Brown County Living Fall 2016

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Academy Although small and still fairly young in conception, CCA and its unique model of education has captured the hearts of parents, educators and families.

A Moment with the Chief Getting to know Brownwood’s newest police chief Terry Nichols and his uniting vision.

Walker House – A Tour in Time The Walker House, built in 1901, stands as an icon of Brownwood’s place in Texas history and education.

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Walker House – A Tour in Time

The Walker House, a two-and-a-half story Colonial Revival, built in 1901 for John Allen and Elizabeth Peacock Walker, stands as an icon of Brownwood’s place in Texas history and education.

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He Said She Said with Scott and Amanda Coers Scott and Amanda Coers are married with kids, own a business together and local to the Brownwood area.

Their lives are far from boring, which means there’s a new adventure around every corner, but not necessarily the same adventure. At least according to them.

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A Moment with the Chief Brownwood’s newest police chief, Terry Nichols, certainly agrees officers need to be strong, but also thinks being a police officer takes so much more than the tough nononsense characterization portrayed too often in the national media.

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Warm Up Your Thanksgiving Table {with Precious Junk} Thanksgiving is a time for showing love, giving thanks, and gathering together. Dora Bell and Vicki Benton of Precious Junk reinvent the traditional Thanksgiving setting with unique pieces and personal touches that are straight from the heart and sure to create conversation around the table.

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Scouting is Outing: Troop 14 of Brownwood

Mike Terrill wants to make sure that the boys of Troop 14 are prepared for life and leadership while having some great adventures along the way.

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Fall Garden Planting Guide

Find out when to plant seeds and when to plant transplants for your Fall Garden.

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Passion to Create

Jeremy Serna, also known as ‘Artist with No Time,’ is finally able to create art on a full-time basis after opening his studio Painting With Friends.

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Community Spotlight on Jennifer Robison Learn more about who Jennifer Robison is, in and out of the office.

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The Deer Project For some hunters in Brown County, when a shot rings out it means that they just have provided 100 meals for families in need in the area through The Deer Project and Good Samaritan Ministries.

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Tips on Creating a Functional and Fun Outdoor Living Space Outdoor living is a rapidly growing trend around Texas, and Texas Heart of Landscaping can show you how to create your own special retreat.

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Brownwood Area Community Garden Since 2011, the Brownwood Area Community Garden has been an independent non-profit agency, with four missions: growing produce for direct donation to local charities, providing space for folks to grow their own food, teaching about organic gardening, and training people of all ages in Urban Sustainable Agriculture.

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Cross Classical Academy

Although small and still fairly young in conception, Cross Classical Academy and its unique model of education has captured the hearts of parents, educators and families from Brownwood and its surrounding communities.

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#BUJO: To Bullet Journal or Not to Bullet Journal A work from home mom’s overview of the newish trend that combines journaling, doodling, and scheduling.

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Barktoberfest Leona Cleveland’s passion for helping animal rescues lead her to create a non-profit dedicated to helping animals in Central Texas.

In Every Issue Hometown Happenings

A glimpse inside a few of the exciting events recently held in Brown County.

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Chamber Directory

Brownwood and Early Chambers of Commerce Business Directory and other local information.

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Scenes of Brown County

Take a look at a few more of the reasons why we think Brown County is a great place to live.

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Hello to the season that brings people together! We are so excited to share with you your fall issue of Brown County Living. Besides celebrating the cooler temps and a new school year, we are welcoming the time of year where communities, as well as families, come together for seasonal traditions and with a heart of thanksgiving.

Here at Red Fin Publishing, we want to take a moment to give thanks to our men and women in blue, as well as all first responders, who devote their lives to protect and serve all of us in Brown County. We honor you.

With any new issue, we meet new faces and new businesses that are making Brown County a better place to live. You have been so gracious to share your lives with us and we always look forward to the opportunity to be a part of telling your story. In this issue you will be introduced to Brownwood’s new Police Chief, Terry Nichols, and hear how his past experiences in law enforcement have shaped him into your Chief today. You will also read about young men learning leadership and life lessons in Brownwood’s very own Boy Scout Troop, Troop 14, led by volunteers like Mike Terrell of Brownwood.

If you are an animal lover, you will enjoy reading about Leona Cleveland, whose passion for helping animal rescues led her to create a non-profit dedicated to helping animals in Central Texas.

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Walker House

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By Peggy Purser Freeman Photos by Riley Studio and Provided by Howard Payne University

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eads turn at 701 Center Avenue in Brownwood, and thoughts travel back to another century—a time when horses and buggies shared the roadway with a few gas-mobiles and motorized vehicles. The Wild West came riding into a new century on the railways and higher education. The Walker House, a two-and-ahalf story Colonial Revival, built in 1901 for John Allen and Elizabeth Peacock Walker, stands as an icon of Brownwood's place in Texas history and education.

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Mr. Walker served as a Board of Trustees member of Howard Payne University (HPU) for many years and the Walkers were major benefactors of HPU. The university named the Walker Memorial Library for the couple in appreciation of their support. The house remained in the Walker family for more than 75 years. In 1979, former Texas Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes and his wife, Nancy, purchased the property from the Walker estate. In 1982, the Walker House was declared a Texas and National Historic Landmark. The house eventually became the home of the Howard Payne University presidents. HPU purchased the Walker House in 1987 as the official residence of the university’s president. At present, the historic structure is the home of Howard Payne University’s 19th president, Dr. Bill Ellis, and first lady, Dr. Diana Ellis.

In 1982, the Walker House was declared a Texas and National Historic Landmark.

Massive columns stretch two stories to showcase a massive front porch, a wrap-around second-floor veranda, topped with a third balcony/sun-porch. The back porch is framed by a one-story balcony with columns. The house, its majestic columns and breath-taking grounds are only surpassed by the ornate details added at every corner, like leaded glass transom-door windows and narrow sidelights.

As Dr. Diana Ellis shared her loved for the home it became clear that she is as charming and gracious as the Walker House.

Making the Walker House a home for her and her husband, Diana Ellis recently took the time to share with our readers her pride in the legacy of the historic structure.

“When we moved into the home seven years ago, I felt the history of the place,” Diana Ellis explained. “Each room is special; however, the third-floor ballroom is possibly the most unique. The beautiful flooring and the tall shelving is impressive. It holds shelf after shelf of HPU memorabilia, pictures and other historic items, handed down over the years by former university presidents. The ballroom is the room I want my friends and family to

Beautifully designed flooring found throughout the Walker home

see. When my mother-in-law came to see our new place she was drawn to the photos on the shelves, especially one on a high shelf.” Dr. Ellis laughed with the memory.

“She asked Bill to get it down so she could see it. We were all surprised when she told us that in the group pictured there were her parents and her two uncles. The picture was taken in front of one of the buildings on campus when Bill's grandparents attended Howard Payne.”

In the past few years the ballroom is used as a game room, multi-purpose media/entertainment room and is regularly used for student meetings and parties. The most popular feature is the pool table.

The hand-inlaid oak flooring in varying designs in each lower-level room of the house makes it a favorite on Brownwood's Christmas tour of homes.

“Two German brothers crafted the floors in the Walker House and also did the floors in three other houses nearby.” HPU's first lady stays extremely busy but seems to love to talk about the history associated with the home. “All four houses have different floor patterns in all main rooms, and no one pattern is repeated. They are quite unique.”

The living and dining rooms are separated by graceful oak columns topped with ornate capitals, and solid oak, sliding pocket double doors. The best of both worlds, the newly remodeled kitchen features granite countertops donated by the Ellis family. Dr. Ellis quickly added, “The best part is we still have a large butler’s pantry with Hometown Living At Its Best

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sliding glass window and doors, opening from both the kitchen and pantry. It provides pass-through from the silver cabinet.”

The Robnett Study is named for Dr. John Robnett, founder of HPU. He served as the first president of the institution’s Board of Trustees. The oak library shelving and Dr. Robnett’s own rocking chair bring historic charm to the room.

“My favorite room is the one with the antique baby grand piano,” Diana Ellis said. “This is probably because of my love for music, plus my degree is in music. However, the room gives me such peace. The Walker House is the 16

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perfect venue for hosting university events, entertaining over 1,200 guests each year.”

The Walker House's Christmas decor usually includes eight Christmas trees — with one decorated in Yellow Jackets blue and gold, showcasing HPU’s mascot and official colors. At the far end of the foyer, a historic stained-glass window, acquired from a church in Dublin, Texas, located at the far end of the foyer, filters sunlight into the back stair alcove. Porticoes, verandas, and grand windows bridge the inside space with the outdoors. The second guest bath in the back of the house opens onto the back porch for access during outdoor entertaining.

“The outdoor patio area creates the perfect location for outdoor entertaining.” Dr. Ellis continued. “The courtyard area and side yard feature a large outdoor fireplace and barbecue pit made of stone reclaimed from Old Main.

This was the original building on the HPU campus, built in 1889, which burned in 1984.”

The original carriage house has retained a great deal of its character and charm. It now is used as apartments for guests. A step stone originally used to assist ladies as they stepped in and out of their carriages was originally located at the north edge of the property, at Depot Street at the end of the wide sidewalk. It bears the Walker name and can now be found near the west edge of the patio.

The Walker House lawn and grounds accentuate the grandeur of the home. With eight huge pecan trees and huge magnolias, it reaches through the decades with touches of all those who lived, learned and loved here. It provides a warm experience of eminence, honoring the proud history in the community and in Howard Payne University history.

Howard Payne University President, Dr. Bill Ellis and his wife, Dr. Diana Ellis.

The Walker House provides a warm experience of eminence, honoring the proud history in the community and in Howard Payne University history.

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She Said with

Scott and Amanda Coers

Photos by Carolyn Wood and provided by Down Home Digital

Scott and Amanda Coers are local Brownwood residents, married with kids, and have a business, Down Home Digital, which offers aerial drone photography and videography along with other services. During the recent flooding at the Lake Brownwood Spillway this past Spring, the Coers went to film the water for promotional purposes and ended up losing the drone after a system malfunction.

Here are there individual accounts of what happened.

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HE SAID The spillway was up again, so we went out to get some aerial coverage, hoping to share it with a few local television stations. The videos are great to promote our business.

We got out to the spillway and I set up a few shots, did a couple of fly-bys. I was backing the drone away from the spillway, hoping to get ready for a wider shot. All of the sudden all of the display data said “aircraft disconnected” and I looked up where the drone was in the sky and watched it plummet into the far bank on the other side of the spillway. I tried to mentally take a picture with my brain where it had crashed about 300 yards away.

I remember panicking. My thousand dollar piece of equipment had probably hit a tree and was lost forever.

We went to the lake patrol office, to ask if there was another way across.

I was hoping not to have to go all the

way around, but there was no direct path across with the spillway up so high. So we got in the car and drove back through town, through Owens, over to the north side of the lake. We drove almost 30 minutes just to get 300 yards from where we were.

We began our two-hour hike in the rain and the mud, the whole time I was thinking we were never going to find this thing. There were no real roads or trails; it was just a lot of branches in our faces and rabbit paths.

After about an hour and a half we decided to give up. We had insurance on it, so we would just file the claim.

We trekked back to our car and while we were headed back, I had the genius idea of trying to locate the drone based on the last known GPS position on the app on my iPad, which operates the drone. We got back to the car and I checked Google Maps, with the last known coordinates. I realized we had been very close to it while searching. So this time we took the iPad and hiked back into the brush.

After that it took about 20 minutes to find it. The drone had fallen into a heavy brush area.

Amanda dove into the brush, whipping branches everywhere, like a crazy person. She screamed, “I found it!” And I just tried to stay back and not get hit in the face with mesquite.

It was kind of like Gilligan’s Island.

A short trip turned out to be this big ordeal. But at least we found it.

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She Said

Scott told me he wanted to go out to the lake and get some drone footage of the spillway. I was a little bored sitting in the office on a gray day so I asked if I could tag along. My idea was we’d grab some lunch, have a fun road trip, I’d watch Scott fly the little doodad I had named “Benny” around and we’d head back. Simple.

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were a couple of other people on the observation deck as well. I felt kind of cool, helping Scott get the gear out, as if I had any idea what any of it was or how to use it. But the people watching us seemed impressed, so I tried to look like I knew what I was doing.

Scott got set up and launched the drone and I meandered around, taking a look at all the water.

After a few minutes, I heard him say, “WHOA” and I knew that wasn’t good. I looked over and he was standing there with a slightly confused and horrified look on his face. He turned to me grimly and said, “It just went down.”

“In the water?” I asked, immediately picturing thousands of dollars tumbling down the spillway.

He said he thought it might have

landed on the other side. We packed up the gear and headed over to the Lake Patrol Station. I decided adopt an air of confidence as we entered, I didn’t want to come across as some goofy civilian who had lost their precious toy.

Scott explained the situation and asked how to get across to the other side. Directions were given by the officers. I nodded, because, quite honestly, I didn’t understand anything they were saying anyway, so I just nod when that happens. If I nod at you, you’ll know you lost me.

I’ll admit, I was kind of hoping for a dramatic boat ride across the raging waters with the lake patrol, maybe even a few bloodhounds howling, but that didn’t happen. They gave us directions and told us good luck.

We drove all the way around the lake, which took quite a while, so I came up with a clever hashtag and posted updates from my phone, being the extremely helpful wife that I am. #RescuingBenny flooded Facebook, letting our fans… er, really just our family and a few friends who halfway cared… know about the mission to get our drone back.

We reached the other side, found a place to park, scaled a fence (with permission from the lake patrol) and began our hike. I’ve grown up doing a few rugged things. My dad is a bit of an outdoorsman and I’m no stranger to tromping through some Texas brush. But I’m a heck of a lot older these days, so I was a little winded. Still, I kept up the determined attitude. We were going to find the

flying thingie that cost a lot of money.

It was probably in a tree I reasoned.

I imagined myself bravely scaling branches to retrieve it for my husband, like Wonder Woman or something.

After about an hour of wandering through dense brush and creeping down animal trails, I started to imagine other things. Like being back at my office with a cup of coffee in my nice comfy desk chair with a blanket and some music, maybe a few funny cat videos on YouTube.

And another hour passed. I had crawled on my hands and knees through brambles, scaled down muddy riverbanks, zig-zagged back over rocks and stickers and cactus. No Benny.

We headed back to the car. I was wet, tired, but I tried not to gripe. Or at least keep the griping to a minimum,

as Scott seemed equally tired. I felt pretty bad for him. He liked the expensive flying thingie. But, it was insured, so it wasn’t a total loss.

We got back to the car, and Scott said, “Wait a minute. I wonder if the GPS will show up.”

Apparently the expensive flying thingie had a GPS signal that showed us EXACTLY where it was. It was very hard not to kick the man I had pledged to love and cherish for the rest of my life.

So, back we went, into the wet brush. The expensive flying thingie was pretty much where we had been looking the whole time. I grabbed it, carried it to the car, it looked pretty much as bedraggled as we did.

Next time I think I’ll stay at the office.

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Brownwood’s newest police chief, Terry Nichols, certainly agrees officers need to be strong, but also thinks being a police officer takes so much more than the tough no-nonsense char acterization portr ayed too often in the national media.

By Amanda Coers Photos by Down Home Digital

Brownwood's new Chief of Police, Terry Nichols

olice officers are often seen as the warriors of a community. Their job can bring them into close contact with unpleasant situations, and often tough skin is a side effect of a profession that takes its toll on this select group of individuals. Brownwood’s newest police chief, Terry Nichols, certainly agrees officers need to be strong, but also thinks being a police officer takes so much more than the tough no-nonsense characterization portrayed too often in the national media.

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“We have to be three things. We as peacekeepers in the community have to be guardians. We also have to be scholars. We have to know what we’re doing. We have to study and know the law, processes, and civil rights.

And the third thing is we have to be statesmen. We have to be that humble, compassionate person. We serve the community,” explains Chief Nichols. “It has to be in someone’s DNA to want to help other people - humility, compassion, and also willingness to act in situations, unflinching in the eyes of danger. That’s a police officer. That mindset of looking out for people. Those characteristics you can’t train, that’s what makes a good police officer.”

Nichols’ deeper approach to serving and protecting comes from his own unique career history, which spans more than 25 years in both municipal law enforcement and national program management. He served with the San Marcos Police Department for 21 years, retiring at the rank of Commander in 2010. As Commander, he led and managed both Patrol and Criminal Investigation Divisions. He also was Sergeant in the Training Division, Patrol Sergeant, and Narcotics Detective. Nichols served as Commander of a multi-agency Hays County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). He is a

founding member of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) program, which has become an internationally recognized training and development program offered through Texas State University. To date, ALERRT has trained more than 90,000 officers.

It was while Nichols was working as the Assistant Director for the ALERRT program when the job posting for the Brownwood Police Chief job came to his attention.

“My overall effectiveness in the ALERRT program had sort of reached its culmination and it was time to challenge myself and get back into law enforcement.

When I read the job posting it was right up my alley,” Nichols said. “So we came out to visit Brownwood, get to know the community and some of the organizations here, and we decided this was a place we’d like to be.”

The job posting was looking for a collaborative leader and a team player. Throughout his career, Nichols has extensive experience collaborating and communicating with local law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and citizens. Nichols is well known for his ability to bring people together for a common goal.

“There’s such an opportunity here for collaboration between the police departments and the sheriff’s

Chief Nichols stands with members of the Brown County Sheriff's Department, Early Police Department, Bangs Police Department, Will Carrier of Willie's T's and Rowonna McNeely during a check presentation to support local law enforcement.

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department. And that really interested me, because that is what I had been doing in San Marcos.”

A top goal for Chief Nichols is to see his department working a lot more closely with other local law enforcement agencies. “We share this main residence, we share a dispatch. There’s so much we can accomplish together. I look forward to working with them. I would like to see us have a regional tactical capability, so we don’t have to call DPS or Abilene. We can take care of it here, together.”

