County Commissioners Court Bans Outdoor Burning for 90 Days
ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING WHEREAS the Commissioners Court finds that circumstances present in all or part of the unincorporated area of the county create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning; IT IS
No damage to homes or injuries reported as Neighbor Fire clean up continues
As of 8 p.m. Monday, the Neighbor Fire near Blanket was reported as 90% contained and estimated to have consumed 220 acres, per the Texas A&M Forest Service. There has been no damage to homes, and no
Neighbor Fire scorches countryside between Early, Blanket
Weeks without measurable rain and temperatures soaring above triple digits for the past several days resulted an ideal wildfire conditions which, unfortunately, proved to be the case for eastern Brown County Sunday. In the early afternoon hours,
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