Howard Payne University’s nursing program received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Accredidation is effective as of Oct. 2020 which is when the program began. It was granted by the commission after meeting all four of its standards.

Charges are filed in a Brownwood domestic disturbance. Police say it started out as a missing person call but an investigation at the Berkley St. residence determined a man physically assaulted his girlfriend then shot her. The victim’s injuries are not known.

Brown County Attorney Shane Britton will learn if he gets to keep his job now that he’s running for county judge. The County Commission will vote on appointing a replacement for Britton until after the March primary and to hold a special election to replace Britton.

The developer of the Brownwood Hotel Project is granted close to $50,000 in incentives to move ahead cleanup of the facility located at the corner of Fisk and Baker. County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the incentives.

Expect to see more police on the roads from today through Sunday. Officers will be looking for intoxicated drivers, speeders, distracted drivers and those not wearing seat belts. The will also look for violators of the Move Over, Slow Down law.

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department reports 38 new COVID-19 cases occurred over the last 7 days. Of those 8 were what are known as breakthrough cases. 6 people are currently hospitalized and no additional deaths occurred.

Brownwood Police asks fpr help identifying a person of interest in a pending investigation. A photo of the suspect is posted at the department’s Facebook page. If you recognize them or have any information, contact the Police Department at 325-646-2525.

Brown County’s burn ban is back in effect. Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to reinstate the ban prohibiting outdoor burning. It will be in effect for 90 days unless restrictions are lifted prior to that by an act of the commission.

A thrd candidate enters the race for Brown County Judge. According to the Bulletin County Attorney Shane Britton will challenge Dr. Paul Lilly’s re-election bid next year. Britton has been County Attorney for the last 20 years.

Comanche County Judge Stephanie L. Davis announces her re-election bid. Davis was elected in 2018 after co-founding Cross Classical Academy in Brownwood and serving as the school’s Administrator and In-House Legal Counsel. The Primary is March 1.