Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

***Please note this will be the last weekly report of COVID-19 statistics for COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 statistics will continue to be tracked by  department staff. ***

***Statistics will be located on City of Brownwood webpage at the following ...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 25 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 10 positives this week, 0 were PCR, and 10 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 7 cas...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 25 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 25 positives this week, 0 were PCR, and 25 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 11 ca...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 23 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 23 positives this week, 2 were PCR, and 21 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 10 ca...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 24 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 24 positives this week, 5 were PCR, and 19 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 9 cas...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 26 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 26 positives this week, 4 were PCR, and 22 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 7 cas...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 51 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 51 positives this week, 7 were PCR, and 44 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 14 ca...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 45 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 46 positives this week, 2 were PCR, and 44 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 27 ca...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 45 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 45 positives this week, 6 were PCR, and 39 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 18 ca...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 54 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 54 positives this week, 4 were PCR, and 50 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 17 ca...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 56 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 56 positives this week, 9 were PCR, and 47 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 27 ca...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 109 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 109 positives this week, 12 were PCR, and 97 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 58...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

Weekly Update: 

In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 132 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 132 positives this week, 11 were PCR, and 121 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 7...

Brown County hospital region has exceeded the seven day hospitalization threshold

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department has been notified by the State that our hospital region has exceeded the threshold of seven consecutive days of over 15% COVID hospitalizations.

The exceeded threshold of hospitalizations in our region has trigg...

Brown County hospital region has exceeded the threshold of over 15% COVID hospitalization

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department has been notified by the State that our hospital region has exceeded the threshold of seven consecutive days of over 15% COVID hospitalizations.

The exceeded threshold of hospitalizations in our region has trig...

Hendrick COVID-19 Community Safety Dial for December 4, 2020

Free Mobile COVID-19 testing site confirmed for Brownwood on Dec 7th and Dec 10th

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) COVID-19 mobile testing team will be in Brownwood on Monday, December 7th and on Thursday, December 10th from 10 am to 4 pm at Gordon Wood Stadium located at 3206 Milam Drive.

Free oral COVID-19 testing. Please...

Free Mobile COVID-19 testing site confirmed for Brownwood on Nov 30th and Dec 3rd

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) COVID-19 mobile testing team will be in Brownwood on Monday, November 30th and on Thursday, December 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at Gordon Wood Stadium located at 3206 Milam Drive.

Free oral COVID-19 testing. Please...

Free Mobile COVID-19 testing site confirmed for Brownwood on Monday, November 23rd

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) COVID-19 mobile testing team will be in Brownwood on Monday, November 23^rd from 10 am to 4 pm at Gordon Wood Stadium located at 3206 Milam Drive.

Free oral COVID-19 testing. Please note that all who desire to b...

Free Mobile COVID-19 testing site confirmed for Brownwood on Monday, November 16th & 23rd

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) COVID-19 mobile testing team will be in Brownwood on Monday, November 16^th & 23^rd from 10 am to 4 pm at Gordon Wood Stadium located at 3206 Milam Drive.

Free oral COVID-19 testing. Please note that all who...

Date Change: Mobile COVID-19 testing site rescheduled for Brownwood on Thursday, November 5.

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Core Values

The City of Brownwood core values are represented by the statement "I. S.E.R.V.E."

Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce was established in 1906 and serves to improve the environment in which the commerce is conducted.

Visit Brownwood

A favorite Hill Country Destination; close enough to home, but far from ordinary.

Economic Development

Brownwood Municipal Development District serves to promote, assist, stimulate, and enhance economic development in Brownwood.

Multipurpose Event Center Complex

The City of Brownwood has approved a new multipurpose event space with
indoor and outdoor components to help facilitate events and conventions that
will create a positive economic impact on the local economy, business
growth, and downtown redevelopment.

May 2022 Multipurpose Event Center Construction Update

The City of Brownwood and Municipal Development District have been developing plans for a new multipurpose event center for over four years.  This project was one of the primary reasons Brownwood converted to a municipal development district in 2...

Multipurpose Event Center Phase I Plans Near Completion

Final construction plans for the Phase I of Brownwood’s new multi-purpose event center is nearing completion, and new renderings were presented to Brownwood City Council on Tuesday morning to outline some of the features of the new complex. 

The o...

Ice House Demolition - Event Center Project

The City of Brownwood has approved a new multipurpose event space with indoor and outdoor components to help facilitate events and conventions that will create a positive economic impact on the local economy, business growth, and downtown redevelopment.

Th...

Multipurpose Event Center Project Approved by City of Brownwood

Brownwood City Council gave final approvals Tuesday to move forward with the development of a multipurpose event center in Downtown Brownwood.

