‘Taking students to a new level’
In the small recording studio at Brownwood Music one recent afternoon, an animated Jackie Andersen bobbed to the band’s beat, waving her arms and singing along with Lyrik Powell’s smooth, strong lyrics.
July 2022
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Three-time champ Westlake ranked No. 1 in 6A
Austin Westlake, which has won three consecutive Class 6A state championships, will open the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the Class 6A preseason rankings by texasfootball.com. The Chaparrals will start this season riding a 40-game win streak.
Kelly Zabel
Kelly Lane Zabel born July 15, 1980, in Brownw o o d , Texas left the earthly bonds of this world to soar among the stars for eternity. Kelly will always be loved and will never be forgotten. Kelly’s indomitable fighting spirit and soft, kind heart were the best parts of her. She is preceded in death by her Mama, Betty Frances Zabel, her Papa, Charles Zabel, and her beloved dogs Bo and Bandit. She is survived by her father and stepmother Larry & Phyllis Zabel, her mother and step-father, Karen & Eddie Croft, her siblings Rebecca Zabel-Brewer, Zane Zabel, Wayne Zabel Jr., Rachael Konkel, William Moore, and Carey Riley. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that a donation be made to NAMI of Central Texas in loving memory of Kelly Lane Zabel.
Assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Friday’s shocking assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in one of the world’s safest countries stunned leaders and drew condemnation, with Iran calling it “terrorism” while European leaders slammed the “despicable” attack.
Conference for law enforcement spouses is July 23
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Brown County is cohosting a conference with Bless the Badge to educate and support law enforcement spouses on July 23. The Tactical Relationship Training event will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
5 key takeaways from the June jobs report
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is raging. The stock market is tumbling and interest rates rising.
Gardening with children
Getting children to eat healthy can be challenging; however, gardening can be a fun and inexpensive way to spark children’s curiosity in trying vegetables and fruits. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to help and teach you about what grows best in your area and make your family’s experience a positive one.
Five things to know before signing a solar lease
If you’re considering signing a solar lease contract, it’s important to be prepared. Farmers and solar energy professionals share points to consider before making a decision.
Brown County 4-H news and updates
Dates to remember July 12 – Deadline to Enter West Texas Fair, Abilene 14 – Brown 4-H County Council Meeting 4:00pm at the Extension Office 26 – Deadline to Apply for Bronze, Silver, & Gold Star Awards August 12 – State Fair Entry Deadline 12 – Heart of Texas Fair Deadline Brown 4-H County Council meeting There will be a county council meeting on Thursday July 14th 4:00pm at the Extension Office. This meeting will be to finalize plans for the upcoming Brown County 4-H Banquet and Kick Off event.
Sister Act, Act 2
These photos by Gene Deason are from Act 2 of the Lyric Theatre musical comedy “Sister Act,” which opened Friday for an eight-peformance run. Today’s performance will be at 2:30 p.m. Next week’s performances will be Friday and Saturday nights with matinees on Friday and Sunday. Tickets may be reserved at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com.