That interdepartmental cooperation will help combat drug trafficking in the central Texas area. With a joint effort, the Chief is confident to stem the growing methamphetamine problem. “Meth use leads to all kinds of other community issues, like family violence and theft.

It’s a very dirty, nasty drug. It’s tragic, and we will spend a lot of effort on narcotics enforcement.”

A past situation involving methamphetamine and a tragic outcome while Nichols was serving as the assistant commander of the SWAT team in San Marcos has impacted his approach to crisis situations.

“We had a guy barricaded in a stolen truck. Beautiful Saturday morning in February. He turned the truck off and barricaded himself in there. We got the call, he might

Chief Nichols' wife, Nicky, pins his badge during a reception ceremony to welcome the new chief to the Brownwood Police Department.

Brownwood Police Chief Terry Nichols looking over police patch memorabilia displayed in the Brownwood Police Station

“It has to be in someone’s DNA to want to help other people humility, compassion, and also willingness to act in situations, unflinching in the eyes of danger.

That’s a police officer.” have a gun,” Nichols remembered. “The marked (police) Tahoe was right behind this guy’s truck. I was calling the tactical shots. His rearview mirror was missing on the passenger side; the driver’s side mirror was still on.

The plan was to fire tear gas into the cab of the truck and try to force him out. So the first thing we were going to do was shoot the mirror out with rubber bullets so he couldn’t see us getting masks on and getting ready to use the tear gas and know what was coming. The plan was we’d shoot out that mirror and move the armored truck up behind him and we did that he started to try to start the truck. We communicated with him, told him not to start the truck, he finally got it started, we decided to change plans and shoot the tires so he couldn’t go anywhere. Next thing you know, he put it in reverse and started to back right into us, so our guys shot him. It hit me hard. My attack plan failed. I thought my plan would work, I had some contingencies built in, but it didn’t work.

And this guy died because of it. And I don’t take that lightly.”

Nichols later learned that during the several-hourlong standoff, the individual in the stolen truck was purposely trying to overdose on methamphetamine. A medical examiner’s report showed toxic levels of the Hometown Living At Its Best

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Members of the community honored officers who gave their lives on the job with a balloon release during the recent "Light The Night" event held near the Brownwood Depot Civic Center.

Partnering with and serving the community has been a cornerstone principle in Nichols’ law enforcement career. drug, which would have led to a deadly overdose. That knowledge doesn’t change Nichols’ assessment of the situation. “It still always weighs on me, because my plan didn’t work. I was in command. It should have worked.”

At the time of that incident, the San Marcos department only had one armored truck. Nichols feels if there would have been an additional truck to maneuver, the outcome could have been less tragic. That experience drives Chief Nichols to make sure his team has the resources they need to get the job done right.

To better ensure the success of the department, Nichols encourages the community to get to know the officers. “National Night Out is coming up, and that’s a great opportunity for our officers to get out in the community. We can engage with folks. If we can keep that open communication with the community at all levels, it will go a long way to establish good solid relationships.”

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him involved with the Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the “Flame of Hope” into Opening Ceremonies of local competitions. Law enforcement agencies also work to raise money for the athletes.

“We would sell t-shirts to raise money, and I started to organize a few ‘Tip a Cop’ events, where we would go to restaurants in uniform, working for tips and we would give our tips to Special Olympics. I did that for a long time and we raised a lot of money. Seeing the athletes’ faces and interacting with them, it was very powerful. Giving back to the community and having my kids get involved with me was important for me.”

Along with the right equipment and training, Nichols feels strong ties developed within the community will help his department better serve and protect and be guardians, scholars, and statesmen. “Having our officers engage people on a personal level is key - they need to know us as human beings. We’re your neighbors, we go to church with you, we shop at Walmart with you.”

Uniforms from the 1960s through the 1990s displayed in the Brownwood Police Station.

Chief Nichols challenges the Bangs Police Chief to a game of foosball at Willie's T's.

Chief Nichols sits in his office with Sgt Michael Sheedy (left) and Sgt James Kidd (right)

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WARM UP YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE

By Halsey Clark Photos by Janzen Jackson Photography

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hanksgiving is a time for showing love, giving thanks, and gathering together. Friends and Red Fin Publishing contributors Dora Bell and Vicki Benton reinvent the traditional Thanksgiving setting with unique pieces and personal touches that are straight from the heart and sure to create conversation around the table.

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Decorate to fit your unique style. Make conversation pieces. Whether it’s shiny, sparkly, old, or rusty, don’t be afraid to mix it all together. Decorating with junk is about forgetting the “norm” and having fun with the unexpected.

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Create a centerpiece with a surprising focal point such as this rusty metal stove to serve as a backdrop for other elements.

Take a non-traditional approach and decorate with Pheasants instead of the expected Turkey.

Cotton and Pheasant feathers are a beautiful arrangement and a great alternative to the usual fall foliage. Incorporate color by using turquoise insulators.

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Reuse shiplap and metal scraps to cut and fashion your own chargers for a cost effective approach with a one of a kind look. When using repurposed wood and metal near food, make sure to polyurethane each piece.

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Repurpose a lantern as a vase and find uses for mason jars. Add a personal touch with a family photograph in your centerpiece. Rusty chains add texture and interest.

Vintage movie film cans serve a new purpose, storing a hand written note or recipe.

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Recycle leftover freezer tins by transforming them into beautiful gift boxes for your guests. Place a small token inside, adorn with ribbon and add a gift tag or scripture.

Rusty springs serve as place card holders.

Rusty metal door hinges make for the perfect name plates to reserve seats. Add a name or message in chalk.

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TROOP 14 OF BROWNWOOD

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Mike Terrill wants to make sure that the boys of Troop 14 are prepared for life and leadership while having some great adventures along the way.

By T.C. McKeown Photos by Riley Studio

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ven though Mike Terrill was involved in Boy Scouts as a youth, he never really considered serving in any sort of leadership role as an adult.

That is, until his son, Mason, turned six-years-old.

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“At age six, boys are eligible to join Cub Scouts,” Terrill said. And it was important to Mike and his wife Melani for their son to be in Boy Scouts because of the positive values and character building that it espouses.

Yet at the time there wasn’t a Cub Scout program in Brownwood. It wasn’t until Steve Ellis came along and rebooted the program…and he needed volunteers.

“I remember we went to an organizational meeting, my neighbor Jerry and I,” Terrill recalled. “And Steve just came out and asked, ‘O.K., who’s going to be my den leaders?’”

Terrill said that before he knew it, he and Jerry had both raised their hands, and thus began Terrill’s foray back into Boy Scouts.

As Mason grew out of Cub Scouts and into Boy Scouts, Terrill transitioned with him, and continued to move into different leadership roles.

Today, Terrill is Scout Master and Mason is 14-yearsold and a Star Scout in Troop 14.

“I couldn’t be prouder of all the boys in our troop,” Terrill said. Mike and Melani are also very proud of their 10-year-old daughter Megan—who is not in Scouts, but

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has followed her passion in Kung Fu at the Heart of Texas Martial Arts Academy.

When Mike Terrill isn’t serving as Scout Master, he’s the Athletic Training Education Program Director at Howard Payne University. He also serves as the Chapter Advisor for the Order of the Arrow, which is the Boy Scouts National Honor Society.

In order to give you a better idea of how Boy Scout troops operate: Brownwood has two troops, and those two troops are part of a district that exists within a council.

So for example, Brownwood lies within the Pecan Valley District—which is one-third part of the Texas Trails Council.

For those unfamiliar with the Boy Scout organization, scouting begins with Cub Scouts and ages range from 6 to 11 years old (and actually starting this year, the organization is starting a program for kindergarteners called Lion Cubs).

Boy Scouts start when boys turn 11-years-old and continues on until they turn 18. All the boys in a Boy Scout Troop are split up into 5-8 man clusters called Patrols. Patrols elect one of their members to be patrol

leader and sit on the Patrol Leader Council, where they work with other elected youth leaders for six month terms.

“The adults are there to advise and guide, but these 11-17-year-olds essentially run their own troops,” Terrill said.

When Mike Terrill took over as Scout Master he had some very specific goals for his troop.

He wanted the troop to consistently practice the Patrol method (where the scouts run the troop), and he wanted to make sure that the scouts had the opportunity to camp at least once a month.

“You would think, of course, y’all camp every month: Y’all are scouts,” Terrill said. “But unfortunately we were the only troop in our district that won the 12-month camping award last year.”

When asked why it’s important for the boys to go camping, Terril repeated a quote often said in Boy Scouts: “Scouting is outing.”

Terrill said that Troop 14 usually likes to “mix it up” as to where they go camping.

“This year we spent Spring Break at Big Bend. Last

“I couldn’t be prouder of all the boys in our troop.”

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year we had a group go to Philmont, and next year we have scouts going to the National Jamboree,” Terril said.

However, here in the Lone Star State, one of the most famous places for scouts to camp is Camp Billy Gibbons.

In the mid-to-late 1940s Mr. and Mrs. John W. Gibbons donated 103 acres of their own private ranch to be used for a Boy Scout camp. For years afterward, Boy Scouts from all over would come to use Camp Billy Gibbons as a summer camp.

Unfortunately, over the past five years the camp has not been functioning as a summer camp due to an

“The troop can offer leadership oppertunities and adventures that most of these boys would never get with out Scouting.”

overwhelming need for repairs and remodeling.

Mike Terrill said that he and his troop made it their mission to do everything they could to bring Camp Billy Gibbons back to life.

“I think this is probably the thing I’m most proud of,” Terrill admits. “The camp held a work day before summer hit to try and get the camp up and running again, and we were the only full troop that came with all our guys. We take a lot of pride in our troop, and we take a lot of pride in Camp Billy Gibbons.”

Terrill said that Troop 14 decided to focus the majority of their efforts on the chapel area of the camp.

“Since I’ve been in Cub Scouts, Camp Billy Gibbons has been my favorite place to camp,” said Scout Joey Burcham. “So when I heard that they were going to do some remodeling, I instinctively wanted to help out.” “[The chapel] was an area that was sorely in need of fixing up,” Terrill said. “Normally it’s this beautiful natural amphitheater area surrounded by big trees—but during the drought all the cedars had died. So there’s all this dead wood, and we worked at clearing all that out.

We rebuilt the gateway leading into it. We cleared the trail. We cleared the chapel area. We built a new cross. We spent a lot hours out there.”

As a direct result of volunteers like Mike Terrill and Troop 14, this past summer Camp Billy Gibbons finally reopened as a summer camp to Boy Scouts.

In addition to Camp Billy Gibbons, Troop 14 focuses a lot of its energy into other service projects.

“I think we are on ‘speed-dial’ for a lot of people in the area,” Terrill said laughing.

In June, Troop 14 performed a cemetery clean-up service project for Greenleaf Cemetery, and in July the troop assisted the Bangs Masonic Lodge with their scholarship BBQ cook-off and softball tournament. The next big project for Troop 14 is the annual food drive for Good Samaritan Ministries.

“The troop can offer leadership oppertunities and adventures that most of these boys would never get with out Scouting,” Terril said. “I love scouting and I love our troop. My son is one of the Scouts, but I feel like all of these boys are my sons, and I want to make sure that all my boys are prepared for life and leadership—and have some great advenutres along the way.”

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• Plant seeds----see above and direct seeding guide • Allow an additional 1 to 2 weeks for seed germinated plants to mature since fall days are cooler and longer • Planting transplants---see above and seeding guide

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PASSION

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BY AMANDA LEIJA

PHOTOS BY DOWN HOME DIGITAL AND PROVIDED BY PAINTING WITH FRIENDS

Jeremy Serna, also known as ‘ Artist with No Time,’ is finally able to create art on

a full-time basis after opening his studio Painting With Friends.

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ith a palette of colors in front of him, Jeremy Serna looks at the blank canvas in front of him trying to decide which artwork to create first -- the Indian headpiece or the happy pig. A few moments later, he starts selecting colors to combine to work on the background for the headpiece piece, which will be used for an upcoming painting party.

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“Sometimes it’s hard for me to believe that I’m able to work on my artwork everyday,” Serna said. “Before I went completely full-time, I hardly had anytime to work on my art.”

Before opening his studio, Painting With Friends, Serna had limited time to work on his artwork, which was typically done in between jobs.

In an effort to promote his work, Serna started an Artist with No Time Facebook page, which featured his sketches, watercolors, acrylics, and airbrushed artworks.

Little did he know that it would be one of the catalysts to get him to his dream of working as a full-time artist.

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Growing up, Serna found himself drawn to the tattoos that he saw inside the pages of In the Wind -- a motorcycle magazine.

“I was about 15 when I first looked through the pages of In the Wind,” Serna said. “I remember being so fascinated by the tattoos that all I wanted to do was to draw them.”

“ I got to finally follow my dream of being a full-time artist.

I get to spend more time creating art and I’ve seen my art grow.”

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After seeing his interest in art grow, a family member soon gave Serna a copy of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards, which is a book Serna credits for teaching him all that he knows about drawing.

“I’ve never went to school for art or took any lessons,” Serna said. “This book not only helped me improve my drawing skills, it also allowed me to teach my students how to draw.”

Later, Serna was introduced to an airbrush when he was 19 and knew that he wanted to pursue a career as a full-time artist. During this time, Serna wanted to become a full-time artist but did not know the steps he needed to take to pursue this dream.

“The airbrush is such an amazing tool,” Serna said.

“The more I worked with it, I started to realize that it’s one of those skills that’s hard to perfect. The difficulty of airbrushing drove me to try and be the best.”

As time passed, Serna strived to teach himself how to create using the different mediums -- acrylics, pencils, charcoal, oils, and pastels.

“I wanted to be fluent in everything, even if I didn’t like it,” Serna said.

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FINDING HIS MUSE After learning about the Brownwood Art Association, Serna decided to join the non-profit organization in an effort to be around other artists in the area. One day, Serna found himself attending a club meeting that soon turned into an impromptu art class.

“It was during that meeting when Melody [BAA president] approached me and asked me if I would be interested in teaching,” Serna said. “She saw how I was guiding some to the people there and said I would be a great teacher.”

Serna spent six years teaching an Intro to Drawing class each Tuesday night at the Brownwood Association Art Center. Over the years, Serna helped several students fine-tune their drawing skills.

“I enjoy seeing my students’ faces when they see the progress in their work,” Serna said. “Most people think that they can’t draw or paint, but anyone can do it. It’s just learning to see it in a certain way. I love the excitement my students have when they paint or draw exactly what they had in mind.”

A few months after the BAA started Muse & Merlot, Serna was asked if he would like to lead the monthly painting party, which he happily accepted. Muse & Merlot is the BAA’s monthly painting party where participants come in and create the featured artwork, which typically focuses around famous artworks.

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“ I enjoy seeing my students’ faces when they see the progress in their work.”

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Serna said. “When I found this building, I made the decision to dedicate all of my time to my studio.”

Along with the painting parties, Serna’s studio offers weekly art classes for adults on Tuesdays, private art lessons, ceramics and wood painting, art supplies and kids’ classes, which are taught by Joy Ferguson. When he isn’t preparing for an upcoming class or painting party, Serna is working on his art.

“It’s was scary, from a financial standpoint, when I went 100 percent full-time with the studio,” Serna said.

“But it has been worth it. I got to finally follow my dream of being a full-time artist. I get to spend more time creating art and I’ve seen my art grow.”

Since starting Painting With Friends, Serna has created more than 75 paintings for his parties that included landscapes, flowers, animals and abstract paintings. Serna continues to look for other ways to bring art to the community, including the creation of a free biweekly art club.

“The art club is a chance for any artist in the community to gather and create together,” Serna said.

“No fees or dues. Just a place for artists -- at any level -- to come together, draw or paint and socialize.”

Painting With Friends Brownwood is located on 308 N. Fisk Ave. and is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 12 (noon) to 5 pm. For more information about Painting With Friends Brownwood, visit Serna’s website at www. paintingwithfriendsbw.com.

Yearning to pursue art full-time, Serna made the decision to start hosting private painting parties featuring artworks that he created. Although he started on a parttime basis, Serna knew that it would only be a matter of time before he could make the transition to full-time.

“I saw an opportunity to open my own studio by hosting these parties,” Serna said. “I couldn’t let that opportunity pass so I went for it.”

Serna first started hosting his painting parties in the community room at Heartland Mall in Early. Several months later, Serna found a location in downtown Brownwood to permanently set up his studio, Painting With Friends Brownwood.

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ennifer is a graduate of Comanche High School and Tarleton State University. She has a BBA in Finance and a Math minor. She earned her CPA license in April of 2003 and has spent all but 1½ years of her career in public practice. When she wasn’t in public practice, she was in the tax accounting department for D.R. Horton, Inc.

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In addition to maintaining her practice, Jennifer was also recently appointed Brown County Auditor.

She is on the school board for Cross Classical Academy here in Brownwood and previously served as a board member for Comanche ISD and for the Boys and Girls Club of Brown County. She was involved in forming and currently serves as co-manager of the On Target 4-H Shooting Club in Comanche County.

Jennifer loves to read, hunt, fish and shoot – archery, rifles, and pistols. However, she is a much better shot with a bow than a gun! One thing about Jennifer that most people are surprised to learn is that she is an identical twin.

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• The thing I like best about my job is helping people and the fact that my clients tend to become more like friends or family.

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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

6th Grade Super Bowl

2016 BHS Graduation

Brownwood ISD Happenings With summer ending and the 2016 school year started, students at Brownwood ISD have been busy both inside and outside of the classroom. Students of all ages and across all grades have participated in numerous activities, some of which are highlighted below.

