City of Brownwood, Texas

Councilman Draco A. Miller named as the Texas Association of Black City Council Members director for Region 6. The Texas Association of Black City Council Members, Inc. (TABCCM), is a membership organization formed to provide a forum for black local elected officials and the community. The primary purpose is to assist in the empowerment of black local elected officials and their constituencies. The association will carry out its purpose by facilitating opportunities for education, sharing ideas and knowledge, and advocating the economic betterment of the communities where its members serve. The Texas Association of Black City Council Members, Inc. is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League and a 501 (c) 3 organization

The City of Brownwood recently recognized five employees with the ISERVE Award for exhibiting the City of Brownwood's core values at the highest level. The ISERVE award is the highest level of recognition and can be considered employees of the year. This prestigious award recognizes employees who have made significant contributions to our organization by modeling integrity, service, excellence, respect, vision, and empathy throughout their daily actions, and going above and beyond their normal job expectations on a regular basis. Read full release here: https://lnkd.in/gdnjgA2e

This October, join neighbors throughout Brownwood as we celebrate National Night Out with block parties and community gatherings. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, and more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. The National Night Out for the City of Brownwood will be October 1st starting at 5:30 pm. If you are interested in having a party Contact Police Lieutenant Troy Carroll at 325-646-2525. For more on National Night Out: https://lnkd.in/g5JjXJ5i

The City of Brownwood is continually looking for people who have a passion to serve their community. Employment Opportunities are made available on our website at brownwoodtexas.gov. On our home page, click on the Employment tab. There you will find a list of all the available employment opportunities in our various departments. For more on employment: btxgov.info/HumanResources

The Brownwood Fire Department has a new engine added to its fleet! (Watch until end for reveal). This brand-new 1941F Pumper® the Fire Truck from National Fire Safety Council is here to excite kids and bring some fun to learning about fire prevention and safety. The new Fire Engine measuring 45” long, 26” wide, 24” high features full-directional remote control, sirens, flashing lights, and fire prevention mascot Firepup!

We are hiring for Communications Manager, and looking for someone passionate about local government and telling the story of our organization to residents, visitors, and businesses. The communications manager will be a key position in our team and will develop communication strategies and oversee all platforms and media of City communication. Learn more, and view additional job opportunities at: https://lnkd.in/eKsQ876

The City of Brownwood announces the inaugural music lineup for the new Feels Like Home Festival taking place on Saturday, October 19th in Brownwood, Texas. Fans from across the Lone Star State will be treated to a headlining Saturday night performance by none other than Texas’ own, two-time Grammy Award-nominee Midland, a trailblazing country music trio. The band is slated to drop their next highly-anticipated album September 20th, Barely Blue, offering Feels Like Home Festival-goers one of the very first opportunities to hear songs from the new project. Tickets to the new outdoor celebration of community, music, and delicious BBQ will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. CST on Friday, August 16th via www.FeelsLikeHomeFest.com. 

Feels Like Home Festival is making its debut in 2024, with the vision of becoming a tradition in Brownwood, Texas. This first year festival is a celebration of community, music, and delicious barbecue debuting October 19th at the brand new Brownwood Event Center and Reunion Lawn. Stay tuned for our concert line up announcement!

Looking for the perfect weekend trip right here in the Lone Star state? Brownwood, Texas has everything you need to make some amazing memories with your loved ones. From scenic parks to bustling local hotspots, there's no shortage of places to explore and memorable experiences. #VisitBrownwood

Our Communications Department won two Awards of Excellence at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) conference on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in San Antonio. The City of Brownwood was recognized for the Best Social Media Post and the Best Report. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gD8vzgQU.