Summer can’t be over already, it’s only August
“Quick, before summer’s over…” exclaimed the subject line of an email I received last week from one of the two primary vacation areas of my childhood. “That can’t be right,” I said to myself.
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Two women charged with manslaughter in child’s death
Two Brownwood women were arrested on warrants charging them with manslaughter and injury to a child in connection with the 2023 death of a 2-year-old child they were babysitting.
Texas Farm Bureau Launches New World Screwworm Resource Website
According to Texas Farm Bureau, The Screwworm Coalition of Texas, a coalition of 13 Texas landowner, livestock, equine and wildlife groups, launched a website to deliver reliable information about the New World screwworm.
Brown County 4-H news and updates
AUGUST 2025August 8th- Volunteer Opportunity "Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive"
August 11th- RSVP Deadline for Awards Banquet
August 12th- Heart of Texas Fair Entries are due to the Extension Office
August 12th- State Fair Entries are due to the Extension Office
August 15th-16th- Texas Sheep & Goat Expo
August 17th- Brown County 4-H Awards Banquet
August 19th- Livestock Judging Info Meeting
August 24th- Rabbit Club Meeting, 2-4pm
August 24th- Robotics Practice, 4-6pm
August 25th- Deadline to Order Validation Tags
Plants And Green Décor In Hospital Rooms May Aid Recovery
Texas A&M researchers use immersive virtual reality to study effects on relaxation and cognitive
A study from Texas A&M University reveals that hospital rooms designed with natural elements — like indoor plants, green décor and views of green nature — significantly enhance relaxation and mental clarity in simulated patients, even when experienced through virtual reality, VR.
Man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2023 murder in Brownwood
A 40-year-old man was sentenced in 35th Judicial District Court to 35 years in prison for the Nov. 23, 2023 murder of another man in Brownwood.
HPU surfing class goes to California
At the end of the HPU’s spring semester, Kim Rosato, adjunct professor of kinesiology, took her surfing class on a road trip to Encinitas,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
So many shows, but so little time to see them all
TGIF A glitch in our electrical service last month cost us a decade of digitally stored television programming. We had recorded shows with good intentions… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Spiritual Sticky Notes
Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered” (Psalm 105:4).
“If I don’t write it down, I’ll forget...” That’s a common phrase that comes out of my mouth when something of importance needs to be remembered. On my desk are many sticky notes. In fact, I am looking at a note right now that reminded me to write this and what to write about...
Hospital awarded for efforts to improve rural heart attack care
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Bronze awards for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a heart attack.