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3rd Grade Chess Tournament

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Students Celebrate 100th Day of School

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Brownwood Fire Department Visits With Students

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BISD Secondary Teacher of the Year - Tim Thomas

Pink-Out - East Elementary Pink-Out BHS Pep Rally

Pirates! The Musical at Woodland Heights Elementary

Woodland Heights Elementary Christmas Program Lionetts in NYC for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Rocket Day at Brownwood Intermediate School

BHS Choir Performs at Round Rock Express Game

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By Cassidy Horn Photos by Anthony Reine Photography and Provided by Good Samaritan Ministries

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HEN A SHOT RINGS OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DEER SEASON, TO MOST HUNTERS IT MEANS A GOOD MOUNT ON THE WALL, MONTHS OF DEER MEAT MEALS, OR A GREAT PHOTO FOR THE ALBUM. BUT, FOR SOME HUNTERS IN BROWN COUNTY, WHEN A SHOT RINGS OUT IT MEANS THAT THEY JUST HAVE PROVIDED 100 MEALS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE AREA THROUGH THE DEER PROJECT AND GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES.

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The Deer Project began in 2008 and consists of a partnership with local hunters, Good Samaritan Ministries’ food pantry, and participating meat processors to provide lean, healthy protein to families in need. With protein being the costliest nutritional item for the food pantry to provide, The Deer Project has helped make a substantial difference in the amount of protein the food pantry is able to provide to the hungry. Hunters bring their legally harvested and tagged deer to a participating meat processor, which include M&M Deer Processing in Zephyr, Lone Star Taxidermy and Processing in Owens, Santa Anna Custom Processing in Santa Anna, and Perk’s Deer Processing in Brownwood. After walking through the processor’s doors, the hunter simply says, “I’d like to donate this deer to The Deer Project.” It’s that simple and at no cost to the hunter.

“The Deer Project is such a unique project for this area because there are so many moving parts,” said Leesa Stephens, Executive Director of Good Samaritan

Ministries. “It partners the hunters with the processors with the donors with the people in our community who are food-insecure. This project would not run as smoothly as it does without all of those parts working together.”

The Deer Project is part of Good Samaritan Ministries, a non-profit organization housing six hunger ministries including The Deer Project, a Resale Store, and offers limited financial assistance with rent, utilities and prescriptions to Brown County residents. Good Samaritan Ministries helps families in need in Brown County both spiritually and physically and does so through its projects, programs and volunteerism.

The Deer Project provides lean, low-fat protein to the hungry through the Good Samaritan Ministries food pantry. Once the hunter brings the deer to the processors, all of the meat is ground, packed into twopound packages, and transported to the Good Samaritan Ministries’ freezers. One deer supplies roughly 100 servings of protein and costs The Deer Project, at a

L to R: Kirk Wall (The Deer Project founder), Leesa Stephens (Executive Director, Good Samaritan Ministries), Weldon Wilson (The Deer Project co-founder)

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discounted price, approximately $35 to process. All processing is now paid for by funds The Deer Project committee raises, and the deer meat distributed through the food pantry can be cooked like ground hamburger meat.

“One of our board members said this year, ‘instead of events, instead of spending money to make money, what if we focus completely on raising money by going back to previous donors to see if they will participate again,” Kirk Wall, founder of The Deer Project, said. “That response this year has been overwhelming. We have just about reached our all-time previous high for processing money, and we are in excess of $15,000 just at this point in the year.”

With the $15,000, The Deer Project will be able to process approximately 400 deer. Last year a total of 426 deer were donated, a substantial increase from the 183 deer donated in 2008 when The Deer Project was founded. Wall said he expects that processing funds will continue to grow throughout the hunting season. This year bow season begins October 1 and rifle season begins November 5. Because the deer herd is larger in number and in weight, The Deer Project expects to receive a 1015% increase in the number of deer donated from last year.

The Texas statewide bag limit, or number of deer hunters are permitted to kill, is set at five for the 20162017 season. Wall stated that the typical hunter will, on

average, only use two of those tags, or kills. Texas Parks & Wildlife determines the bag limit depending on the size of the deer population, and has gradually raised that limit over the years. When the deer population increases in certain areas, the land cannot sustain the over-grazing that happens. It becomes dangerous to the land and to the deer population as a whole. Devastating, massive effects to the herd could result from over-grazing because the herd in its entirety could potentially run out of nutritional food if the deer population isn’t managed.

“Texas Parks and Wildlife game commission has continuing research by state game biologists saying that the deer herd is expanding at a faster pace than the hunting public is harvesting. We are really not a factor in managing the herd,” Wall said, because the hunters are legally harvesting the number of deer the state allows.

Angelia Bostick, former Good Samaritan Ministries Director, who would rather take photos of deer than shoot them, learned when The Deer Project first started, “that harvesting the deer actually helps the herd remain healthy. Conservation-wise it is a very wise thing to do, and is very beneficial to the environment [to harvest the full number of deer allowed].”

The Deer Project started after Good Samaritans Ministries thanked several hunters for donating deer meat to their food pantry through a state program called

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Hunters for the Hungry and the idea caught Wall’s attention. “I grew up hunting in the Brownwood area, and I went by and met with Angelia and asked her to talk to me about the hunters donating venison,” Wall said. “I told her I would like to visit with some friends of mine and see if there might be an interest in doing something with the same concept.”

Wall then contacted longtime close friend Weldon Wilson. Wall said his partnership with Wilson was a blessing and also vital to the start and growth of The Deer Project. Wall and Wilson then went on to meet with other friends, men’s groups, church groups, and other hunters.

The first question the pair would ask the groups was if any of them had any tags leftover after the season, and every

hand would fly up. The next question he asked was if any of the men would consider harvesting their leftover tags and donating it to Good Samaritan Ministries.

After Wall and Bostick sat down for the first time, the problem arose of where Good Samaritan Ministries would store all the deer meat Wall was planning to bring in. Wall headed the fundraising in 2008, during a rough economic time, to build a walk-in freezer to store the meat as it came in. Wall recalled that not one business he contacted said no when asked to donate, and the $45,000 it took to build the walk in freezer for Good Samaritans was raised.

“I think that, and it’s not just Good Samaritans, it’s many, many other projects that are in our community that exemplify that the 35,000 citizens of our county do a great job of applying the Bible’s Luke 10:27 scripture.

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and soul, and love your neighbor as yourself.’ This is loving your neighbor in a great way, and I am real proud of the community. After the first year, I remember saying to myself, ‘Wow, maybe besides my personal enjoyment of hunting, God created this animal for his reason.’”

Donations can be directly made to The Deer Project through Good Samaritan Ministries. The deer meat is distributed through the food pantry, where families at risk of hunger can receive grocery staples once a month.

“The Deer Project is an easy way to provide food for hungry folks and still go out and do what you enjoy doing in the outdoors, you take [the deer] to one of the participating processors, that this wouldn’t be possible without, and it’s paid for. It is just being very creative with what God has already given us,” Bostick said. “All you have to do is field-dress the deer and tell the processor that you want to donate it to The Deer Project.”

For more information about The Deer Project or Good Samaritan Ministries, visit their website at goodsambwd. org or follow the project on Facebook. You may also call the office at 325-643-2273 with questions.

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• Where in the yard is the best place?

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in a layered pattern around the space can help to reduce the heat around the area. In other words, plant shorter plants closer to the edge of the space and add height as you gradually move out. Nice planters are great for this, because you can move them to the garage for the colder months, therefore saving money.

A nice grill with a counter top and fridge is a definite bonus to reduce trips back and forth inside the house. Soft music playing or the sound of a simple water feature can really set a nice ambiance in your outdoor living space. Warmth in the wintertime is a must. A well-built fireplace or fire pit will solidify your enjoyment in the colder months. A custom propane or natural gas fire pit is preferred because there’s no pesky smoke, but you still benefit from the light and heat. We call these outdoor living areas “staycations.” You can typically build a very nice staycation for the same amount of money you would spend on family trip to Florida. The use of your staycation will be on going and will likely add value to your home.

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E

ach day Hanna Adams and Merridee McClatchy looked out their office window to see a gloomy, abandoned baseball field.

Thinking how lovely it would be to view a vibrant garden instead of bare dirt, a vision began to form. They dreamed of flowers and trees and vegetables.

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When federal funding became available to start community gardens in 2009, Hanna, along with Central Texas Opportunities (CTO) headquartered in Coleman, looked for local groups or individuals who might write a budget for such a project in that abandoned baseball field.

A new group eventually formed, so Hanna applied for and received a one-time, one-year federal grant of just under $50,000, to build the garden and staff it for one year. The Brownwood Housing Authority allows the garden to use the land at no charge, and water and power to the garden are supplied from the CTO office building next to it.

Daniel Graham said, “When the Brownwood Area Community Garden was being organized, I kept showing up for meetings, which eventually led to my election as President of the founding Board of Directors. I felt a deep sense of responsibility to ensure that the federal grant money was used wisely and as intended, so I took an active oversight role, which led to my being hired as Garden Coordinator in September 2010.” The other two paid staff members, both named Donald, are funded by Experience Works, a program that helps older Americans get back into the workforce through Senior Community Service Employment Program.

Graham said his position enables him to practice the ethics of permaculture: Care of the Earth, Care of People, and Sharing the Surplus that results. “At the garden, we use organic methods that enable us to support both the

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local human community, and biodiversity in the natural community within the garden itself. I really enjoy meeting and visiting with everyone who comes to the garden, but I get just as much pleasure from seeing all the insects and other bugs that thrive there as well as the birds and lizards that help control pest problems. Right now the garden is full of bumblebees, honeybees, and many wasps and native bees and butterflies.”

The garden opened with the motto “Plant Seed, Feed People.” Since 2011, the Garden has been an independent non-profit agency, with four missions: growing produce for direct donation to local charities, providing space for folks to grow their own food, teaching about organic gardening, and training people of all ages in Urban Sustainable Agriculture.

Vegetables grown in the garden include tomatoes, beans, squash, cucumbers, melons, okra, sweet potatoes and peppers in the warm season, and lettuce and other greens, carrots, radishes, peas, onions, and garlic in the

In addition to “planting seed, feeding people,” the garden also offers community education and outreach. cool season. Herbs planted throughout the garden include mints, rosemary, lavender, chives, garlic chives, basil, and oregano. Among the variety of flowers are marigolds, passionflower, cross vine, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, cosmos, cowpen daisy and lantana. The orchard contains Asian persimmons, figs, peaches, apples, pears, plums, jujubes, and pomegranates.

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Army, a short walking distance from the garden, is the main recipient. They serve a free lunch on weekdays. The kitchen, in turn, saves their food waste, which is collected by garden staff and used to feed the worms in the garden’s vermicomposting bins. Other agencies receiving donations when produce is abundant are Good Samaritan Ministries, the Ark, and Center for Life Resources Respite Care.

In addition to “planting seed, feeding people,” the garden also offers community education and outreach.

The Mulching and Composting class, on behalf of the Brown County Master Gardeners, was held at the Extension Service. The slide show featured the mulching and composting projects and practices of the City of Brownwood and the Garden. This year, Graham taught the classes “What is Organic” and “Protect Our Pollinators and Honeybee Safety.” He said, “I also participated in the Brownwood Public Library Summer Reading program. In the previous 3 years, we have held a one-week summer program for kids aged 8-12 called Vacation Garden School.”

Graham has always loved nature and has been a student of ecology since the ’70s. He said, “I decided to commit myself to learning and teaching how we can live more in harmony with nature. Organic gardens like ours prove that we really don’t need genetically modified organisms or toxic chemical residues in our produce.

Our garden is a demonstration site for regenerative and sustainable practices like mulching, composting and cover-cropping, that create living soils that can hold huge amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and help mitigate global warming.”

Even with the community education and outreach, many people don’t know the garden exists. Graham said, “It is a valuable community resource that needs more participation and support to fulfill its potential. Our tucked-away location within the Brownwood Housing Authority limits our visibility, and there seems to be a level of prejudice against the poor that repels some people from Public Housing areas. Many kids especially seem to have very limited experience working outdoors or knowing what food crops look like or how to grow them without poisoning the earth.”

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"It is a valuable community resource that needs more participation and support to fulfill its potential.”

– Daniel Graham Debra Mathis

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Since the Brownwood Area Community Garden is a non-profit organization, it relies on donations. Graham said, “Several fundraising dinners held the last couple of years, ‘Gathering in the Garden’ catered by The Turtle Restaurant and Steves’ Market and Deli, have included live music, silent and live auctions and relaxing beauty.”

This year’s Pre-Spring Plant Sale took place at the garden on March 6, featuring garlic chives and aloe vera.

On April 15, Steves’ Market and Deli served Meme’s Homemade Beef Stew at Brownwood Area Community Garden for a time of “Relaxing after Taxing.”

Graham said he enjoys working at the garden, which he describes as “a peaceful oasis, nestled against the woods along Williams Creek, yet just behind the busy highway. The easiest way to become involved is to visit the garden! Take a tour, see what we do, then pick a project that suits you. Call me at 325-641-9029 or post on Facebook at Brownwood Area Community Garden.”

leaseholders that will visit and tend their beds year-round, new Board Members to guide the future of the garden and spread their missions, and long-term stable funding to adequately staff the garden.

Last year of the 30 available lease beds, only 23 were leased, and some of those not until summer or fall.

Seven of the 23 leased beds were given up before the end of the lease or simply neglected. Four of those seven beds were re-assigned to new gardeners. Twelve of the 30 private beds were weeded/planted by garden staff at some point in the year. Ten of the 23 gardeners did not fulfill their volunteer hours, while others exceeded their requirements.

The garden continues to get community service workers, and the Howard Payne University Serving with a Right Motive (S.W.A.R.M.) still comes each August at the beginning of the school year. The past two years SWARM, in coordination with Keep Brownwood Beautiful, has helped clear out the weeds in the orchard.

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Cross Classical Academy

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For families looking for a unique and effective way to be more involved in their children’s academic success, Cross Classical Academy offers a wonderful model of education. ross Classical Academy is a University-Model® Classical school located in Brownwood, Texas. Although small and still fairly young in conception, the school and its unique model of education has captured the hearts of parents, educators and families from Brownwood and its surrounding communities. While

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students at CCA are able to participate in timeless school activities like preparing a science fair presentation or participating in a field trip to an art exhibit, the parents of CCA students don’t have to ask the question that kids everywhere have been asked for decades, “What did you learn at school today?”

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Students at Cross Classical Academy experience what mimics a traditional school setting two days a week, and are given assignments that are completed at home the other three days of the school week. “Parents are considered co-teachers at CCA,” says Kristy Mitchell, director of marketing for the school. Mitchell said, “the days students spend on campus, core classes such as math, grammar and language arts are taught by certified teachers. The remaining days of the week parents take the responsibility of teaching the same subjects at home.”

Cross Classical Academy currently offers a Pre-K through eighth grade and has almost 50 students on campus for the 2016-17 school year. CCA also has additional students, some international, who are enrolled in their e-enrollment program, a distance-learning alternative. CCA has a strong core educational program in math and language arts, and also maintains a diverse curriculum offering that consists of foreign languages such as Latin and Spanish, etiquette training, and public speaking. Students are also offered electives courses and opportunities that include music, theater, robotics and art.

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CCA is a certified member of the National Association of University-Model® Schools (NAUMS), a college preparatory education program based on Christian Values. The NAUMS website states that classical education teachers believe education is much more than transmitting skills, it is about forming souls while cultivating maturity and wisdom. Cross Classical Academy is one of 29 NAUMS accredited schools in the state of Texas. Their personal mission statement states, “Cross Classical Academy partners with Christian parents to provide for their children a classical education founded upon a Biblical Worldview. This form of education encourages children to love the Lord whole-heartedly and to become Christ-like leaders in their home, churches, communities, and the world.”

The school’s history began in 2010 with a group of parents and community members who desired an alternative educational experience for students in the Brown County area. This group had a diverse background in public, traditional, private and homeschooling, but knew each option was not the desired ideal for their families. Through research they learned about the

University-Model® approach to education and knew it would be the perfect alternative.

Stephanie Davis, CCA’s current Administrator, licensed attorney and one of its original founders, explained the school’s pilot year. “We started CCA in 2010 with three Kindergarten students in a small Sunday school room at Midtown Baptist Church in Brownwood.

We quickly grew from three students in our pilot year to over 20 students the next school year.”

With that growth came the need for a new location that the school could call home. Union Presbyterian Church in Brownwood quickly stepped up to fill that need. “We were so thankful UPC had a home for us beginning our second year, because our third year we experienced another growth spurt and doubled in size to almost 40 students. We have a wonderful relationship with Union Presbyterian. Although we aren’t directly affiliated with the church (CCA is a non-denominational school), we have embraced each other and supported each other’s ministries. They have been a blessing to our school.”

Norita Hallum, a member of Union Presbyterian Church and board member of Cross Classical Academy, has been involved in CCA since it moved to its current home at UPC. Hallum, who also teaches art at CCA says, “I feel blessed because God opened a door for me to journey with CCA from its beginning. Through the years some of my most memorable moments have been teaching children at this school and sharing my love of art and faith in God with them. Being a part of CCA is belonging to a family of God who does not just talk about their faith, but they live it every day.”

When CCA is on campus, their school day always begins with a chapel service. This service is a time of worship and learning for students, teachers, parents, and community visitors. While chapel presentations are

“Being a part of CCA is belonging to a family of God who does not just talk about their faith, but they live it every day.” – Norita Hallum

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sometimes student-led, often pastors from surrounding churches visit the school to present in chapel. Hand-inhand these individuals form a circle around the students and pray over them before they begin the academic portion of their school day.

Administrator Davis attributes CCA’s success of the on-campus portion of their school to the diversity and experience of the teaching staff. “To be such a young school, we have been blessed by the quality of educators we have on campus. We have certified teachers teaching our core classes, some of them with over 30 years of experience in the classroom, and some with their Masters in Education. We also have specialized teachers teaching our elective courses. We are so blessed that these teachers have brought their time and talent to CCA and desire to be a part of this ministry.”

“The educational experience is a family experience at CCA,” says Kristy Mitchell. “As a co-teacher in my child’s education, CCA makes the home portion an enjoyable teaching and learning experience. The opportunity to spend time with your children on home days and watch

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“Parental involvement is considered to be one of the most important factors that ensures education success of children.”

