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Recent coverage of Brown County from local and regional media.

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLhousing development

Ribbon cutting, grand opening held for Early Bloom housing development

EARLY – The Early Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening Friday afternoon for Early Bloom, a housing development near McDonald Park that currently consists of three brand new homes. The development is expected

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLrecreation center renovation and labor agreement

City Council approves soliciting bids for Bennie Houston Recreation Center project

During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved staff to solicit competitive sealed bids for the Bennie Houston Recreation Center project, contingent upon TPWD’s final approval of the sealed plans and specifications. Design for the

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLcommunity policing event

City of Brownwood announces National Night Out Kickoff Event Aug. 4

The Brownwood Police Department will kick off preparations for this year’s National Night Out with a community event on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center, 1050 W Commerce St.

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLwater utility budget and rates

Water Board Adopts New Budget and Water Rate

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Directors of the Brown County Water Improvement District, approval was given to a new budget for 2026/2027.  The total of the new budget will be $4,901,500, an increase of 3.96%

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLdowntown infrastructure improvement

Downtown Brownwood, Inc. announces Downtown Brownwood Lighting Project

Downtown Brownwood, Inc. announced its Downtown Brownwood Lighting Project on social media Thursday. This project will bring permanent architectural lighting to buildings throughout the historic district. The lights will remain in place year-round and can be customized

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLgovernment appointments and budget

Status of city administrator, secretary, attorney, and emergency management coordinator on Bangs council agenda

CITY OF BANGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING BANGS CITY COUNCIL   Mayor Mayor Pro-tem Aldermen Carrol Wells Eric Bishop Greg Flores Danny Marney   109 South First Street Bangs, Texas 76823 6:00 P.M. July 27, 2026 NOTICE OF

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLgovernment appointments and resignations

Bangs appoints interim City Administrator, new City Attorney and Emergency Management Coordinator

BANGS – Resignations, appointments, and budget concerns were the main topics of Monday night’s Bangs City Council meeting, which took place in front of a standing room only crowd at Bangs City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem and

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLtax rate and budget

City proposes .7175 tax rate for 2026-27 fiscal year

During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved a proposed tax rate of .7175 cents per $100 valuation for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The .7175 tax rate is a 3.61 percent increase from the tax

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLgovernment appointment and employee benefits

Mitch Moore Appointed Brown County Auditor

At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, Mitch Moore was appointed Brown County Auditor, to replace Jennifer Robison, who resigned recently.  Moore just retired from the Brownwood Independent School District, where he served many years

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLbudget debate

City Council gives final approval to .7175 tax rate for 2026-27 fiscal year

During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council passed on second and third/final readings the 2026-27 fiscal year tax rate of $.71750 per $100 valuation, a 1.7% increase over the current fiscal year. The No-New-Revenue tax rate

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLgovernment appointment

Commissioners OK hiring of new county extension agent

By Steve Nash – Special Contributor Brown County Commissioners Court members approving the hiring Monday of Anna Davenport of Tennessee as a Texas A&M AgriLife extension agent for the county. Davenport replaces Scott Anderson, who retired in

KOXE 101.3 / KXYLbudget debate

City of Brownwood releases Proposed FY 2026/27 Budget 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2026 City of Brownwood releases Proposed FY 2026/27 Budget  BROWNWOOD, Texas – The City of Brownwood held the first public hearing of the proposed $49.27 million Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, with a continued focus on public safety,