Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On July 1, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced eight positive COVID-19 test results, and 21 negatives.

• A male in his 50s
• A female in her 20s
• A female in her 20s
• A male in his 40s
• A male in his 20s
• A female in her teens
• A female in her 40...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On July 1, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced eight positive COVID-19 test results, and 21 negatives.

• A male in his 50s
• A female in her 20s
• A female in her 20s
• A male in his 40s
• A male in his 20s
• A female in her teens
• A female in her 40...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

On June 30, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced four positive COVID-19 test results and 6 negatives.

• A female in her 40s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A male in his 30s, who has had no travel out of the county.
• A female in h...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

• A male in his 20s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A female in her 20s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A female in her 50s, who has had no travel out of the county.
• A male in his 50s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A female in her 20s, who...

Mobile COVID-19 testing in Brownwood on Wednesday, July 1.

Texas National Guard mobile COVID-19 testing team will be in Brownwood on Wednesday, July 1 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Coggin Intermediate School gym parking lot located at 800 Rogan Street. The mobile testing team will be equipped to conduct over 100 test...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On June 25, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received two positive COVID-19 test results, 16 negatives, and 1 recovery.

• A male in his teens who had contact with known positive, and has not traveled out of the county. He is not hospitalized...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

On June 24, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received one positive COVID-19 test result, 16 negatives, and 1 recovery. The positive is a male in his 70’s who had contact with a current positive.

There are currently seven active c...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

• A female in her 70’s who has not traveled outside of Brown County with no contact within the community.
• A male in his 20’s who works outside of the county and reports no travel in Brown County.
• A woman in her 40’s who works out...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced one positive COVID-19 test result. The positive is a male in his 30’s who is a healthcare worker. He is currently isolating out of the county. Prior to his test he wore masks when in the com...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received one positive COVID-19 test result over the weekend. The person has not been in Brown County for two weeks, nor was he tested in Brown County, because he is working out of town. He is in isolation outsi...

Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Local Business

This evening, June 6, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department was notified that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 was at Waylon and Ray’s on Friday night, June 5. The person is not from Brown County and was not tested in Brown...

Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19.

Lehnis Railroad Museum to reopen for Family Day

On June 6, the Martin and Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum will be opening its doors to the public for its first Family Day in two and half months. Museum staff have been working hard over the past months to continue museum services from a distance, such as...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On June 1, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced 27 negatives, 1 recovered, and 1 death. The 27 negative results were from varied community sources. The death was a female in her 60’s who was transferred from outside of Bro...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

On May 28, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced one positive test result.

The positive test result is from a resident of a nursing home facility in Brown County. This facility will be referred to as nursing home #3. The positive case...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On May 26, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced nine negative test results, and one recovered.

Of the negative test results, all nine were from community members not affiliated with nursing home facilities. 

The total COVID-1...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On May 25, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced 172 negative test results, one positive, and one death. The National Guard tested a Brownwood nursing facility last week (not the nursing home with multiple cases) as part of the state...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

On May 22, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received four negative test results and one positive. 

The four negative test results were from community members not affiliated with the nursing home facility.

The positive is a relative...

Brownwood / Brown County Health Department Update

On May 21, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received three negative test results, and one death.

The three negative test results were from community members not affiliated with the nursing home facility.

The death was a female in her 80s, w...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On May 20, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 2 negatives and 1 positive test result.  

• One positive test result was a healthcare worker. The Health Department is currently working with the healthcare facility to perform co...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department receives 2 negatives, 3 positives, and 3 moved to recovered

On May 19, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 3 positive test results.

• Two positive tests were from the mobile drive through on May 16th. Both individuals had direct contact with an employee of the nursing home who previously tested...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department receives 48 negative test results

On May 18, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 48 negative test results.

Out of the 48 negative results, 39 were from the mobile drive through testing on May 12th, and 9 were from community members not affiliated with the nursing ho...

Gov. Abbott announces more business reopenings in Phase II

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department receives 114 negative test results

On May 14, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 114 negative test results. 

Out of the 114 negative results, 100 were from the nursing home facility, and 14 were from community members not affiliated with the nursing home.&am...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

 On May 13, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 6 negative test results, and 7 additional cases were added to the recovered list.

The 6 negative results were from community members not affiliated with the nursing home.&n...

Local businesses invited to take business assessment survey

We invite businesses to take a survey to provide us with data to help local leaders make decisions that will assist the business community.  

Over the past few weeks, the City of Brownwood and the Brownwood Municipal Development District have prio...

Brownwood / Brown County Health Department Update

On May 12, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 6 negative test results, 13 positive test results, and 1 confirmed death. 

The 6 negative results were from community members not affiliated with the nursing home. Of the 13 pos...

Texas Department of Emergency Management to offer second mobile testing site

A second mobile drive through COVID-19 testing site by the Texas National Guard will be in Brownwood on Saturday, May 16 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Coggin Intermediate School gym parking lot located at 800 Rogan Street. The drive-through test is free, but ...