– Mandi Moore

our school conveying that they had witnessed firsthand what a difference our school had made in the life of one of our students. As a result they believed in our mission and wanted to support our school and its ministry. They ended the conversation by conveying to me their desire to bless that student’s family by covering the student’s tuition for the upcoming school year. I will never forget the encouraging phone call I had with this individual, or the phone call I got to make to the family notifying them of the blessing that they had just received.”

Overall, Cross Classical Academy can be described as a unique educational option for Brown and surrounding counties.

However, the uniqueness, the joy, the dedication of parents, teachers and administration at CCA is hard to capture on paper. Instead, it is truly something to experience in person.

For families looking for a unique and effective way to be more involved in their children’s academic success, Cross Classical Academy offers a wonderful model of education. For more information, visit http://www. crossclassicalacademy.com.

them learn and discover is a truly fulfilling experience.

Sure you question your own teaching abilities at times, but you are their parent and you know your own child’s strengths and weaknesses better than anyone.”

Mandi Moore, one of Cross Classical Academy’s founders and current chairman of its school board, said, “Parental involvement is considered to be one of the most important factors that ensures education success of children. Parents have a unique influence on the hearts and minds of their children, which allows them to shape their affections. Spiritual formation and academic success are two of the most important benefits that result from parents being co-teachers.” Moore also stated, “For example, homes in which the families read together, especially when the father reads aloud, statistically cultivate children who become strong, avid readers.”

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By To r i M o rten s en Ph oto s by J a nzen J a c kso n Ph oto g r a phy ike most folks in this digital age, I have all of the things in the whole Mom Universe floating around in my one brain at all times. And now that I run my family, an online fitness and wellness business and am a contributor to Red Fin Publishing all from my home office, I have been in desperate need of a solution to scheduling conflicts and brain clutter.

So sometime after hearing social media a buzz over Bullet Journaling and sometime before I realized that it's actually a formal thing (all official-like trademarked thing and not just a fancy word for a to-do list), a light bulb went off. I like to fancy myself a tad bit creative but mildly organizationally challenged, so I was pretty darn sure this journal thingy was going to solve all of my problems ever and look good while doing it!

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A work from home mom’s overview of the newish trend that combines journaling, doodling, and scheduling.

You see, I am also a chronic list maker, an over planner and a doodler and a complete school supply junkie since way back when. From as early as I can remember, like from the time I could write, my mother will tell you, I have always had 2-3 notebooks and journals and calendars going at once all full of fancy Crayola rainbows and bubble hearts.

If any of this sounds like you, follow me.

I didn't want to seem uncool, but hard as I tried, all the definitions/explanations/30 minute YouTube tutorials really were sending me mixed messages. Is it a calendar? Is it a diary? I just had to start one to finally figure it the heck out. Best explanation I can come up with is this: bullet journaling is like scrapbooking for your schedule and your thoughts.

Now, even the most polka dot wearing bloggers in the blogosphere aren’t able to all get on the same page with teaching this rapid journaling technique. So my goal here is simply to introduce you to the concept and to let you be the boss of whether or not you want in on the trend! But I will say if you want to get things from your brain… to DONE, enter the Bullet Journal, a phrase that is just gonna keep showing up in your world and in your news feed. So here is my confession…I’m in love with a notebook.

The "what you need" lists however, I did fully understand because as I mentioned before ... school supplies!!!!

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If you like to-do lists and have a paper calendar and draw or color… ever… then you will like to bullet journal.

No two journals are exactly alike.

There are a 1.7 bazillion folks doing this already and they all want to shout it out loud and show you. So go online to get your inspiration!

This technique has its own vocabulary. Don't go getting bogged down in all of that though, because you may overlook the theme here, which in my opinion is scheduling stuff and expressing your thoughts and ideas in a pretty way.

Use good pens but get over ghosting. You know seeing the marks and letters from one page to the opposite page?

Sometimes imperfect stuff looks cooler than perfect. But if at first you don't succeed, carefully tear out the page and use a cool strip of Washi tape to cover the evidence.

Get the guts down and add the fluffy stuff later.

The prettiest page in the world doesn't mean anything unless it MEANS something. Track, schedule, and document things that matter and are worthy of your time.

My habits tracker page is my favorite page idea and is MOST useful for me. Our habits become our life.

Keep it simple (or don't). Whatever you add (or don't add), just make sure you are doing it because you want to WRITE IT DOWN instead of KEEP IT IN and because it makes you happy to do so and not because a blog or Instagram celebrity told you to do it.

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Leona Cleveland’s passion for helping animal rescues lead her to create a non-profit dedicated to helping animals in Central Texas.

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alking up to the outside gates of the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Corrections Complex in Brownwood, Leona Cleveland eagerly waits for Jackie*. Shortly after she arrived, Jackie emerges with a huge smile on her face. After 18 months, she is once again a free young lady.

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“I was lucky enough to get there before her family arrived and I gave her the biggest hug ever,” Cleveland said. “I’ve waited six long months to give her that hug.”

Cleveland met Jackie while volunteering as a mentor with the youth of Ron Jackson State Juvenile Corrections Complex, while she was completing the Pairing Achievement with Service (PAWS) Program. After they met, Cleveland wanted to make sure Jackie knew how bright her future could be with all of the hard work and discipline she learned while in the program.

“It was one of the best days of my life,” Cleveland said.

“I felt like a proud mother seeing her walk through those gates. The PAWS program has made such a difference in so many ways for her and the others.”

With tears of joy streaming down her face, Cleveland knew she picked the right program to benefit from Barktoberfest, which is a fundraising event set for October 22nd that she’s dedicated countless hours organizing.

“By providing the program with much needed funds, I know it will help them continue to expand the program and save more lives,” Cleveland said.

PASSION FOR MORE

It’s been a long, tough road of planning for Cleveland since she decided to create another signature event benefiting rescue animals. More than 10 years ago, Cleveland and her friend, Cary Perin, started Canines,

“This program has changed lives and will continue to change lives, both canine and human.”

– Leona Cleveland

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Cats and Cabernet as a fundraiser for the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center, which continues to be the center’s largest fundraiser.

“I love how Canines, Cats has grown,” Cleveland said.

“But in my heart, I knew I wanted to do more to expand my efforts to help animal rescues.”

With the help of a very close friend in late January, Cleveland was able to create Canines Cats Uncorked, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving any animal shelter or rescue program in the surrounding area. Although the shelters and rescues vary by breed or color on the animals they help, they all share the same struggles ranging from lack of non-monetary resources and lack of funds. According to Corinne T. Smith Animal Center, more than 3,000 animals were brought to the local shelter, and last year about 2,000 of the animals had to be euthanized.

“There are so many programs around us that can pull animals out of the animal shelter, but when they don’t have enough funds to support the animals then they are limited on how much they can help,” Cleveland said. “By pulling out one animal, two lives are saved — the dog that leaves the shelter and the dog that’s able to take the freed space.”

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For its inaugural year, Cleveland chose the PAWS Program at the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Corrections Complex to receive the proceeds from Barktoberfest.

PAWS pairs select youth with a canine from Corinne T. Smith Animal Center for 12 weeks, which concludes with the canines passing the Canine Good Citizen certification from the American Kennel Club.

“Each youth in the program is solely responsible for the care of the dog,” Cleveland said. “They also work with the dogs and teach them the basic obedience as well as the advanced commands. It’s amazing to see the bond grow between the them.”

Along with teaching the youth responsibility and patience, the program also prepares the youth for life after their release.

“During my time as a mentor, I’ve been able to see the change this program has made to the youths,” Cleveland said. “This program has changed lives and will continue to change lives, both canine and human.”

DOG GONE GOOD TIME

While looking at the local events in the area for inspiration, Cleveland decided a concert theme would be best way to raise the funds needed. The concert line up for Barktoberfest includes headliners Prophets and Outlaws,

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Callahan Divide, Bush Holloway Band and the Last Dance Band.

“I always thought a concert would be a great fundraiser,” Cleveland said. “When the announcement was made about reunion ending, I saw the perfect opportunity for my event.”

Originally Cleveland envisioned the October 22nd fundraiser to include beer gardens along with the series of concerts kicking off at 5:30 pm and ending at midnight.

After talking with a few people about Barktoberfest, each person had the same idea of making it an all-day event.

“At first, I thought to myself there is no way I can do an all day event,” Cleveland said. “Of all the people I shared my thoughts with, I had one willing to take the lead and plan the day portion of the festival.”

Cleveland’s friend, who is a member of the Brownwood Jaycees, took the project to the organization’s board and its members agreed to organize the planning of the pre-concert festivities.

“The Jaycees’ goal is to have a ‘mini Reunion’ feel to Barktoberfest,” Cleveland said. “I know this will help boost the concert portion of Barktoberfest and I’m grateful for their willingness to help.”

The family fun and pet-friendly event will include a pet adoption drive featuring animals from area rescues,

out and support not only PAWS but some of the area shelters and rescues,” Cleveland said. “I know this will be the first of many events to benefit animals in need in Central Texas.”

Tickets for the concert portion of Barktoberfest are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP admission and can be purchased at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, KOXE, Depot Liquor and Ag-Mart. For more information about Canines Cats Uncorked or Barktoberfest, contact Cleveland at caninescatsuncorked. org@outlook.com or via Facebook at Barktoberfest Brownwood. *Jackie’s name has been changed to respect her privacy.

“I knew I wanted to do more to expand my efforts to help animal rescues.” a Strutt Your Mutt Beauty Pageant, various product and food vendors and much more.

With the pieces for Barktoberfest coming together, Cleveland credits her success in the planning stages to great friends who share her passion to help and her employer, Ag-Mart, for sharing the same passion for helping animals.

“I’m fortunate to work for a company that is willing to support my passion and give me the flexibility to make this event possible,” Cleveland said. “Over the years, we’ve been able to support area rescues and shelters with much needed food donations as well.”

Barktoberfest’s festivities will be kick off at 10 am in the Depot Civic and Cultural Center Plaza, and the first concert will start at 5:30 pm.

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Beauty & Nature Brown County is full of beauty, sometimes right in your own backyard.

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Brownwood DECORATING 2627 Austin Avenue

Helping Families and Friends Honor T heir loved One 303 Early Blvd Early, TX 76802

325-646-9424 w w w. h e a r t l a n d f u n e r a l h o m e . n e t

325-646-8123

Pick up Toppers • Travel Trailers • R.V. Parts

LONGHORN

CAMPERS, INC.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Brownwood Hillside Cottage Extended Stay 1710 12th St., Brownwood, TX 76801

Camelot Apartments 2001 Slayden, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-4591

Market Place Apartments 340 Marketplace Blvd., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-5297 www.brownwoodhillsidecottage.com

(325) 641-2579 www.wilhoitproperties.com

Darby’s Joy

Oakwood Apartments

45 FM 586 East, Brownwood, TX 76801

(830) 486-6116 www.darbysjoy.com

KJC’s Rockin P Ranch 347 PR 713 CR 300, Lohn, TX 76852

(325) 423-2000 www.rockinp-ranch.com

Lake Brownwood State Park 200 State Highway Park Road 15, Brownwood, TX 76801

3501 Rhodes Road, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-4723

Riverside Park Apartments 130 Sudderth Dr., Early, TX 76802

2801 4th st., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 510-3514 www.southsidevillage.net

Wildwood Trails

Ranch 3735 CR 270, Richland Springs, TX 76871

(325) 247-8631 www.lockinghornsranchlodge.com

Warren Ranch 2949 PR 1342, Santa Anna, TX 76878

(325) 624-5531 www.warrenranch.net

APARTMENTS 377 Villas of Brownwood Apartments, LLP

1034 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-2104

1500 Davis Ln., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1200 www.wilhoitproperties.com

BED & BRE AKFA ST Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast 650 Morelock Lane, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-4128 www.star-of-texas.com

HOTEL S / MOTEL S Budget Inn Suites

2410 Songbird Circle, Brownwood, TX 76801

The Chatfield Assisted Living*

1103 Riverside Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1122 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com

1605 Calvert RD., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 200-4904 www.ChatfieldAssistedLiving.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 504 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-8085 www.hiexpress.com/brownwoodtx

(325) 641-1731 www.laquintabrownwood.com

3020 4th St., Brownwood, TX 76801

103 Marketplace Blvd., Brownwood, TX 76801

MOBILE HOME PARK Yellow Rose Estates 3310 Stephen F. Austin, Brownwood, TX 76804

RV PARKS Harlowe RV Park*

Lyric Performing Arts Company 318 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

615 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 998-2801 www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com

(325) 646-5589 www.harlowesrv.com

Painting with Friends

Riverside Park RV 320 Riverside Park Drive, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 642-1869 www.riversideparkrv.com

1511 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-7239 www.travelers-n.com

(325) 643-3410 www.brownwoodartscouncil.org

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Brownwood Retirement Village (325) 641-1123

Comfort Inn*

Cross Country Healthcare Center*

Brownwood Housing Authority* 1500 Terrace Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0790 www.bwdhousing.org

204 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 641-3400 www.comfortinn.com

Executive Inn 1204 CC Woodson, Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-5611

*Asterisks indicate listings with joint membership in Brownwood and Early Chambers.

318 Bluff view Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

1514 Indian Creek Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6529 www.seniorlivingproperties.com

(325) 356-0008 www.facebook.com/paintingwithfriendsbw

PO Box 489, Brownwood, TX 76804

Brownwood Apartments I & II (325) 641-1393

308 N. Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

CULTUR AL & E VENTS Arts Council of Brownwood

Travelers N Park

(325) 643-3567 www.classicinnearly.com

322 Bluff view Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801

Brownwood Art Association* 215 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2916 www.brownwoodart.com

Classic Inn 607 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

(325) 646-9333

4235 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 200-4894

Vicksburg Retirement Community* (325) 646-6938 www.vicksburgretirementcommunity.com

515 E. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2551

Redstone Park Retirement & Assisted Living Community* (325) 643-9056 www.redstonepark.com

Hampton Inn*

Southside Village Apartments

Ponderosa Lodge

The Lodge at Locking Horns

(325) 643-5463 www.gateoneinn.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites*

The Oaks Apartments

(325) 784-6032

4410 Hwy 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 430-0444

(325) 784-5223 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/ parks/lake_brownwood/

8991 Hwy 279 , Brownwood, TX 76801

Gate 1 Inn

Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center 1203 Fisher, Goldthwaite, TX 76844

(325) 642-7527 www.legacyplaza.org

GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS Brownwood Country Club* 5875 CR 225, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1023 www.brownwoodcountryclub.com

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PAR Country Club

Longhorn Auto Sales Inc

1658 Hwy 2861, Comanche, TX 76442

903 W Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(254) 879-2295 www.parcountryclubtx.com

The Hideout Golf Club* 6680 FM 2632, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-4653 www.thehideoutgolfclub.com

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO PAINT & BODY Blevins Body Shop* 207 N. Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2571

Quality Body Works* 405 W. Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1397

Sparks Finish Line Collison, Inc 1061 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76801

(325) 646-1300

AUTO DE ALER S Big Country Ford Lincoln Mercury* 500 West Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2994

Stanley Dodge, Crysler, Jeep, Ram of Brownwood* 1003 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

1003 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2616 www.stanleybrownwood.com

Trans Texas Tire, Inc.

(325) 643-2616 www.stanleybrownwood.com

109 S. Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

Draco’s Janitorial & Auto Detailing, Inc

C AR WA SH Baird Brothers Express Car Wash*

2103 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0611

(325) 643-1541

116 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

AUTO SERVICE, REPAIR & PARTS Auto Express 413 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3191 www.autoxpresstx.com

Big Country Ford Lincoln Mercury*

(877) 474-6956 www.bairdbrothersexpress.com

Laserwash of Early 501 Early Blvd ., Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-2264

Main Street Car Wash 410 Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

500 West Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5001

Brownwood Glass & Alignment

GL A SS - AUTO Auto Glass Magic*

(325) 643-1651 www.bigcountryflm.net

106 N. Main. Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0435

100 N. Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9789

406 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

Big J Auto Sales

Bruner Auto Group*

(915) 646-0716

224 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

BUILDING / CONSTRUCTION / MANUFACTURING

(325) 646-9511 www.brunerauto.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES Home Depot

2210 Belle Plain, Brownwood, TX 76801

Discount Tire

100 Market Place, Brownwood, TX 76801

Bruner Auto Group*

(325) 430-6100 www.discounttire.com

(325) 643-3683

Bostick’s Auto & Truck Sales (325) 641-1150

224 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-9511 www.brunerauto.com

Bruner Toyota 224 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-9511 www.brunerauto.com

Car Corral 1200 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 646-8159 www.carcorraltexas.com

Lee Hoffpauir Chevrolet Buick 1260 US Highway 84 W., Goldthwaite, TX 76844

211 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

Firestone Tire and Service Center 509 W. Commerce Square, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6513 www.firestonecompleteautocare.com

Hi Way Auto Parts, Inc.* 2805 Hwy 279 , Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8254 www.hiwayauto.com

Kwik Kar Oil & Lube* 212 E. Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-6415

Quick Lane

(325) 648-2273 www.lhchevy.com

518 W. Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

Little Creek Auto Sales

Sanderson Trailers

702 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-8116

(325) 646-7000

948 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3626 www.sandersontrailers.tx.com

Pruett Concrete & Construction, LLC* 3121 Shady Oaks Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-4598 www.pruettconcrete.com

CONSTRUC TION Avalon Custom Homes 3002 Asbury, Brownwood, TX 76801

(214) 707-6957 www.avalonhomestx.com

Concho Valley Foundation Repair 3317 N. Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX

(325) 673-7899

Cousin’s Painting & Remodel, LLC 1023 W Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 200-1875

Kelcy & Son Paving Contractors, Inc

518 Lucas Drive, Early, TX 76802 (325) 646-4026

Kirby Cabler Enterprises 119 East River Oaks, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-6125 www.kirbycabler.com

Martin Underground 10408 CR 267, Early, TX 76802

Brownwood Muffler & Automotive, Inc.

