EARLY — Early city officials and other community members gathered at the fire department Monday, April 21, for a ceremonial wash-down and push-in ceremony of Ladder 8, the Early Fire Department's first-ever aerial ladder truck.
Brown County Commissioners Court members accepted the resignation Monday of 2 Constable Troy Henderson, effective May 30.
The City of Brownwood announced the appointment of Tarino Russell as the new Director of People and Performance. With over two decades of experience in human resources, leadership and program management, Russell brings a wealth of expertise to this pivotal role. Russell will officially begin his role on April 28.
Brownwood City Council members approved letters of intent Tuesday to buy four trash trucks and a rolloff truck for the sanitation department, and a dump truck for the street department, at an estimated cost of $2.02 million from MHC Kenworth of Abilene.
The Brownwood Community Library will hold its third annual fundraiser Running for the Roses: A Kentucky Derby Party beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Brownwood Event Center.
Art works by children and students from local schools will be on display for the next few weeks at the Brownwood Art Center, 215 Fisk. Regular gallery hours are 2-6 pm, Mon.-Fri. The public is invited to attend, and admission to the gallery is always free. All receptions will include light refreshments.
Howard Payne University recently recognized four students at its annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel for their servant leadership on campus and in the community. Those honored were Brylee Awbrey of Midland, Patricia Garibaybartolo of Nolanville, Luke Moss of Brownwood and Evangeline Skolaut of New Braunfels.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood staff observed National Donate Life Month Wednesday, April 16 with a flag raising near the hospital's main entrance and brief but heart-felt speeches from two women with personal stories about organ donation.
Jared Baucom was excited to learn he could go to college in his hometown.
Howard Payne University announced the hiring of Dr. Nathan Lane as the new vice president for academic affairs. Lane brings more than 20 years of higher education experience to the position in faculty and administrative roles and will begin the new position in July.