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The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the Common Grounds Coffehouse’s new home in the former Central Fire Station at Austin and Main in Brownwood. Odessa raised founders Marco and Yesy Sandoval began their journey with a passion to be small coffee shop owners.

The Brownwood ISD named Renee Fraze as its Spotlight Teacher this month and Shelley Gowdy as Spotlight Staff. Additionally, Brownwood High School named Fraze as its Teacher of the Month for December.

Sibling duo Jason Gill and Joyce Morris of Blanket have launched their new family business, JerBear Imaging, a mobile ultrasound business. They offer 4D ultrasound for expecting mothers and pregnancy confirmation for livestock and breeders.

Damar Hamlin’s foundation continued getting donations Wednesday, with the total pushing toward $7 million raised in only the two days since the Buffalo Bills safety’s heart stopped during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Mike Smith, judge of the 35th Judicial District, will speak at the Brown County Republican Women’s Club monthly meeting Friday, January 13. The meeting will be from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. at the Brownwood Country Club Pavilion.

When searching for great prayers in the Bible we could come up with a grand list... A few worth noting are: Jesus’ High Priestly prayer on the night of His betrayal, the prayers of Paul for the local churches he planted, the bold intercessions of Moses, the devoted petitions of Daniel in Babylon, and the faithful cries of Nehemiah on behalf of the people of God.

Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years.