(325) 643-1651 www.bigcountryflm.net

500 Garmon, Early, TX 76802

Stanley Dodge, Crysler, Jeep, Ram of Brownwood*

(325) 643-1381 www.homedepot.com

McCoy’s Building Supply Center 3605 Highway 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2638 www.mccoys.com

Sweetwater Steel Co., Ltd. - Early Branch* 1047 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 641-1345 www.sweetwatersteel.net

Texas Custom Interiors 3510 HWY 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 203-2443 www.texascustominteriors.com

CONCRETE & PAVING Cement Solutions, LLC

(325) 647-5217

Pruett Concrete & Construction, LLC* 3121 Shady Oaks Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-4598 www.pruettconcrete.com

Russell Construction P O Box 3327, Early, TX 76803

(915) 646-0098

Ryan Construction 9500 CR 270, Zephyr, TX 76890

(325) 739-5821

Tunnell Construction, Roofing, Water/Fire Restoration* 716 Main, Blanket, TX 76432

(325) 642-7540 www.tunnellconstruction.com

Waldrop Construction Co. Inc.* 3208 4th, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2529 www.waldropconstruction.com

CONTR AC TOR S Reclaim Service Company 1615 4th St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(713) 806-8511

Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 217-5709

Ingram Concrete, LLC

Summerfield Estates Longhorn & Salt Creek, Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-3340

4301 Danhil Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

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ELEC TRIC AL CONTR AC TOR S & SUPPLIES 1 Source Technical Services, Inc* 11934 E Highway 84, Zephyr, TX 76890

(325) 641-8811

Airtite Products

Winston Water Cooler

4008 S. Treadaway, Abilene, TX 79602

817 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 672-5774 www.airtiteproducts.com

Barr Fabrication 4501 Danhil Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

COPY CENTER S Staples

(325) 646-5127 www.winstonwatercooler.com

531 West Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1200 www.staples.com

PORTABLE TOILETS Pitts Stop Porta Pottys* 3060 CR 315, Early, TX 76802

EMPLOYEMENT AGENCIES Experience Works Inc.

(325) 646-2009 www.danhilcontainers.com

RENTAL EQUIPMENT Roberson Rent-All

(325) 641-1319 www.experienceworks.org

(325) 646-6566 www.elliottelectric.com

Diamond P Enterprise

3102 Morris Sheppard Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

Demand Staff*

Grimsley Electric, Inc.

(325) 643-5629 www.diamondpenterprises.com

Digger Diamond Electric 1814 3rd St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-9222

Elliott Electric Supply, Inc.* 4300 Danhil Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

2104 Fisk, Brownwood. TX 76801

(325) 641-0564

Pecan Valley Electric Company, Inc. 302 Second St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2277

DanHil Containers II, Limited 4500 Danhil Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

3300 Milam Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

Kohler Company 4601 Hwy 377S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2661

(325) 646-3566

Loadcraft Industries Ltd.

Tongate Services*

(325) 646-1718 www.loadcraft.com

809 E. Hall St., Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 752-1020 www.tongateservices.com

Weldon Wilson Electric, Inc.* 4507 Danhil Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3110 www.weldonwilsonelectric.com

1001 Gifford St., Brownwood, TX 76801

Performance Pipe, Inc. 1400 Drisco Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6561 www.performancepipe.com

SMK Fabricators, Inc. 16901 Hwy 183, May, TX 76857

HOME BUILDER S & CONTR AC TOR S Summerfield Estates Longhorn & Salt Creek, Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-3340

Texas Custom Interiors* 3510 Hwy. 377 S., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 203-2443 www.texascustominteriors.com

Tilson Home 925 I-20 West, Weatherford, TX 76087

(817) 594-4592 www.tilsonhome.com

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES Starr Sales* 1511 Drisco Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2524 www.starrsales.com

M ANUFAC TURER S 3M Company* 4501 Highway 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3551 www.mmm.com

(254) 259-3906 www.smkfab.com

Solaris Oilfield Site Services Operating, LLC 100 Ross Dr., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-4399

(325) 646-7732 www.robersonrentall.net

1200 Looney St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-8583 www.demandstaff.com

ROOFING CONTR AC TOR S Lydick-Hooks Roofing Co., Inc.

Personnel Services* 3665 US Hwy. 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1238 www.psstaffing.com

2001 S. Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 646-9581 www.lydickhooksbrownwood.com

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas* 2202 Hwy 377 S., Brownwood, TX 76801

BUSINESS SERVICES ADVERTISING SERVICES Blue Sky Entertainment Group, Inc* 1100 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 320-7975 www.bluesky.rocks

114 Center Ave, Suite 305, Brownwood, TX 76801

(254) 968-4228 www.good2cutexting.com

Superior Essex

(325) 646-0241 www.lamar.com

GR APHIC DESIGN Doodlebug Designs by Rowonna McNeely

Down Home Digital*

1955 W. South Loop, Stephenville, TX 76401

Lamar Advertising*

(325) 646-1591 www.workforcesystem.org

(325) 642-5851 www.facebook.com/doodlebugdes

Good2CUtexting

(325) 643-1785 www.solarisoilfield.com

2900 Morris Sheppard Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

1500 Dublin St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 200-1169 www.downhomedigital.net

HOME BASED BUSINESS Damsel In Defense - Melissa Sanderson

1112 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-9736 www.mydamselpro.net

(325) 646-8591 www.superioressex.com

Main Street Hub

Wright Asphalt Products Co., LLC

(512) 614-3272 www.mainstreethub.com

Designs by Teresa W

BUSINESS FORMS English Business Forms

H9 Water / Merisha Parvis Cliff Ross

1505 Custer Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7175

PLUMBING SUPPLIES Pate’s Hardware, Inc.* 1104 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-0668 www.Pateshardware.com

Roberts and Petty, Inc. 2709 Stephen F Austin Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6452

Tongate Services 809 E Hall, Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 752-1020

720 Brazos, Ste 1100, Austin, TX 78701

(325) 642-9266

(325) 200-2072 www.H9water.com/cliffross

9200 CR 237, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-6650

CONTR AC T SERVICES Renzenberger Inc. 14325 W 95th St., Lenexa, TX 66215

(913) 426-4083

Texas Rock Crusher Railway 204 W. 8th St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5105 www.tnwcorporation.com

Independent Beauty Consultant – Gayla Locks (325) 203-0038 www.marykay.com/glocks

Juice Plus

(325) 643-3030 www.adelita.towergarden.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Gayla Locks (325) 203-0038 www.marykay.com/glocks

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Mary Kay Independent Consultant - Leann Zondag

(325) 203-3239 www.marykay.com/leannzondag

Norwex - Brittney Everett Brownwood, TX 76801

Porter Insurance Agency* 100 N. Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9586 www.porterins.com

Robnett Integra Insurance Services 508 Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 800-8056 www.BrittneyEverett.norwex.biz

(325) 646-2886 www.robnettintegra.com

Pink Zebra

Smith & Sharpe Agencies*

(325) 234-3961 www.pinkzebrahome.com/karenbloom

Scentsy Independent Consultant Shelly Moffatt

(325) 642-5311 www.shellymoffatt.scentsy.us

Tupperware - Sonia Welch

(325) 647-8196 www.welchkin67.my.tupperware.com

Zeal Independent Consultant Diana Carter (325) 642-9513 www.zurvita.com/dcarter123

Zeal Independent Consultant - Stan & Melinda McCombs

(832) 205-6462 www.zurvita.com/melindastanmccombs

INSUR ANCE AFLAC

201 W. Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-4578 www.smithandsharpeins.com

Sparks Insurance Agency 414 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

Brownwood, TX 76801

1203 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

Matthew Williams - State Farm Agency*

(325) 643-2777 www.jasonjohnsonlaw.com

PRINTER S Moore Printing Company*

Mark T. Bessent, Attorney at Law

(325) 646-7181 www.mooreprintingco.com

315 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

205 N. Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

407 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 6801

State Farm Insurance - Mike Hall Agency*

Tom F. Duren, Attorney at Law

5797 S. U.S. 377, Stephenville, TX 76401

807 Center Ave Suite C, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8600 www.mikehallinsurance.com

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Co.*

211 South Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

(254) 434-2211 www.facebook.com/aplusansweringllc/info

Woodley & Dudley, Lawyers

Brownwood Municipal Police Association

(325) 643-5877

707 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

2450 Hwy. 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7685 www.woodleydudley.net

The Insurance Lady

MEETING FACILITIES Brownwood Coliseum

(325) 646-5516 www.txfb-ins.com

1200 CC Woodson Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-6278

Draco’s Janitorial & Auto Detailing, Inc (325) 646-0611

6601 CR 103, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 217-3547

Lone Star Janitorial Service 6935 FM 1176, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 203-2620

Texas-Clean*

405 East Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-2779 www.texas-clean.com

3600 HWY 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6288

2303 Vine St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 998-4462 www.vhimagery.com

207 N Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76804

Landmark Life Insurance Co.*

(325) 646-7526 www.larryholder.net

VanHorn Photography

(325) 646-9795

Dust Busters

Larry Holder State Farm Insurance*

1209 High Mesa Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 647-6066 www.Image1Plus.com

(325) 643-2624

400 CC Woodson, Brownwood, TX 76801

2103 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6579 www.landmarklife.com

Law Offices of Jason M. Johnson

PHOTOGR APHER S Image1Plus

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A+ Answering Service & Communications, LLC

(325) 643-1600 www.farmersagent.com/eharriss

5750 South CR 225, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3322 www.lappelaw.com

Morelock, Scott A., Attorney

CT Ham Insurance Agency

Farmers Insurance - Harriss Insurance Agency*

404 N. Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

State Farm Insurance - Larry Pullin

JANITORIAL SERVICE & SUPPLIES Brownwood Janitorial & Fire Extinguisher Supply*

(325) 643-1583 www.farmers.com

Lappe & Lappe Attorneys at Law

(325) 641-1677

(325) 643-1040

2800 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

115 S. Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9800 www.jwblawyer.com

(325) 641-2600 www.sparksia.com

105 W. Anderson St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2255 www.aflac.com

Jennifer W. Broughton - Attorney at Law

LEGAL SERVICES Haynes Law Firm, P.C. 309 N Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

1050 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2525 www.brownwoodpd.org

Clearent Intelligent Processing 12276 CR 264, Brownwood, TX 76801

500 E. Baker, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 998-5683 www.clearent.ccom

Heart of Texas Baptist Camp & Conference Center*

Condor Document Services

(325) 646-3586

8025 N. FM 2125, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5821 www.heartoftexcascamp.com

Texas 4-H Conference Center* 5600 FM 3021, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5482 www.texas4hcenter.tamu.edu

OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kirbo’s Office Systems* 3005 Hwy 377 S,Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3383 www.kirbos.com

Print Solutions 211 West Baker St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3446 www.GoToPrintSolutions.com

Staples 531 West Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1200 www.staples.com

2104 11th St., Marble Falls, TX 78654

(830) 637-7204 www.condordocs.com

Down Home Digital* 114 Center Ave, Suite 305, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 200-1169 www.downhomedigital.net

Early Chamber of Commerce 104 E. Industrial Dr., Early, TX 76802

(325) 649-9317 www.earlychamber.com

H & H Resources 210 Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2100 www.hhresources.com

Heart of Texas Crime Stoppers Brownwood, TX 76804 (325) 646-1982

www.heartoftexascrimestoppers.com

Nova Franchise Services, LLC 3009 Gilmer Ave., Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 939-8457

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*Asterisks indicate listings with joint membership in Brownwood and Early Chambers.

Texas Midwest Community Network 3702 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602

COMMUNITY SERVICE

(325) 795-8626 www.texasmidwest.org

CHURCHES Coggin Avenue Baptist Church

Turner, Bob

1815 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

Heart of Texas Christian Women’s Job Corps 2410 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

1000 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 669-1717

Vaughan Business Solutions

Early Church of Christ

People Smart Tools*

(325) 641-8200

SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY Moore Printing Company* 407 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7181 www.mooreprintingco.com

MukeWater Creative 913 Bailey St., Brownwood, TX 76802

(325) 203-0102 www.mukewatercreative.com

Willie’s T’s* 909 Pecan St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2128 www.gotowillies.com

900 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-1116 www.peoplesmarttools.com

Early First Baptist Church

Premier High School*

(325) 646-6596 www.earlyfbc.com

BOAT SALES & SERVICE NB’s Boat Repair 5817 Hwy 279, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 437-6543

C AMPS Heart of Texas Baptist Camp & Conference Center* 8025 N. FM 2125, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5821 www.heartoftexcascamp.com

Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat 9030 Retreat Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5133

Texas 4-H Conference Center* 5600 FM 3021, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5482 www.texas4hcenter.tamu.edu

New Horizons 417 Wesley, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2264 www.newhorizonsinc.com

819 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

LIBR ARY Brownwood Public Library

(325) 643-3735 www.responsiveed.com

600 Carnegie St., Brownwood, TX 76801

Ranger College*

1073 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 641-5726 www.rangercollege.edu/browncounty

(325) 646-2300 www.earlyfumc.org

Freedom Fellowship Church 1040 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-8349 www.jimmaxwellministries.org

Grace Baptist Church (325) 643-5312 gracebaptistearly.com

Union Presbyterian Church (PC U.S.A.) 700 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8569 www.unionpresbrownwood.org

EDUC ATION & TR AINING

300 Early Blvd., Ste. 105, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-0155 www.brownwoodpubliclibrary.com

Saint Mary’s ABC Academy

MUSEUMS Brown County Museum of History*

1101 Booker St., Brownwood, TX 76801

212 N. Broadway St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7455 www.sm1familybwd.org

(325) 641-1926 www.browncountyhistory.org/bcmoh.h.html

Tarleton State University - Small Business Development Center* 600 E Depot, Brownwood, TX 768010

(325) 646-7299 www.tarleton.edu

Texas Massage Academy 400 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 646-4272 www.texasmassageacademy.com

Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum* 700 E. Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-6376 www.ci.brownwood.tx.us

Rufus F. Hardin Museum, Inc.* 1009 Hall St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-2779 www.rufusfhardinmuseum.org

Texas State Technical College 305 Booker St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-3918 www.TSTC.edu

NON PROFIT Aldersgate Enrichment Center*

(325) 643-5644 www.brownwoodisd.org

Victory Life Academy*

(325) 646-5608 www.aldersgatecenter.org

Cross Classical Academy

(325) 641-2223 www.vlabrownwood.org

Brownwood ISD 2707 Southside Dr., Brownwood, TX 76804

700 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

www.crossclassicalacademy.com

Early Independent School District 101 Turtle Creek., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-7934 www.earlyisd.net

Experience Works Inc. 1500 Dublin St., Brownwood, TX 76801

M ARINA S US Dock’s Wild Duck Marina

(325) 641-1319 www.experienceworks.org

320 High Top St., Brownwood, TX 76801

Hardihood Solutions

(325) 784-7100 www.us-dock.com

114 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-3222 www.depelchin.org

First United Methodist Church Early

103 Salt Creek Dr., Early, TX 76802

CAMPS & OUTDOORS

DePelchin Children’s Center*

600 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 643-2504 www.earlychurchofchrist.com

103 Garmon Dr., Early, TX 76802

(325) 641-1055 www.awfc.org

Howard Payne University* (325) 649-8020 www.hputx.edu

104 E Industrial Drive, Sutie M, Early, TX 76802

504 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1788

(325) 646-1506 www.cogginchurch.org

40-CR 340, Voss, TX 76888

FOSTER C ARE A World for Children*

Breckenridge, TX 76424

(325) 203-3464 www.hardihoodsolutions.com

901 CC Woodson Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801

ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES Leak Surveys, Inc. 1102 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 641-8147 www.leaksurveysinc.com

Martin Underground 10408 CR 267, Early, TX 76802

(325) 647-5217

5001 Hwy 183/84 E, Early, TX 76802

Boys & Girls Club of Brown County* 1701 Avenue L, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2582 www.bgcbrownwood.org

Brownwood Education Foundation 2707 Southside, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1205 x 1205 www.supportbisd.com

Good Samaritan Ministries* 305 Clark St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2273 www.goodsambwd.org

Heart of Texas Children’s Advocacy Center* 1409 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-4656 www.cactx.org

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RECYCLING CENTER S Brownwood Iron & Metal 1500 Melwood, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7058

Hi Way Scrap and Metal 2805 Hwy 279 , Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-9590 www.hiwayauto.com

Keep Brownwood Beautiful 1111 Willis St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-0533 www.keepbrownwoodbeautiful.org

SANITATION Progressive Waste Solutions/I E S I 200 FM 45 W, Brownwood, TX 76801

(940) 654-9619 www.progressivewaste.com

SERVICE & CIVIC CLUBS Brown County Fair Association* 4206 Hwy 377 S., Brownwood, TX 76801

CASA in the Heart of Texas, Inc.* 901 Ave B, Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 643-2557 www.casabrownwood.org

Center For Life Resources*

408 Mulberry, Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 646-9574 www.cflr.us

Family Services Center, Inc.* 901 Ave. B, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-5939 www.familysc.net

G4S Youth Service 800 FM 3254, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-5383 www.us.g4s.com

305 Clark St. Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2273 www.goodsambwd.org

Goodwill Brownwood* 829 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-9896 www.goodwilltexas.org

Revitalizing Our Community (R.O.C)

Heart of Texas Children’s Advocacy Center*

(325) 646-0611

Rotary Club of Brownwood Brownwood, TX 76801

www.brownwoodrotary.org

VFW Post 3278 and Auxiliary 2300 Stephen F. Austin, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8113 www.vfwpost3278.org

SOCIAL SERVICES Aldersgate Enrichment Center* 5001 Hwy 183/84 E, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-5608 www.aldersgatecenter.org

American Red Cross, West Central Texas Chapter 901 Avenue B, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0196 www.redcross.org/tx/san-angelo

Brown County United Way*

1409 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-7779 www.greenacresrental.com

118 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802 (325) 646-4000 www.fmbank-tx.com

Wally’s Party Factory

First Central Credit Union*

601 Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

2101 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

WEDDING Albero Wedding Garden

Mid-Tex Federal Credit Union*

(325) 646-8533 www.wallyspartyfactory.com

Sparkles and Spurs Wedding Venue

Mills County State Bank Brownwood

9900 FM 1850, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-5572

FARM & RANCH FARM & R ANCH PRODUC TS AND SERVICES Ag-Mart/Nelson Wholesale* 2400 Highway 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3636 www.Nelsonwholesale.com

Burns Ranch

Salvation Army*

Richmon Farm Supply, Inc.

