🌱 What Lake Brownwood officials revealed about recent rescues and costly damage
Brownwood, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Brownwood! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Lake Brownwood officials revealed about recent rescues and costly damage
- What Brown County’s water board just decided about safety and fireworks
- How rising sales tax receipts could shape Brownwood’s budget this year
Also on today's calendar: Every Kid is an Artist and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 95, low: 74.
- Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Game wardens rescue man who fell out of kayak, Water Improvement District directors told at board meeting (brownwoodnews.com) — Brown County Water Improvement District directors heard how game wardens recently rescued a kayaker clinging to a bridge pillar on Lake Brownwood, just weeks after a Memorial Day drowning at Sandy Beach. Officials also detailed a costly truck crash at the dam gate, an assault at Flat Rock, and other criminal mischief around the lake. 
2. Water Improvement District directors OK purchase of new bodycams for Lake Patrol (brownwoodnews.com) — Brown County Water Improvement District directors have approved spending over $46,000 on new Axon body cameras for Lake Patrol officers and granted a permit for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show near the dam, which should be visible from town. Leaders also reported Lake Brownwood is about 3.6 feet below the spillway, discussed long-term groundwater protection, and noted ongoing design work for expanding the water plant.
3. June Sales Taxes Up in Brownwood and Early, Down Slightly in Bangs (brownwoodnews.com) — Brownwood’s June sales tax allocation rose 4.23% from last year, boosting both the city budget and the Brownwood Municipal Development District’s revenues. Nearby Early saw a major jump while Bangs dipped slightly for the month but remains up year-to-date.
4. 12 Boring Texas Cities That Are Better Than They Look (myfamilytravels.com) — Brownwood earns a spot on a list of so-called “boring” Texas cities that are actually worth a stop, praised for its solid downtown, Brown County Museum of History, and courthouse area. The writer highlights Brownwood’s calm crossroads feel, historic brick buildings, and influence of Howard Payne University, suggesting travelers will find a steady, welcoming atmosphere rather than flashy attractions.
5. Tomolene LaFarlette Carey, 96 (koxe.com) — Brownwood is mourning 96-year-old Tomolene LaFarlette Carey, a longtime City of Brownwood personnel director and devoted church musician who passed away June 9. Services will be held Saturday, June 13, at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, with private family interment afterward.
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★ Featured events ★
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Artisan and Farmers Market →
Shaw's Marketplace, 508 N Center Ave, Brownwood
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Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Cheer @ Great Wolf Lodge
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Every Kid is an Artist →
Brown County Museum of History, 209 N Broadway St, Brownwood
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Second Saturday Reserve Nights →
Black Iron Reserve, 3901 US-84 183 E, Early
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Reptiles with a Ranger
Lake Brownwood State Park LakeBrownwoodStatePark Map&Directions
2:30 pm -
The Remedy at Pioneer Tap House →
Pioneer Tap House, 112 E Baker St, Brownwood
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EOC Summer Tutorials
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Lady Lions Strength & Conditioning (HS Weight Room)
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9:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park LakeBrownwoodStatePark Map&Directions
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park LakeBrownwoodStatePark Map&Directions
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Cheer @ Great Wolf Lodge
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Reptiles with a Ranger →
Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy Park Rd 15, Brownwood
2:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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