James Richard Merriman Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Family will host a visitation from 6-8 pm Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 am Friday, July 22, 2022 at Coggin Ave Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Greenleaf Cemetery.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature announced the designation on Thursday for the orange-and-black butterflies. The group estimates that populations have declined between 22% and 72% over a decade. After wintering in central Mexico, the butterflies migrate north to Canada. They breed new generations along the way that begin the return trip at the end of summer. The butterflies are imperiled by loss of habitat and increased use of herbicides and pesticides for agriculture, as well as climate change.
BANGS — Erica Berry, who previously worked as city manager in Llano, has accepted the job of Bangs city administrator, Mayor Rick Phelps said. Council members agreed earlier this month to offer the job to Berry, who was on vacation at the time.
Brownwood police released details of two people on forger charges. Police said via email: At 7 p.m.
DEAR ABBY: For 50 years, I had a close career and personal friend I’ll call “Ellen.” She has been married a long time, but I know she and her husband have had some rocky patches. Ellen was with me through the tragic loss of my son and, six weeks later, my very ill husband. I couldn’t have gotten through it without her.
Friday Keep Brownwood Beautiful holds their monthly meetings at 5:15 at Adams Street Community Center, 511 E. Adams Street.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe BIden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” the White House said, as new variants of the highly contagious virus are challenging the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
Brownwood FFA members recently attended the 94th annual Texas FFA State Convention. Students from all over Texas descended upon Fort Worth to gain leadership skills, celebrate accomplishments, and continue striving for excellence in competition.
Howard Payne University recently was named the topranked university in Texas on the Forbes 2022 College Financial Grades list. HPU received an A- grade and ranked 61st out of 905 private, not-for-profit institutions of higher education.