The ARK*

(512) 965-3907

5600 FM 45 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3833

Tractor Supply Company* 315 A East Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

2900 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2256 www.tractorsupply.com

West Texas Rehabilitation Center

TR AILER S Early Trailer Sales, LLC*

(325) 643-2699 www.arkshelter.org

4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605

(325) 793-3400 www.westtexasrehab.org

YOUTH SERVICES SEAL Gymnastics, Inc 3315 Hwy 183 N, Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-4111 www.sealgym.com

901 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-2022 www.earlytrailersales.com

Sanderson Trailers 948 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3626 www.sandersontrailers.tx.com

PO Box 1026, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 643-5084 www.browncountyunitedway.org

Brownwood CR Council to Benefit TJJD Youth 600 FM 3254, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-4240

EVENT PLANNING PART Y RENTAL S & SUPPLIES DJ Dinomite 9521 CR 456, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 200-2520 112

Brown County Living

3808 Hwy. 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

8132 CR 182, Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 642-6722

15000 Hwy 183 N, May, TX 76857

(325) 646-5369 www.salvationarmytexas.org

(325) 641-2943 www.firstcentralcu.com

(325) 646-4571 www.mtfcu.org

(325) 646-4656 www.cactx.org

403 Lakeway Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

F & M Bank*

1100 Riverside Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

Good Samaritan Ministries*

(325) 646-6365 www.browncountyfairandrodeo.com 2103 Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

Green Acres Rental

FINANCIAL SERVICES BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS Citizens National Bank* 1 Carnegie, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3545 www.cnb-brownwood.com

3101 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1798 www.mcsbtexas.com

Mills County State Bank - Early* 411 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-0313 www.mcsbtexas.com

Prosperity Bank - Brownwood* 1221 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1714 www.prosperitybankusa.com

Prosperity Bank - Early* 305 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-2748 www.prosperitybankusa.com

TexasBank 400 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 649-9200 www.texasbank.com

Western Bank 1110 Clements St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2265 www.westernbankonline.com

CPA’ S & TA X SERVICES H & R Block - Brownwood 517 W Commerce Ste. A, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7255 www.hrblock.com

H & R Block - Early 707 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-7255 www.hrblock.com

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service* 1419 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(855) 816-1040 www.jacksonhewitt.com

Julia Taylor, CPA 205 N. Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0466 www.juliataylorcpa.com

*Asterisks indicate listings with joint membership in Brownwood and Early Chambers.

Krischke CPA, PC*

Painter & Johnson Financial*

Prosperity Bank - Brownwood*

201 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

201 W. Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801

1221 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6576

Saladino & Robison, LLC CPAs 309 Fisk Ave. Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2573 www.thecentraltexascpa.com

Sun Loan and Tax Service 515 W. Commerce Ste. A, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1211 www.sunloan.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES Easyfinancial Services 1214 Looney, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2959 www.painterandjohnson.com

(325) 641-1714 www.prosperitybankusa.com

State Farm Insurance - Larry Pullin

Prosperity Bank - Early*

400 CC Woodson, Brownwood, TX 76801

305 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-2624

LENDER S Affiliated Bank

TITLE COMPANIES Brown County Abstract Co.

(325) 643-6500

(254) 965-3151

Edward Jones

Cash Store

500 Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2544 www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones* 1105 Riverside Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2777 www.edwardjones.com

Insurance Specialists of Brownwood / Voya Financial* 201 N. Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5080 www.brownwoodadvisors.com

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 1419 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(855) 816-1040 www.jacksonhewitt.com

Painter & Johnson Financial* 201 W. Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2959 www.painterandjohnson.com

Strong Business Solutions, LLC 310 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8969

INVESTMENT SERVICES Larry Holder State Farm Insurance* 1203 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7526 www.larryholder.net

Matthew Williams – State Farm Agency 3600 HWY 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

Mike Hall - State Farm Insurance 807 Center Avenue, Ste C, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8600 www.michaelhallinsurance.com

310 W Commerce St, Brownwood, TX 76801

Central Texas Farm Credit*

(325) 646-0509 www.heart-landtitle.com

Pecan Valley Title Co.

Council Finance, Inc.

(325) 643-6666 www.pecanvalleytitle.com

Toledo Finance Corp* 203 E Baker, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6797 www.brwdtoledofinancetx.com

MORTGAGE LENDING Central Texas Farm Credit* 1026 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-5563 www.ranchmoney.com

Citizens National Bank* 1 Carnegie, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3545 www.cnb-brownwood.com

Mid-Tex Federal Credit Union* 3808 Hwy. 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-4571 www.mtfcu.org

Mills County State Bank Brownwood 3101 Austin Ave., Brownwood TX 76801

(325) 646-1798 www.mcsbtexas.com

Mills County State Bank - Early*

411 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802 (325) 646-0313 www.mcsbtexas.com

300 Early Blvd, #25, Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3910 www.chick-fil-a.com

Chipster’s Grill 409 West Hall, Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 998-0239 www.facebook.com/chipstersgrill

Humphrey Pete’s* 102 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

404 North Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5563 www.ranchmoney.com

(325) 518-4942 www.councilfinance.org

Chick-Fil-A*

(325) 646-6591 www.bcacinc.com

(325) 643-1757

3702 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602

(325) 647-2551 www.crcateringbycasey.com

201 S. Broadwaym, Brownwood, TX 76801

Heart-Land Title Company

1026 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

1906 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

400 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

AgTexas Farm Credit Services 3145 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76401

C R Catering*

Texas Bank

506 E. Adams, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 600-4200 www.affiliatedbank.com

123 Rainbow Dr., Early, TX 76802

(325) 998-9285

(325) 643-2748 www.prosperitybankusa.com

(325) 649-9200 www.texasbank.com

C ATERING Bill B Que Catering

(325) 643-6421 www.humphreypetes.com

La Botana Mexican Grill 108 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-5294

208 E. Anderson, Brownwood, TX 76801

Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant* 1020 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

FOOD & BEVERAGES

(325) 641-8226 wwww.mifamiliaearly.com

Prima Pasta

BAKERIES Flour Power Bakery

210 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

2300 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-8070 www.primapastaearly.com

My Sweet CupCake Lady

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Tortilla Bakery*

(325) 643-2253

904 Booker St., Brownwood, TX 76801

607 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3333

(325) 203-4778

Sodexo Campus Services 1000 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

BE VER AGE & FOOD DISTRIBUTOR S

(325) 649-8309 www.hpu-dining.com

Ben E. Keith Company*

Texas 4-H Conference Center

104 E Industrial, Early, TX 76802

(325) 649-9321 www.benekeith.com

5600 FM 3021, Brownwood, TX 76801

Coca-Cola Refreshments

Underwood’s Cafeteria*

(325) 784-5482

1000 E. Overland Trail, Abilene, TX 79601

404 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 437-5000

(325) 646-6110 www.underwoodsbbq.com

Dr. Pepper Bottlers, Brownwood, Inc.*

United Supermarkets

3321 Milam Dr., Brownwood, TX 76804

300 East Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9583

(325) 510-3370

Keg 1 O’Neal, LLC*

COFFEE SHOPS Common Grounds Coffee House & Deli*

104 E. Industrial Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(940) 325-6971 www.keg1llc.com

2208 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3544

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GROCERY STORES Big G Grocery 800 E Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-0999 www.big-g-grocery.vom

Brookshire’s Food Store 1400 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2234 www.brookshires.com

Cullen’s Hometown Market 113 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-5415 www.Cullensmarket.com

Kroger* 302 N. Main, Brownwood, TX 76801

Cook’s Fish Barn Restaurant & Catering (254) 842-5409

(325) 646-7292 www.sawabrownwood.com

Cotton Patch Café, LLC

Schlotzsky’s Deli

406 E. Commerce, Ste. 300, Brownwood, TX 76801

(817) 865-6500 www.cottonpatch.com

Cowboy Café, Deli & Bakery 201 E. Baker St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 800-8777

Dairy Queen 1620 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6132

Domino’s Pizza (325) 643-3112

United Supermarkets*

Humphrey Pete’s*

(325) 510-3370 www.unitedsupermarkets.com

RESTAUR ANTS AJ’s Red Wagon LLC 401 N Main, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1599

Buffalo Wild Wings 511 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1400

Chicken Express 221 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3100 www.chickene.com

Chick-Fil-A* 300 Early Blvd, #25, Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3910 www.chick-fil-a.com

Chili’s Grill and Bar*

210 E. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1314 www.chilis.com

Chipster’s Grill 409 West Hall, Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 998-0239 www.facebook.com/chipstersgrill

CiCi’s Pizza 1107 Clements St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3700 cicispizza.com

Common Grounds Coffee House & Deli* 2208 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3544

1012-B Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

102 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-6421 www.humphreypetes.com

Jerry’s Burgers & Shakes 1016 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-6140

La Botana Mexican Grill 108 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-5294

Lemons’ Bar-B-Q Restaurant & Catering 3202 Coggin, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9655 www.lemonsbarbq.com

Los Cazadores Mexican Food 2607 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 600-4227

McDonald’s* 204 E. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

Skillet’s Restaurant (325) 643-4185

Sonic Drive In 211 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6812

Sonic Drive-In Brownwood #2 1500 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5510

Sonic Drive-In of Early 974 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3434 www.sonicdrivein.vom

SUBWAY

547 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1466

Taco Casa* 207 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-7810 www.tacocasatexas.com

The Hideout Grill 185 Hideout Lane, Brownwood,TX 76801

Runaway Train Café*

501 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9600 www.brownwoodbusiness.com

City of Brownwood

501 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 646-5775 www.ci.brownwood.tx.us

City of Early 960 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768-2910

(800) 586-4515 www.capitol.state.tx.us

POLITIC AL Brown County Republican Women* P O Box 1783, Brownwood, TX 76804-1783

(325) 642-6705

Pecan Valley Republican Women

Triple T Grill

(325) 998-3880

1411 Indian Creek Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8619

514 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 646-6110 www.underwoodsbbq.com

(325) 643-3333

GOVERNMENT/CIT Y OFFICES Brownwood Municipal Development District

(325) 784-4653

Prima Pasta

904 Booker St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 649-9317 www.earlychamber.com

State Representative Jim Keffer’s Office

Underwood’s Cafeteria*

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Tortilla Bakery*

Early Chamber of Commerce 104 E. Industrial Dr., Early, TX 76802

Taco Bell

(325) 646-7878

(325) 641-8226 wwww.mifamiliaearly.com

210 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-9535 www.brownwoodchamber.org

211 E Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8200 www.theturtlerestaurant.com

(325) 641-8070 www.primapastaearly.com

600 E. Depot St, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5451 www.earlytx.net

Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant* 1020 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce

500 E Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

Turtle Restaurant & Gelateria, The

(325) 646-3333 www.runawaytraincafe.com

Brown County Living

919 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-6661

(325) 641-1408 www.mcdonalds.com

3600 Stephen F. Austin, Brownwood, TX 76801

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515 E Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

3669 Hwy 36, Comanche, TX, 76442

(325) 646-7546 www.kroger.com

300 East Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

SAWA Japanese Steak House

404 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

P O Box 1044, Brownwood, TX 76804

Republican Party of Brown County 110 N Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3198 wwwbrowncountytexasrepublicanparty.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY DAY SPA Fancy’s Day Spa 402 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

GOVERNMENT & CITY SERVICES / POLITICAL CHAMBER S OF COMMERCE Bangs Business Association

(325) 641-9106 www.fancysdayspa.com

HAIR & NAIL SALONS Cutting Edge Barber Shop & Salon 514 B Early Blvd., Early TX 76802

(325) 643-4826

Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 998-1567

*Asterisks indicate listings with joint membership in Brownwood and Early Chambers.

Nathana’s Tanning & Hair Studio 106 S. Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2145 www.nathanas.com

‘Nspired Nail Bar 203 W. Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2810

The Rage-Salon and Day Spa 1601-A Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3920

Redstone Park Retirement & Assisted Living Community* 2410 Songbird Circle, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-9056 www.redstonepark.com

Senior Care of Brownwood* 2700 Memorial Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-9801 www.brownwood.seniorcarecentersltc.com

Songbird Lodge Nursing & Rehab* 2500 Songbird Creek, Brownwood, TX 76801

Travis Curry 300 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-2308

Arbonne International

(254) 413-0728 katharinadurke.arbonne.com

HE ALTH & BE AUT Y Mary Kay Cosmetics, Gayla Locks (325) 203-0038 www.marykay.com/glocks

Mary Kay Independent Consultant - Leann Zondag

(325) 646-4750 www.songbirdlodgehealthcare.com

The Chatfield Assisted Living* 1605 Calvert RD, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 200-4904 www.ChatfieldAssistedLiving.com

CHIROPR AC TOR S Heartland Chiropractic 801 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 641-2541 www.325BACK.com

(325) 203-3239 www.marykay.com/leannzondag

COUNSELING Grace and Truth Family Restoration Center

Rodan + Fields, Sarah Griffin

585 W. Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-1136 www.sarahgriffin.myrandf.com

Rodan + Fields, Stephanie Hill

(325) 356-0074

HEALTHCARE A SSISTED LIVING / NUR SING HOMES Bangs Nursing Home 1105 Fitzgerald, Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 752-6321 www.savaseniorhealthcare.com

(682) 500-2579

Taylor Clinic, The 205 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 649-4357 www.thetaylorclinic.com

DENTISTS Avenue Dental 1206 Looney St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 649-9600

Evans, Rick, DDS 2601 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1561

Goodwin, Robert, DDS

Brownwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

(325) 646-3755

(325) 643-9555

Johnson, Robert, DDS

101 Miller Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

CARE Nursing & Rehabilitation* 200 CR 616, Early, TX 76802

3004 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

105 Southpark Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

Kirkland, Kyle, DDS*

Cross Country Healthcare Center*

(325) 643-4622 www.kylekirklanddds.com

2600 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6529 www.seniorlivingproperties.com

Smile Crafters

Oak Ridge Manor

(325) 646-0516 www.smilecrafterstexas.com

2501 Morris Sheppard Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2746

3106 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 643-1984 www.centraltexasdrugtest.com

3709 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

Brownwood Regional Medical Center* 1501 Burnet Dr. Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8541 www.brmc-cares.com

Brownwood Regional Therapy Zone

EMERGENCY SERVICES Air Evac Lifeteam* 122 South Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

101 Streckert Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 649-3160 www.brmc-cares.com

(325) 642-4872 www.lifeteam.net

Brownwood Urgent Care Family Practice

Brown County Sheriff’s Office

(325) 646-1600 www.brmc-cares.com

120 S Park Dr, Ste F, Brownwood, TX 76801

1050 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-5510

Cross Country Health Care

Brownwood Police Department 1050 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2525

1514 Indian Creek Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-5629 www.seniorlivingproperties.com

Cross Timbers Health Clinic*

Heart of Texas EMS, INC.

3804 Hwy. 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

1102 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-5167 www.crosstimbersinc.org

(325) 641-0210 www.heartoftexasems.com

Dermatology Associates of Brownwood

Lifeguard Ambulance Service* 1611 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

118 South ParkDrive, ste. C, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 643-8170

(325) 600-4264 www.brownwoodskincare.com

HE ALTH & NUTRITION Fitness Evolution 300 Early Blvd, Suite 36, Early, TX 76802

(325) 513-6040 www.fitnessevolutiontx.com

Fresenius Medical Care 110 South Park Drive, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 646-9510 www.fmc-na.com

Hendrick Surgery System

Hill Ranch Yoga

2401 Crockett Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801

1251 Hwy 1689, Comanche, TX 76442

(325) 356-0074

(325) 670-6402 www.ehendrick.org

Honey Bee Natural Foods

One Source Health Clinic 2005 Highway 183, North Early, TX, 76802

909 North Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7017 www.healthfoodhoneybee.com

(325) 643-3010 www.brmc-cares.com

Juice Plus

River Crest Hospital 1636 Hunters Glen Rd., San Angelo, TX, 76901

(325) 643-3030 www.adelita.towergarden.com

(325) 949-5722 www.rivercresthospital.com

Plexus Worldwide - Independent Ambassador (325) 642-9676 www.shopmyplexus.com/184272

Walker Cancer Center 1501 Burnet Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 649-5000 www.brmc-cares.com

(325) 646-7823

(325) 646-5521 www.carenursingcenter.com

1514 Indian Creek Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

DRUG SCREENING Central Texas Drug and Alcohol Testing

HE ALTHC ARE & HOSPITAL S Abilene Behavioral Health

HOME HE ALTH C ARE BHCS Home Health - Brownwood 3657 Highway 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

4225 Woods Place, Abilene, TX 79602

(325) 698-6600 www.abilenebehavioralhealth.com

(325) 643-4999 www.bradyhealthcareservices.com

Brownwood Dermatology

CMS Health Care Inc.*

2504 Crockett Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2929

1102 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-4900 www.cmshomehealth.com

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Encompass Home Health*

Doc’s Drugstore of Early*

Heart of Texas Foot Care Center

104 S. Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

1210 C.C. Woodson Rd., Early, TX 76802

103-A South Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

First Aide Agency

Jacobs Family Pharmacy

9705 Hwy 183 N, Early, TX 76802

2701 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

Kindred at Home - Home Health*

Walgreens

118 Southpark Drive Ste. D, Brownwood, TX 76801

200 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

HOSPICE C ARE Interim Healthcare Hospice*

Brownwood Urgent Care Family Practice

(325) 646-5565 www.ehhi.com

(325) 641-2512 www.firstaideagency.com

(325) 643-5525 www.kindredathome.com

120 South Park Dr, Ste B, Brownwood, TX, 76801

(325) 646-2500 www.docsearly.com

(325) 646-1100 www.jacobsfamilypharmacy.com

(325) 646-8923 www.walgreen.com

120 S Park Dr, Ste F, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1113 www.iatsimhealtcare.com

(325) 646-1600 www.brmc-cares.com

Kindred at Home - Hospice*

PHYSICIANS & SURGEIONS Bioenve - Dr. Stefanie McCain

2400 Crockett Dr. Ste 300, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5718 www.gentiva.com

801 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

MEDIC AL SPA Creative Image Laser Solutions* 3661 Hwy. 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1927 www.creativeimagelasersolutions.com

(325) 641-2345

Heart of Texas Gastroenterology*

Sears Hometown Store

100 Miller Dr. Ste. B, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3606 www.searshometownstores.com

Heart of Texas General Surgery*

Southwest Appliance

125 South Park Dr., Ste. E, Brownwood, TX 76801

100 CC Woodson Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801

Heart of Texas Internal Medicine*

This Ol’ House

109 South Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

3275 Hwy 279, Brownwood, TX 76801

Heart of Texas Orthopaedics/ Stephen Roberts, MD*

HOME & GARDEN Cullen’s Hometown Market

(325) 641-2384 www.brmc-cares.com

(325) 643-3300 www.brmc-cares.com

103 South Park Dr., Ste. B, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-8080 www.heartoftexasortho.com

2500 Crockett Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

Brownwood Behavioral Health & Associates

Texas Center For Oral & Facial Surgery

(325) 643-5456

201 River North Blvd., Stephenville, TX 76401

(254) 918-0159 www.texasoralfacial.com

(325) 646-1616 www.timelessyou.net

Brownwood ENT & Allergy (325) 643-5695

PROSTHETIC S ‘’AA’’ Prosthetic Services, Inc.

