Final radio call from lost bomber: ‘Rog 88’
An article by Christian Malerba on Project Recover’s website describes the final minutes of Meal 88’s mission the night of Feb. 28, 1968. “Rog 88” was… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2025
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Bomber down: The search for Meal 88
On March 21, 1968, the Abilene Reporter-News ran this article and obituary about Air Force Capt. Michael Carroll, 26, of Brownwood, who was lost with seven other crewmen when a B-52 bomber crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. The article gave Carroll's rank as first lieutenant and his age as 27
Aggie leader no joke …
Had a Texas Aggie been a Rip Van Winkle wannabe in 2011, he (she) might hardly recognize the university upon awakening from slumber in 2025. There might be understandable confusion.
Citizens National Bank announces promotions
The Board of Directors of Citizens National Bank at Brownwood announced the following promotions:
Brownwood school board will appoint Place 6 trustee
The Brownwood ISD school board will begin taking applications in April from those interested in being appointed as a school board member in Place 6.
Lady Lions outlast Glen Rose in 6-4A softball opener
The Brownwood Lady Lions outlasted the Glen Rose Lady Tigers 5-4 in Tuesday's District 6-4A softball opener.
Baseball: Gatesville tags Lions with 5th straight loss, 4-3
The Brownwood Lions dropped their fifth straight baseball game Tuesday, falling 4-3 in eight innings at Gatesville.
Friends of the Foundation campaign under way
The Brownwood Education Foundation (BEF) has initiated a new campaign to engage with new Friends of the Foundation through a monthly subscription donation to support the Brownwood ISD.
ASC gets to 6 members by adding McMurry, Schreiner
The American Southwest Conference will add McMurry and Schreiner as members, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Requests still being accepted for HPU’s community service day
Opportunities remain for organizations in the Brown County area to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 26. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.