Texas Department of Emergency Management to offer mobile COVID-19 testing

Texas National Guard mobile COVID-19 testing team will be in Brownwood on Tuesday, May 12 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Coggin Intermediate School gym parking lot, south of the overpass on Austin Ave. The mobile testing team will be equipped to conduct over 1...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update 5/4/2020

On Monday May 4, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 13 negative test results and 2 positive test results. Of the two confirmed positive test results, one is a resident of the same nursing home as the other positive cases. The seco...

Funding Still Available for Small Businesses through Payroll Protection Program

A second wave of funding became available this week for small businesses through the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP), and several Brown County lenders continue to participate in the program to help get needed funds into the hands of small busines...

Brownwood / Brown County Update 4/29/2020

On Wednesday April 29, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 6 negative test results and 2 positive test results. Of the two confirmed positive test results, one is a resident of the same nursing home as the other positive cases. The...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update 4/27/2020

On Monday April 27, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 62 total test results. There are 56 total negative test results; 49 are employees of the nursing home and 7 are from the general public. There are 6 positive test results, all...

Governor to Allow Retail Stores & Restaurants to Open Friday with Limited Occupancy

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the State of Texas will start allowing retail stores and restaurants to re-open on Friday, May 1st after his previous stay-at-home order expires on Thursday to help economic conditions as a result of the COVID-19 ...

The Governor's Report to Open Texas

The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, and culture.

Hendrick takes steps to expand access to local, mission-driven healthcare

Hendrick Health System has signed agreements to purchase Abilene Regional Medical Center (Abilene Regional) and Brownwood Regional Medical Center (Brownwood Regional) from affiliates of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS). The organizations anticipate fi...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update 4/26/2020

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received results from a local nursing home’s private testing of their residents. There were 31 negative test results and 11 positive test results. One of the positive test r...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

On Thursday, April 23, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department  received three negative  test  results and  four positive results, making a total of 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases  in Brown County.   

 The four positive results were receiv...

Health Department receives 2 negative test results and 1 positive result

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received two negative test results and one positive result, making a total of 13 COVID-19 cases in Brown County.  

Case number 13 is a woman in her 30s and an employee of th...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On Wednesday, April 15 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received a total of 16 negative test results and one positive result, making a total of 12 COVID-19 cases in Brown County.

Case number 12 is a resident of the same nursing home in Brownwoo...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department receives 12 negative test result,1 positive result, and ann

On Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received a total of 12 negative test results and one positive result, making a total of 11 COVID-19 cases in Brown County.   

Case number 11 is a...

Use of Cloth Face Coverings Recommended by CDC

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

City Increases Online Services and Closes Drive Through Window

The City of Brownwood is taking additional operational steps to continue to help slow the spread of COVID-19. These operational changes are effective Monday, 4/13/2020. If you have any questions, please contact Brownwood City Hall at 325-646-5775.

All city...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Receives 13 Negative and 2 Positive Tests

 On April 8, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 13 negative test results and two positive test results, making a total of eight COVID-19 cases in Brown County. 

The two confirmed cases are residents of the same nu...

Update: Brown County Health Department Receives Additional Positive Test

On April 4, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received an additional positive case result making a total of six COVID-19 cases in Brown County. 

The sixth confirmed case was received at 9:30 pm. The patient is female in her 60s wh...

Brown County COVID-19 Case Updates

Updated: Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Receives Additional Positive Test4/4/20 10:20 PM

 On April 4, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received an additional positive case result making a total of six COVID-19 cases in ...

VIDEO: Revised Recommendation Regarding Brookshire’s Exposure

At approximately 4:00 p.m., on April 2, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received the test result of the fourth case of COVID-19 in Brown County. As previously released, the woman was an employee at Brookshire’s at 1400 Austin ...

Updated: Fourth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Brown County

Update as of 4/03/2020:The Brownwood-Brown County Health Department released the workplace of the fourth confirmed case due the amount of possible public exposure. The Health Department is recommending a 14-day self-isolation based on CDC guidelines for t...

What is classified as an Essential Business?

In light of the order issued by Governor Abbot yesterday, Brown County, City of Brownwood, City of Early, City of Bangs, and the City of Blanket are issuing the following press release to assist the public in understanding what is permitted and what is pr...

VIDEO: City of Brownwood issues limited Stay at Home Order

Mayor Stephen Haynes explains the limited Stay at Home Order issued on March 26, 2020 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Haynes explains the common sense approach to limit spread and continue preventative measures. 

This order &am...

VIDEO: City Offers Alternate Service Options as Facilities Close to Walk-In Traffic

As part of the City of Brownwood’s continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brownwood City Hall, the Health Department, WIC, Municipal Court and the Airport will close to walk-in customers beginning Thursday, March 26. The City will continue...