MEDIC AL SUPPLIES Choice Medical Supply

Brownwood Family Care

(325) 200-4467

101-D South Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-9411

OPTOMETRISTS Comolli & Ethridge, Optometrists* 1200 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5511

Texas State Optical* 310 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-1826 www.earlytso.com

2408 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

125 Southpark Ste. D, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2500

Brownwood Medical Associates/ Narendra Nigalye, MD* 2502 Crocket Ste A, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 649-0999 www.brmc-cares.com

Brownwood Surgical Associates*

HOME & GARDEN COMMUNIT Y GARDEN Brownwood Area Community Garden 1514 Dublin St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-9029

125 South Park Suite A, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1122 www.brmc-cares.com

Brownwood Women’s Clinic 120 Southpark Dr. Ste. C, Brownwood, TX 76801

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership* 219 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

PHARM ACIES Best Med, Inc.

(325) 641-2686 www.brownwoodwomensclinic.com

(325) 646-8023 www.aarons.com

116 Southpark Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

Central Texas Heart & Vascular

Dart Furniture

(325) 646-9414

Doc’s Drugstore - Brownwood 3800 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3800 www.docsbrownwood.com

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Brown County Living

125 South Park Dr. Ste F, Brownwood, TX 76801

Family Medical Home Robert L. Hogue, M.D. Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6568 www.familymedicalhome.us

(325) 646-8773 www.brownwoodsouthwestappliance.com

(325) 642-1800 www.shopthisolhouse.com

113 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-5415 www.Cullensmarket.com

Pediatrics of Brownwood

(325) 646-4800 www.bioenve.com

2502 Crocket Ste B, Brownwood, TX 76801

300 Early Blvd #300, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-7733 www.brmc-cares.com

(325) 646-0240 www.brmc-cares.com

101-A Southpark Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

220 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0715

125 South Park Dr, Ste F, Brownwood, TX 76801

Timeless You*

Office Furniture Specialist

909 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-2267 www.dartfurnitureinc.com

Easyhome 1214 Looney St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2100 www.easyhome.us

INTERIOR DESIGN Joe Sheppard Designs 500 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3399

L AWN & GARDEN Ag-Mart/Nelson Wholesale* 2400 Highway 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3636 www.Nelsonwholesale.com

Sears Hometown Store 300 Early Blvd #300, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-3606 www.searshometownstores.com

L AWN C ARE Brasher & Co. 3210 4th St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-2415

Sue’s Backyard Nursery* 404 E. Depot, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-4634

Top Cut Lawn Care & Landscaping* P.O. Box 102, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 647-6703

NUR SERIES Sue’s Backyard Nursery* 404 E. Depot, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-4634

POOL S American Oasis Pool and Spa Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 642-3709

*Asterisks indicate listings with joint membership in Brownwood and Early Chambers.

Heartland Pool Co. 3427 Milam Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2730 www.heartlandpools.com

HOME SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING & HE ATING 1 Source Technical Services, Inc* 11934 E Highway 84, Zephyr, TX 76890

(325) 641-8811

Aaron Cone Air Conditioning 2100 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1821 www.coneairconditioning.com

Pearl Griffin Memorial Latch Key Program 2411 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2138 www.latchkeyprogram.org

CHIMNEY SWEEP Chimney Pro and Pool Pro

300 Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3000 www.airtemprefrigeration.com

203 Cordell, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1655 www.hotmechanical.com

Roberts & Petty*

Tongate Services* 809 E. Hall St., Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 752-1020 www.tongateservices.com

307 W. Baker, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1266 www.servicemasterclean.com

1701 Avenue L, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-2582 www.bgcbrownwood.org

Heartland Child Care of Early 1073 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-3156 www.facebook.com/Heartland-Child-Care-of-Early

Little Dude Ranch

(325) 203-1609 www.early.lelandbarns.com

FLOOR COVERING Brownwood Decorating*

Atmos Energy*

Stewart Street Storage*

2627 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8123

Heart of Texas Flooring* (325) 646-4928 www.heartoftexasflooring.com

Jones Carpet (325) 643-6044 www.dignitymemorial.com

4304 Danhill Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

1800 Stewart St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 481-3716 www.atmosenergy.com

(325) 217-8236 www.stewartstreetstorage.com

PEST CONTROL Andy’s Pest Troopers Inc.*

UTILITIES Atmos Energy*

1025 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

4304 Danhill Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 752-6300 www.andyspesttroopers.com

(325) 481-3716 www.atmosenergy.com

Crysler’s Pest Control*

Comanche Electric Cooperative* 1801 CR 338, Early, TX 76802

P O Box 743, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 647-5068 www.cryslerspestcontrol.com

(800) 915-2533 www.ceca.coop

(325) 646-6793 www.area-wide.com

PLUMBING Black Plumbing, Inc*

Oncor Electric Delivery*

GAR AGE DOOR S Early Glass and Brownwood Door

(325) 643-5215 www.blackplumbing.com

110 E Industrial Blvd., Early, TX, 76802

E6 Plumbing*

Spring Crest Carpet and Drapery 609 S. Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7031 www.earlyglassnbwddoor.com

608 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-4996

GL A SS - PL ATE, MIRROR , DOOR Early Glass and Brownwood Door

(325) 203-2918 www.plumbingbrownwood.com

PO Box 1523, Brownwood, TX 76804

(325) 998-4663 www.centraltexashomeinspections.com

MOVING & BOXES Leach Brothers Mfg. Co. & U-Haul 210 N.Main, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9301

(325) 646-1266 www.servicemasterclean.com

175 Roberts Lane, Early, TX 76802

(325) 203-3535

INDIVIDUAL

McMillian Plumbing

Barbara Stewart*

2514 Waco, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6102

(325) 646-6452 www.robertsandpettyinc.com

HOME INSPEC TION Central Texas Home Inspections

307 W. Baker, Brownwood, TX 76801

Goode Plumbing

Brownwood Glass & Mirror (325) 646-7575

WATER DAM AGE RESTOR ATION ServiceMaster of Brown County*

5790 HWY 84 W, Brownwood, TX 76801

Roberts & Petty*

1609 Coggin, Brownwood, TX 76801

912 Sharp St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(888) 313-4747 www.oncor.com

1512 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7031 www.earlyglassnbwddoor.com

1601 Stewart St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8877 www.littledudeonline.com

Leland’s Portable Buildings of Early*

(254) 519-3435

110 E Industrial Blvd., Early, TX 76802

CHILD C ARE Boys & Girls Club of Brown County*

Hill Gas, Inc.

(325) 646-8582

109 E. Industrial, Early, TX 76802

Overhead Door Company C ARPET & RUG CLE ANING ServiceMaster of Brown County*

3109 Hwy 279, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7571 www.bobsfuelsinc.com

(325) 646-6116 www.hillgas.com

2709 Stephen F. Austin, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-6452 www.robertsandpettyinc.com

1107 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

4650 HWY 183N, Brownwood, TX 76802

501 Carnegie St., Brownwood, TX 76801

Heart of Texas Mechanical Contracting

STOR AGE BUILDINGS & FACILITIES Access Storage

1902 Bundrant Dr., Killeen, TX 76543-3255

400 S. Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

Air Temp Refrigeration*

NATUR AL GA S & PROPANE Bob’s Fuels, Inc.*

(325) 643-1780

Evelyn Hutchings

2709 Stephen F. Austin, Brownwood, TX 76801

(254) 842-5451

Helen Tatum

SNAKE AND WILDLIFE REMOVAL Andy’s Pest Troopers Inc.*

Johney Griffin Nancy Byler

1025 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 752-6300 www.andyspesttroopers.com

SOL AR ENERGY Solar CenTex, LLC 1901 E FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX 76548

(254) 300-1228 www.solarcentex.com

MEDIA M APS Texas Trails Maps* 207 E. Main, Llano, TX 78643

(325) 247-5183 www.traillink.com

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MEDIA Blue Sky Entertainment Group, Inc*

1100 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 320-7975 www.bluesky.rocks

BrownwoodNews.com 108 E. Baker, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-5472 www.brownwoodnews.com

Farris Broadcasting, KNEL-AM/FM 117 S. Blackburn St., Brady, TX 76825

(325) 597-2119 www.knelradio.com

KBWD/KOXE Brown County Broadcasting* 300 Carnegie St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3505 www.koxe.com

KTAB/KRBC/ BIGCOUNTRYHOMEPAGE.COM*

MEMORIAL SERVICES CEMETERIES Eastlawn Memorial Park, Inc. 1921 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-9125

FUNER AL HOMES Blaylock Funeral Home 1914 Indian Creek Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 203-4027

Davis Morris Funeral Home* 800 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-5555 www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com

Heartland Funeral Home & Cremation Service* 303 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

4510 S 14th St., Abilene, TX 79601

KTXS(ABC) Television / KTXE(San Angelo) / NTXS(CW) / KTES(MeTV)*

MONUMENTS & ENGR AVING Sterling Monument Co.

4420 N. Clack St., Abilene, TX 79601

2701 S Hwy 377, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 677-2281 www.ktxs.com

KXVA-TV 4127 S. Danville, Abilene, TX 79605

(325) 672-5606 www.myfoxzone.com

KYOX 94.3 ‘’The Ox’’* 218 N. Austin Comanche, TX 76442

(325) 356-3090 www.kyoxfm.com

Red Fin Publishing* P O Box 1239, Weatherford, TX 76086

(817) 301-3828 www.redfinpublishing.com

Wendlee Broadcasting, KXYL-AM/ FM, KQBZ-FM, KSTA-AM* 600 Fisk St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3535 www.wendleebroadcasting.com

NEWSPAPER S Brownwood Bulletin* 700 Carnegie St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3130 www.brownwoodbulletin.com

(325) 641-5701 www.sterlingmonument.com

NON - PROFIT Heart of Texas - Buckmasters Am. Deer Foundation 401 South 6th, Bangs, TX 76823

(325) 642-4307 www.buckmasters.com

Lake Brownwood Community Development Council* 8017 Co. Road 564, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-6961 www.brownwoodlake.com

Summerfield Estates

3807 South Hwy 377, Brownwood, TX 76801

Longhorn & Salt Creek, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-8775

650 E. Highway 80, Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 738-3349 www.tstc.edu

PET CARE

(325) 646-0514 www.aapetclinic.com

(325) 642-3340

2406 Coggin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

PROPERT Y M ANAGEMENT HCD Graham Investments, LLC

Small Animal Medical & Surgical Center*

1805 16th St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2020 www.cornerstonepethospital.com

1001-A North Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2275 www.Brownwoodpetclinic.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PROMOTIONAL PRODUC TS CT Promotional Products 1204 Private Road 684, Brady, TX 76825

(325) 792-8422 www.ctpromotional.com

Insignia* 7246 CR 334, Blanket, TX 76432

(325) 203-0038 www.yourinsignia.com

SIGNS & BANNER S Aces Full Signs and Vehicle Wraps* 304 N Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 203-6503

ASAP Creative Arts* 220 N Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2727 www.ASAPcreativearts.com

MukeWater Creative 913 Bailey St., Brownwood, TX 76802

TSTC Foundation

2705 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

Brown County Living

Cadenhead Veterinary Clinic

TROPHIES & AWARDS ASAP Creative Arts*

(325) 646-6006 www.browncountytexasgenealogy.com

3501 Billy Hext Rd., Odessa, TX 79765

(432) 550-0073

213 South Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

Pecan Valley Genealogical Society

LeeCo Properties Inc.

(325) 643-1523

(325) 203-0102 www.mukewatercreative.com

VETERINARIANS Austin Avenue Pet Clinic

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105 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

Cornerstone Pet Hospital

(325) 646-9424 www.heartlandfuneralhome.net

(325) 692-4242 www.bigcountryhomepage.com

Brown County Animal Clinic*

220 N Main St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-2727 www.ASAPcreativearts.com

REAL ESTATE DE VELOPER S King’s Point Cove 6284 FM 2632, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-8000 www.kingspointcove.com

(325) 642-2044

McCluskey & Associates Real Estate* 1515 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3200 www.brownwoodproperties.com

South Park Medical Plaza* 118-122 South Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 998-3114

RE AL ESTATE APPR AISER S Blasingame Appraisal 104 E Industrial, Ste O, Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-3858

West/Central Texas Valuation Services 4651 Hwy 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-0307 www.monsonappraisals.com

RE ALTOR S / RE AL ESTATE AGENTS Ann Jones Real Estate 600 Fisk Ave., Ste 122, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1500 www.annjonesrealestate.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Moseley Real Estate 1001 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-4186 www.moseley-realestate.com

Coldwell Banker, Mark Campbell Associates* 1900 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1002 www.brownwoodrealestate.com

Donnie Stegemoller Realtors 2700 Hwy 377 S. Suite 101, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-5656 www.wehavethekey.com

Elvin Hutchins, Realtor

8603 HWY 279, Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 784-5100 www.texasrealtybrownwood.com

*Asterisks indicate listings with joint membership in Brownwood and Early Chambers.

Gary Twiford, Realtor* 1900 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-1179 www.RealEstateByGaryTwiford.com

Heartland Association of REALTORS* 503 E. Anderson, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8712 www.heartlandaor.com

Jennifer Newton, CRS, GRI Broker Associate 1900 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-2100 www.jennifernewton.net

Julie Gribble Town & Country Real Estate* 302 2nd St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1900

McCluskey & Associates Real Estate* 1515 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-3200 www.brownwoodproperties.com

Moseley Real Estate - Berkshire Hathaway 1001 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-4186 www.moseley-realestate.com

Nesa Morelock, Realtor

Wells Team with Coldwell Banker Mark Campbell & Assoc.

1900 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-5994 www.wellsteam.com

RENTAL PROPERT Y Brownwood Enterprises, LLC 114 Center, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-3494

Early Professional Plaza 201 N. Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-5080

2222 S. Hwy 377 Ste. 1, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-4781 www.goldstar-realestate.com

Texas Realty ‘’Where the Star Shines Bright’’ 8603 N Hwy 279, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5100 www.texasrealtybrownwood.com

Tootie Kelly Real Estate Brownwood* 7551 Highway 279, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5270 www.tootiekellyrealestate.com

1001 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-4186 www.moseley-realestate.com

South Park Medical Plaza* 118-122 South Park Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 998-3114

RETAIL

303 S. Broadway, Brownwood, TX 76801

Jomio and Rueliete’s Cards and Comics 2101 CR 381, Early, TX 76802

(325) 998-5783

COMPUTER S SALES & SERVICE Apollo Computers Inc.* 611 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-8184 www.acisolution.com

Legacy IT 311 N Center Ste 200, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1961 www.LegacyIT.net

(325) 641-3453

1100 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

401 W. Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

1906 S. Bridge St., Brady, TX 76825

(325) 597-0493

LIQUOR STORES Depot Liquor Beer & Wine

1514 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

Vann Stanford (325) 642-2088

DISCOUNT STORES Wal-Mart*

JEWELER S Young’s Jewelry

Moseley Real Estate - Berkshire Hathaway

(325) 646-2444 www.tootiekellyrealestate.com

111 B Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 692-8200 www.scstores.com

MALL S & SHOPPING Heartland Mall*

CONVENIENCE STORES/GA S STATIONS Cousin’s Super C

Tootie Kelly Real Estate - Early*

3457 Curry Lane, Abilene, TX 79606

DRY CLE ANER S Comet Cleaners & Laundry

(325) 268-0873 www.ourgamehaven.com

Texas Goldstar Real Estate

Skinny’s Inc.

