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City of Brownwood Invites Residents to Participate in Parks Master Plan Survey

The City of Brownwood would like your help with the development of the City’s Parks Master Plan.

Residents, property owners, and businesses owners are invited to participate in an online public survey to identify the types of park spaces, recreation facilities and recreational programs that can enhance the quality of life in Brownwood. Responses will...

Dana Sons hired as new Director of Information Technology for the City of Brownwood

Dana Sons named Director of IT

The City of Brownwood recently announced the hiring of Dana Sons as the new Director of Information Technology. With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Dana brings a wealth of knowledge to the position and is looking forward to serving...

Lt. Kidd FBI National Academy Recognition

On Thursday, March 17th, 2022, Lt. Kidd completed the assigned coursework and physical tests, in order to successfully graduate from the 281st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

On Thursday, March 17th, 2022, Lt. Kidd completed the assigned coursework and physical tests, in order to successfully graduate from the 281st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

The selection to the National Academy is a highly comp...

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 represented at ICSC Convention

During the conference, City representatives met with developers and fostered relationships with new and existing brokers, potential retail clients, and retail industry professionals.

City of Brownwood staff attended the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) annual conference March 30-April 1^st in Dallas to gain information regarding the most current industry issues, as well as to make crucial connections with real estate prof...

Brownwood City Council Approves American Rescue Local Recovery Plan

The Local Recovery Plan was presented during the March 22nd meeting to receive Council’s approval and to notify the public of projects the City intends to spend ARPA dollars upon.

During the regularly-called Brownwood City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 22nd, Councilmembers approved a resolution authorizing the approval of the City of Brownwood COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Recovery Plan association with the implementation of the Cit...

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.

City of Brownwood now ranked in top 7% of fire departments in the nation

The Brownwood Fire Department recently completed a review with the Insurance Services Office (ISO) in order to survey and update the fire protection classification rating of the City of Brownwood. The Brownwood Fire Department has been awarded an ISO clas...

A.R.C. of Brown County Donates $100,000 to Allcorn Park Improvements

Proposed improvements include inclusive play equipment, fencing, and a mural

During the regularly called Brownwood City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 8^th, The Arc of Brown County on presented a $100,000 donation to the City of Brownwood for the purpose of creating all-play or inclusive play components at Allcorn Park.

T...

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...

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...

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.

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations

COVID Testing:

The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department is offering COVID testing at their clinic located at 510 E. Lee Street. Testing is by appointment only. If you need to be tested for COVID, please do not walk into the clinic. Testing will be cond...