A Letter to the Brownwood Community

March 25, 2020

Letter to the Community – Brownwood Area

I’m writing today with an update on Brownwood Regional Medical Center’s preparation for the presence of COVID-19 in Brownwood/Brown County area. Our executive and departme...

VIDEO: Chief Eric Hicks provides community update

Brownwood Fire Chief Eric Hicks provides a quick update regarding COVID-19 and the precautions taken by the Brownwood Fire Department.

For local information regarding COVID-19 in Brown County please visit www.brownwoodtexas.gov/health. See captioned video ...

BRMC Clinics annouce changes to patient services and visit locations

One Source Express Care and One Source Early -Changes to patient services and visit locations.

On Monday, March 23, ALL clinics associated with Brownwood Regional Medical Center will be implementing restrictive or delayed access to each of their locations....

Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Brown County

On March 18, 2020, the Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department confirmed a case of the COVID-19 virus (2019-nCoV, previously known as novel coronavirus) in Brown County.

The confirmed case was a result of international travel. The patient, is female in h...

Brownwood / Brown County Health Department shares prevention tips to remember as Coronavirus spreads

The City of Brownwood is closely monitoring the national outbreak of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. The City is working with our public health partners to ensure the city has best practices in place for the general public.

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Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On July 1, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced eight positive COVID-19 test results, and 21 negatives.

On July 1, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced eight positive COVID-19 test results, and 21 negatives.

• A male in his 50s
• A female in her 20s
• A female in her 20s
• A male in his 40s
• A male in his 20s
• A female in her teens
• A female in her 40...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

On June 30, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced four positive COVID-19 test results, and 6 negatives.

On June 30, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced four positive COVID-19 test results and 6 negatives.

• A female in her 40s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A male in his 30s, who has had no travel out of the county.
• A female in h...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On June 29, 2020, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced five positive COVID-19 test results, 37 negatives, and 3 recoveries.

• A male in his 20s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A female in her 20s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A female in her 50s, who has had no travel out of the county.
• A male in his 50s, who has had travel out of the county.
• A female in her 20s, who...

Mobile COVID-19 testing in Brownwood on Wednesday, July 1.

Texas National Guard mobile COVID-19 testing team will be in Brownwood on Wednesday, July 1 from 10 am to 5 pm

Texas National Guard mobile COVID-19 testing team will be in Brownwood on Wednesday, July 1 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Coggin Intermediate School gym parking lot located at 800 Rogan Street. The mobile testing team will be equipped to conduct over 100 test...

City of Brownwood Announces Closure for Independence Day

Brownwood City Hall and other non-emergency facilities will close Friday, July 3 to celebrate Independence Day.

Brownwood City Hall and other non-emergency facilities will close Friday, July 3 to celebrate Independence Day. 

The Aquatic Center will be opened Friday, July 3, 2020 and closed Saturday, July 4, 2020 for Independence Day. If you have any questio...

Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department Update

On June 24, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received one positive COVID-19 test result, and 16 negative results.

On June 24, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received one positive COVID-19 test result, 16 negatives, and 1 recovery. The positive is a male in his 70’s who had contact with a current positive.

There are currently seven active c...

BMDD approves reimbursement grant program for innovating business model

he Brownwood Municipal Development District (BMDD) has approved a reimbursement grant program to support local businesses who are adapting and innovating their operations for post-COVID success.

BROWNWOOD, Texas — The Brownwood Municipal Development District (BMDD) has approved a reimbursement grant program to support local businesses who are adapting and innovating their operations for post-COVID success.

The Brownwood Innovation and Ex...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On June 18, 2020 the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced one positive COVID-19 test result, 19 negatives, and one recovery.

 The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced one positive COVID-19 test result, 19 negatives, and one recovery. The positive is a male in his 60’s with no recent travel out of Brown County and has had no contact with a known ...

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

On June 15, 2020 the Brownwood/ Brown County Health Department announced one positive, 34 negative, and 3 recoveries.

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department announced one positive COVID-19 test result. The positive is a male in his 30’s who is a healthcare worker. He is currently isolating out of the county. Prior to his test he wore masks when in the com...

Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center and Wiggins Pool to open for the season

City of Brownwood pools are set to reopen for season with additional safety precautions and 50% occupancy.

As of the revised June 3, 2020 “Minimum Standard Health Protocols” the outdoor swimming pools may operate up to 50% of the normal operating limits. The Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center occupancy capacity is 424 people, at 50% the aquat...

Lehnis Railroad Museum to reopen for Family Day

On Saturday, June 6, 2020, the Martin and Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum will be reopened to the public.

On June 6, the Martin and Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum will be opening its doors to the public for its first Family Day in two and half months. Museum staff have been working hard over the past months to continue museum services from a distance, such as...

Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19.

Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Update

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received one positive COVID-19 test result over the weekend.

The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received one positive COVID-19 test result over the weekend. The person has not been in Brown County for two weeks, nor was he tested in Brown County, because he is working out of town. He is in isolation outsi...