1414 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0536 www.weakleywatson.com

(325) 784-5100 www.texasrealtybrownwood.com

8603 HWY 279, Brownwood, TX 76801

Stephens Ranch Hand Real Estate 500 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-1584 www.pfeoilco.com

Weakley-Watson True Value Hardware*

(325) 646-3500

Elvin Hutchins, Realtor

COLLEC TIBLES Game Haven

(325) 646-1229 www.ranchhandrealestate.com

3805 Hwy 377 S., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-9727 www.walmart.com

1900 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 642-4932

PF&E Oil Company dba Food Plaza

915 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

Murphy USA

403 W Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76804

www.murphyusa.com

(325) 646-8248

Shaw’s Laundry-Dry Cleaning 508 N. Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7559

Wilson Cleaners & Laundry 907 N Fisk Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9627

FLORISTS Bangs Flower and Gift Shop 7498 HWY 67-84, Bangs, TX 76823

1001 Vine St., Brownwood, TX 76801

300 Early Blvd. , Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-8531 www.heartlandmall.net

MUSIC STORES Brady Music 1906 S. Bridge St., Brady, TX 76825

(325) 456-5130 www.bradymusicstore.com

Brownwood Music Company* 201 W Baker, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-1365 www.brownwoodmusic.com

(325) 752-6825

Davis Floral Co. 505 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

RETAIL Bruce’s Big & Tall Clothing 702 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-9595 www.davisfloralco.com

(325) 643-8116

Early Blooms & Things*

Cloud 9 Vape

504 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

704 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 641-1803 www.earlybloomsandthings.com

(325) 646-8273 www.mycloud9vape.com

K Leshae Designs

Dazzling Divas*

119 Early Blvd Early, TX 76801

1601 Coggin Ave, Ste C, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1743 www.kleshaedesigns.com

(325) 643-2564 www.shopdazzlingboutique.com

GIF T SHOP Davis Floral Co.

Factory Connection

505 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

300 Early Blvd., Ste 34, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-4218 www.factory-connection.com

(325) 646-9595 www.davisfloralco.com

Glamour Shop

Early Blooms & Things

(325) 643-2633

504 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802

405-411 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-1803 www.earlybloomsandthings.com

Holidaze

HARDWARE Pate’s Hardware, Inc.*

(325) 646-0110

1104 Early Blvd. Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-0668 www.Pateshardware.com

300 Early Blvd # 12, Early, TX 76802

Leon River Mercantile* 420 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-8700 www.leonriver.com

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Maurices 527 B West Commerce St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-8245 www.maurices.com

Racks N Rustics Online Boutique (325) 643-1540 www.facebook.com/ RacksNRusticsOnlineBoutique

WHOLESALER S Grooms Seed

Lake Brownwood State Park

3420 CR 180, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 784-5223 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/ parks/lake_brownwood/

(325) 646-5562

Wall Moulding 203 W. 8th St., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2521 www.wallmoulding.com

Serendipity

200 State Highway Park Road 15, Brownwood, TX 76801

SEAL Gymnastics, Inc 3315 Hwy 183 N, Early, TX 76802

(325) 642-4111 www.sealgym.com

412 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-7711

The Southern Junkie

SPORTING & PHYSICAL FITNESS

1003 Highway 183 N, Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-5865 www.thesouthernjunkie.com

FITNESS CENTER Brownwood Regional Therapy Zone

The Water Store

101 Streckert Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

611 Early Blvd Early, TX 76802

(325) 646-7789 www.wayneclark220@gmail.com

SEWING & QUILTING Quilter’s Hide Out* 923 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-2800

SHIPPING & M AIL SERVICES Box-N-Mail 901 Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1037 www.neighborhoodpostal.com

SPORTING GOODS/ SUPPLIES Bishop Distributing, Inc P O Box 3122, Early, TX 76803

(325) 643-2588 www.sunbeater.com

Hawk Hill Sales 614 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 649-3160 www.brmc-cares.com

PHYSIC AL FITNESS Anytime Fitness* 1101 Clements Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 641-3488 www.brownwoodfitnesscenter.com

Fitness Evolution 300 Early Blvd, Suite 36, Early, TX 76802

(325) 513-6040 www.fitnessevolutiontx.com

SPORTING Cen-Tex Soccer Association 2211 Crockett Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8230 www.centexsoccer.org

Heart of Texas Friends of NRA

SPORTS & RECRE ATION Academy Lanes, Inc *

(325) 647-1318

1101 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

48 Windmill Cir., Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 695-0570 www.unifirst.com

WHOLESALE STORES Sam’s Club 5550 S. Clack St., Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 691-5480

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(325) 646-0637 www.academylanesbowling.com

Circle B Ranch, LLC

(325) 646-0972 www.westcentral.com

1208 Looney St., Brownwood, TX 76801

INTERNET DE VELOPMENT Image1Plus 1209 High Mesa Drive, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 647-6066 www.Image1Plus.com

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER S Echo Wireless Broadband* 1002 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802

(800) 643-3246 www.echowibb.com

Frontier Communications

(800) 921-8101 www.frontier.com

Harris Broadband L.P.*

500 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-9493 www.harrisbb.com

Shaw T.V., Sales & Service 1621 Austin Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-8183 www.shawtv.net

TRANSPORTATION AIRPORTS Abilene Regional Airport

2933 Airport Blvd. St. 200, Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 734-5316 www.iflyabi.com

Brownwood Regional Airport 6240 Airport Road, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-1482 www.ci.brownwood.tx.us

TR ANSPORTATION City And Rural Rides (CARR)* PO Box 712, Coleman, TX 76834

(800) 710-2277 www.cityandruralrides.com

Echo Transportation P.O. Box 532789, Grand Prairie, TX 75053

(817) 572-4114 www.echotransportation.com

Safe Charters/VIP Sports Getaway 104 Spinks Rd, Abilene, TX 79603

Rise Broadband

TR AVEL AGENCY RCD Travel

(325) 646-9493 www.harrisbb.com

1200 Gambrel Raod, Arlington, TX 76014

Hoffpauir Outdoor Superstore Goldthwaite

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Batts Communications

2114 Highway 84W,Goldthwaite, TX 76844

Harris Broadband L.P.*

(325) 676-1199 www.vipsportsgetaway.com

9400 County Road 258, Early, TX 76802

(325) 648-3341 www.hautogroup.com

210 W Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2355 www.att.com

500 Fisk Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801

(512) 876-1879 www.risebroadband.com

(325) 203-6578

T V - C ABLE & SATELLITE SYSTEMS AT&T*

300 West Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 600-4944 www.cricketwireless.com

104 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801

271 Jackrabbit Circle, Zephyr, TX 76890

(325) 643-2881 www.mikebullardtelephone.com

West Central Wireless*

Brownwood Fitness Center

Weakley Watson Sporting Goods*

UNIFORMS UniFirst

210 W Commerce, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2355 www.att.com

Mobilelink-Cricket Wireless

(325) 643-4295 www.hawkhillsales.com

(325) 646-2200 www.weakleysport.com

CELLUL AR AT&T*

(325) 646-1909 www.anytimesfitness.com

Brownwood, TX 76801

515 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Mike Bullard Telephone & Wiring

114 Center, Ste 405, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 998-8877 www.rcdtravel.com

4110 S. Treadaway, Abilene, TX 79602

(325) 690-1222 www.battscom.com

*Asterisks indicate listings with joint membership in Brownwood and Early Chambers.

Important NUMBERS

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Brownwood.........(325) 646-9535

Abilene Better Business Bureau (325) 691-1533

Early.....................(325) 649-9317

America’s Small Business Development Center (325) 646-7299

CITY HALL

Brown County Appraisal District (325) 643-5676

Brownwood.........(325) 646-5775 Early.....................(325) 643-5451

FIRE DEPARTMENT Brownwood.........(325) 646-6743

Brown County Clerk (325) 643-2594 Brown County Commissioners (325) 643-1985 Brown County Elections Office (325) 646-4333

Early.....................(325) 643-5451

Brown County Sheriff ’s Office (325) 646-5510

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Brown County Tax Assessor Collector (325) 643-1646

Brownwood.........(325) 646-2525 Early.....................(325) 646-5322 ***For an Emergency Call 911***

POST OFFICE Early.....................(325) 646-3530 Brownwood.........(325) 646-0656

Driver’s License Office (325) 646-0180 Recycling Center (325) 641-8832 Landfill (325) 646-6574 Representative Jim Keffer (512) 463-0656 Senator Troy Fraser

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Brownwood.........(325) 646-9600 Early.....................(325) 649-9300

(325) 676-7404

Senior Citizens Center (325) 646-0559 Texas Workforce Solutions (325) 646-1591

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Calendar

OF EVENTS JANUARY

Brown County Youth Fair

FEBRUARY

Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit

MARCH

Easter Eggstravaganza Empty Bowls Lone Star Fair and Rattlesnake Roundup Bluebonnet Relays Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show

APRIL

Heart of Texas Wings Rally

MAY

Spring Swing Golf Tournament Gordon Wood Hall of Champions Banquet Buckmasters Banquet Bangs Mayfest Bluebonnet Jr. Golf Championship Lake Brownwood State Park Open House 122

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JUNE

Texas Bowl Heartland Rod Run Hill Country Culinary Weekend Juneteenth Celebration Brown County Rodeo, Parade, & Dance (2nd Weekend in June)

AUGUST

Shooting Extravaganza

SEPTEMBER

Brownwood Business Showcase Early Pioneer Days

OCTOBER

HPU Homecoming Trick or Treat Trail Greenleaf Cemetery Talking Tombstone Tour

NOVEMBER

Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show Hunter’s Appreciation Dinner

DECEMBER

City of Early Beautification Commission Christmas Tree Lighting Early Chamber of Commerce/Early EDC Open House Lighted Christmas Parade Christmas Under the Stars Festival

Scheduled Performances throughout the Year Lyric Performing Arts Company

FOR MORE CALENDAR OF EVENTS INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.VISITBROWNWOOD.COM AND

WWW.EARLYCHAMBER.COM

CITY OF EARLY BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION RECYCLING CENTER

FREE COUNTY-WIDE RESIDENTIAL CLEAN UP AND ELEC TRONIC COLLEC TION

960 Early Blvd 2nd Saturday of each month 8am-12pm

April 2017

Clean It Like You Mean It! Free County Wide Clean Up What: Getting rid of unwanted items from your HOME When: April 2017 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Under the Austin Avenue Overpass Ave. A & Brady

BROWNWOOD IN-TOWN RECYCLING 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 9am-12pm Under the Austin Ave. Overpass at Brady Ave. and Ave. A

Cars, Vans, and Pickups only.

Trailers must to go landfill where there will be no charge.

More information to come.

By law, loads must be covered. (Residential ONLY) Acceptable Clean Up Items: Brush, yard debris, household garbage, latex & spray paint (limit 10 gallons), metal, refrigerators (must be free of food), stoves, ovens, a/c units, anti-freeze, car batteries, passenger car tires (max 8 per household, no tires accepted from tire dealers or tire resellers. 20 inches or less. No tractor or 18 wheeler tires!), used motor oil (limit 5 gallons), recycling will be collected at the Community Plaza across the street from underpass.(NO HAZARDOUS WASTE!!!) **NEW SERVICE…DOCUMENT SHREDDING (3 boxes maximum)** Electronic Items: Computers, monitors, printers, copy machines, fax machines, scanners, cameras, batteries VCR/VCD/DVD players, MP3players. If it has an electrical cord, we’ll probably take it.

ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Newspapers Magazines Plastic-#1 only (eg water bottles, soft drink bottles) Aluminum Cans – no food containers Metal Food Cans – clean only White office paper (no junk mail) Bagged shredded white paper Cardboard Please remove lids ALL items must be CLEAN! Partnership of Keep Brownwood Beautiful and the City of Brownwood and the City of Early Beautification Commission.

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Outdoor

PA R K S & R EC Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center

The Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center is one of the area’s most popular attractions. Open during the summer months, key features of the Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center includes a slide tower with slide, water geysers, a tot slide, coolbrellas, a pavilion, 4 lap lanes, a diving board, zero entry beach, a current channel, and much more. There is also a concession stand with light snacks, bath house, and small lockers available for rent. The new facility is located directly across the street from Gordon Wood Stadium.

golf. Our four sets of tees accommodate golfers of each skill level. These 18 holes of Championship Golf, while still premature in age is widely considered amongst the area’s best layouts. The practice facility is one of the most all-inclusive in the area. The driving range includes four target greens with varying distances. Included in the practice facility, a 5,000 square foot putting green will boost one’s short game to perfection. Come enjoy a hospitable day on the links while situated on a piece of land that proudly supports the conservation of all its natural surroundings.

Brownwood Country Club

is a private club offering numerous opportunities for a great day at the club with family and friends. Some of the activities include Golf, Swimming, Fishing, Lake, and Racquetball Court.

The Hideout Golf Club

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TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE COMMUNITIES OF BROWNWOOD AND EARLY, VISIT US AT W W W.VISITBROWNWOOD.COM W W W.EARLYCHAMBER.COM

If you’re looking for a place where you can slow down, and do the things you love to do, not the things you have to do, then come see us.

You won’t get stuck in traffic, and you’ll see the stars at night. Folks will wave for no reason, so brace yourself for pure Texas hospitality and the option to relax and do nothing!

NATUR E PAR K S Camp Bowie 36th Division Memorial Park Center Park Fabris Primitive Park

• Paddle Trail

Margaret & Stuart Coleman Plaza Riverside Park -

• 46.43 acres adjacent to the Pecan Bayou on E. Commerce.

• Large playground area, Picnic Tables,

• • • • • • •

BBQ Pits, Restroom Facilities Disc Golf Sand Volleyball Court Boat Ramp Nature Trail Pavilion RV hookups One mile by 8 foot wide concrete Walking Trail.

R ECR E ATION PAR K S Allcorn Park Cecil Holman Park Camp Bowie Soccer Complex

• • • • •

9 fields U4, U5, & U6 5 fields U8 4 fields U10 4 fields U12 2 concession stands & Picnic areas

Coggin Park -

• 15.15 acres on Austin Avenue.

• Large Playground area, picnic tables, BBQ pits, water fountains • Five lighted Tennis Courts • Four Baseball/Softball Practice Fields • Two Soccer Fields • Full-size Basketball Court

• • • • • •

Sand Volleyball pit Horseshoe & Washer pits Pavilions Pecan Orchard Walking trail Exercise stations

Festival Park Early City Park

• 23 acres • Large playground, picnic area, & concession stand • 6 Regulation size fields • BBQ Pits, Pavilion, 5 RV Sites Earl Q. Wilson Arena/Brown County Youth Fair Grounds Gordon Wood Stadium Longhorn Stadium Bert V. Massey II Sports Complex

• opened in 2010 • 4 Little League fields with covered playground, picnic area, & concession stand • 4 Softball fields, with covered playground, picnic area, & concession stand • 2 adult Softball fields, with covered playground, picnic area, & concession stand • 2 teenage Baseball fields, with covered playground, picnic area, &concession stand

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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

Early Spring Swing Golf Tournament The 6th Annual Early Spring Swing Golf Tournament took place on May 15th and 16th at The Hideout. With glow in the dark golf balls, necklaces, and more, 9 holes of nightgolf were followed by 9 holes of day golf and dinner on Friday night. Then all teams returned on Saturday morning to play the rest of the tournament.

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Services include:

Pedicures, Manicures, Facials, Eyelash extensions and more.

Be your own kind of beauitiful... Get ‘Nspired 325.646.2810 | www.nspirednailbar.com 203 West Commerce St. Brownwood, TX 76801

Home of the little red car with wobbly wheels

Blanket General Store

Make sure to visit the RED PLUM GRILL located inside the general store for great burgers, hand cut fries, sandwiches, salads, fresh fried pies, breakfast items and more!

Family owned and operated since 1968 106 N. Main • Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 646-0435 Ammo • Guns • Reloading Supplies 1020 Isham Blvd. | Blanket, TX 76432 | 325-748-4012 Hometown Living At Its Best

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“ Kindness is the

language - Mark Twain

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deaf can hear blind can see.” and the

Photo courtesy of Down Home Digital

- Mark Twain Photo courtesy of Down Home Digital

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What makes Brown County a great place to live?

Right now it’s the chill in the morning air, bringing with it the excitement for football, hay rides, and pumpkin everything!

Take a look at a few more reasons why we love

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Photo courtesy of Cody Wright Photography

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great things.

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great love.”

Photo courtesy of Heather Nix Photography

- Mother Theresa

Index of Advertisers Aldersgate Enrichment Center.............................78

Good Samaritan Ministries.....................................58

Anthony Reine Photography..................................16

Heartland Funeral Homes..................................... 103

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices –

Heartland Pools..........................................................55

Moseley Real Estate................................................ 9

Jacobs Family Pharmacy........................................55

Blanket General Store............................................. 125

Longhorn Campers, Inc......................................... 103

Blevins Body Shop.....................................................78

Main Street Car Wash...............................................89

Brown County Living...................................... 88, IBC

Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum...... 23

Brown County Museum of History...................... 23

Merle Norman Studio & Boutique........................88

Brownwood Area Chamber

Mills County State Bank...........................................89

of Commerce......................................................31, 71

‘Nspired Nail Bar....................................................... 125

Brownwood Decorating......................................... 103

Riley Studio................................................................. 44

Brownwood Municipal

Roberts & Petty, Inc..................................................79

Development District.......................................... 103

S. Middleton and Associates, LLC...................... IFC

Brownwood Glass & Alignment.......................... 125

Saladino & Robinson, LLC..................................... 125

Brownwood ISD............................................................ 2

Senior Care at Brownwood....................................89

Brownwood Regional Medical Center................79

ServiceMaster of Brown County...........................54

Bruner Auto Family...................................................59

Star Arms...................................................................... 22

CASA...............................................................................95

Stephens Ranch Hand Real Estate......................69

Central Texas Farm Credit........................................ 5

Studebaker Restaurant............................................. 71

Citizens National Bank.............................................45

Texas Bank...................................................................... 7

Clark Tractor & Supply.............................................54

The Sticks BBQ, Etc..................................................95

Cody Wright Photography.....................................68

Upland Bird Extravaganza......................................88

Coldwell Banker............................................................ 3

Vann Stanford, Realtor.............................................45

Comanche Electric Co-Op......................................... 1

Weakley-Watson Sporting Goods.......................69

Cutting Edge Barber Shop & Salon....................59

Wells Team.....................................................................81

Down Home Digital.................................................. 30

Wild Bills Pawn Shop.................................................81

Early Chamber of Commerce................... 17, 37, 68

Wildfire Tires & Customs.........................................95

Early Economic Development Center... 17, 37, 68

Winston Water Cooler, LTD....................................95

Early Glass & Brownwood Door...........................58

Woodley & Dudley Law Firm.................................36

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