Schematic design phase approved for redevelopment of a mixed-use community event space

The schematic designs will be the first step in the actual project design and will give the City and BMDD an opportunity to better determine what the needs will be of each part of the project.

Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center and Wiggins Pool to Open June 6th

The Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center and Wiggins Pool will open for the season on Tuesday, June 6th.

The Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center will be open Tuesdays through Sundays throughout the season offering two daily swim sessions, and extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wiggins Pool will be open Tuesdays through Sundays.

Camp Bowie Family Aquatic C...

Special Election for Brownwood City Council Ward 4

Early Voting has started for Ward 4 Councilmember. Candidates are Draco A. Miller and Jim Byars.

Early Voting May 30 – June 6Election Day June 10

Brownwood, TX – Early voting for the Brownwood City Council Special Election for Ward 4 will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Early voting will be held at the Brown County Elections Office...

Brownwood Police Department Promotes Two Officers

Brownwood, TX – May 17, 2023 – The Brownwood Police Department (BPD) is pleased to announce the promotions of Art Shannon and Paul Chrisman.

Shannon has been with the BPD for nearly 27 years and currently serves as a patrol sergeant. Shannon has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will serve as the commander of the patrol division. Shannon will also continue as the Field Training Progr...

Lake Brownwood levels rise to Stage 1 Drought Contingency Protocols

The Brown County Water Improvement District #1 announces Lake Brownwood levels rise to activate Stage 1 drought conditions

The Brown County Water Improvement District #1 has declared as of 9:30 am Wednesday, May 10^th 2023, Lake Brownwood is at 7 feet and 6 tenths below the spillway. At this level, the Drought Contingency Plan puts us back in Stage 1 Voluntary Restric...

City of Brownwood engages with Freese and Nichols to partner in developing Downtown Master Plan

The City of Brownwood has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering, urban planning, and architecture firm to develop a new Master Downtown Plan.

The purpose of a new Downtown Master Plan is to develop strategies, guiding principles, and action plans that will assist the City of Brownwood to further enhance the revitalization efforts in the downtown district. 

The City of Brownwood’s last D...

The City of Brownwood mourns the passing of the honorable Draco R. Miller

The City of Brownwood mourns the passing of the honorable Draco R. Miller, a son of Brownwood and longtime civic leader.

Councilman Miller entered his public service career with the City on the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Board in August of 2001. He served faithfully on the P&Z Board until May of 2010, when he was elected as Councilman of Ward 4. Councilman Miller ran...

Brownwood Firefighter Recognized for Over 22 Years of Service During Retirement Celebration

Lieutenant Whitley was hired by the Brownwood Fire Department on April 17, 2000, giving 22 years and 4 months of dedicated service to the community.

On August 3, 2022, City officials, staff, fellow firefighters and friends and family gathered to celebrate Lieutenant Kyle Whitley with the Brownwood Fire Department for over 22 years of service. He was presented a commemorative axe featuring the departme...

City of Brownwood Brings Home Three TAMIO Awards for Communication Efforts

The City of Brownwood was honored to receive three awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Officers

The City of Brownwood was recognized at the annual Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) conference held in Houston earlier this month. The City of Brownwood received three prestigious awards, competing against larger cities. The TAM...

City of Brownwood Announces Two New Retailers Coming in 2023

The City of Brownwood recently announced two upcoming shopping additions for the area: TJ Maxx and Boot Barn

The City of Brownwood recently announced two upcoming shopping additions for the area. A TJ Maxx department store is expected to open in early 2023 in their new location in Commerce Square. The Brownwood Municipal Development District entered into an econ...

City of Brownwood Approves Construction of Multipurpose Event Center Complex

Brownwood City Council and the Brownwood Municipal Development District (BMDD) took action on Monday to approve the construction of a new multipurpose event center.

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

In the last seven days (ending Dec 30th), the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 149 positive COVID-19 test results.

In the last seven days (ending Dec 30th), the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 149 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 149 positives this week, 62 were PCR, and 87 were antigen. Of the total number of cases reported this week, 41 cases...

Downtown Multipurpose Event Center Project

Banquet Facility, Concert Venue, Green Space, Food Trucks, Meeting Rooms, and more...

City of Brownwood Adopts New Municipal Logo

The City of Brownwood adopted a new municipal logo during their regularly called City Council meeting on Tuesday.

The City of Brownwood adopted a new municipal logo during their regularly called City Council meeting on Tuesday. 

Previously, city staff presented conceptual logo options to the council during a workshop on May 12th, and one design was unanimousl...

Multipurpose Event Center Project Approved by City of Brownwood

Brownwood City Council gave final approvals Tuesday to move forward with the development of a multipurpose event center in Downtown Brownwood.