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43-541: Tyc or TYC may refer to: Texas Youth Commission Tibetan Youth Congress Thomas Young Centre Torneos y Competencias , abbreviated as TyC Tycho Catalogue of stars, associated with the Hipparcos Catalogue People [ edit ] Jakub Tyc (born 1992), Polish figure skater Roman Týc (born 1974), Czech street artist Wojciech Tyc (born 1955), Polish footballer Topics referred to by

86-603: A family was $ 33,991. Males had a median income of $ 29,090 versus $ 18,905 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,158. About 18.2% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over. The Texas Juvenile Justice Department operates the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex in Brownwood. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates

129-425: A jail or imprisonment) or "conduct in need of supervision" or a "CINS violation" (an act that refers to conduct that, if committed by an adult, would result in a fine, or conduct that may only be committed by children such as truancy). If a juvenile received an "adjudication," it is a finding that the juvenile committed "delinquent conduct" or a "CINS violation," equivalent to a conviction in an adult court system. Among

172-461: A six-story, 343,000 square feet (31,900 m ) parking garage. Brown-Heatley, in addition to being the headquarters of TYC, also serves as the headquarters of another state agency. Brownwood, Texas Brownwood is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, Texas , United States. The population was 18,862 as of the 2020 census . Brownwood is in the Texas Hill Country and

215-652: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Texas Youth Commission The Gilmer-Aikin Laws in 1949 established the Texas Youth Development Council. In 1957 the state reorganized the agencies, placing the juvenile corrections system and homes for dependent and neglected children into the Texas Youth Council. In 1983 the Texas Legislature gave

258-471: Is home of Lake Brownwood State Park, a 538-acre (2.18 km ) area that opened in 1938. Pecan Bayou is a major tributary of the Colorado River . Due to the damming of the area to form Lake Brownwood, the bayou has a shallow depth and little flow downstream from Brownwood. During heavy rains, the bayou often floods. It runs northwest to southeast and serves as a boundary between Brownwood and Early. As of

301-505: Is home to Howard Payne University , which was founded in 1889. The original site of the Brown County seat of Brownwood was east of Pecan Bayou . A dispute arose over land and water rights, and the settlers were forced to find a new location. Greenleaf Fisk donated 60 acres (24 ha) to relocate the county seat to the west side of the bayou, on what is now the current site of Brownwood, and 100 additional acres for county use. The town

344-528: Is no set end date to the sentences. The commission defines a minimum stay or period of confinement, between 9 and 24 months, (known as a minimum length of stay or MLOS) or (Minimum Period of Confinement or MPOC) for each offender with an indeterminate sentence, and the prisoner may be released from custody depending on his or her participation in the program. The child may stay in TYC custody until reaching 19 years of age. Some courts set specific sentences for TYC offenders;

387-644: Is on the Howard Payne campus. Brownwood is also the home of a West Texas campus of the Texas State Technical College System . Computer-aided drafting and design, digital imaging and design, software and business accounting, associate degree nursing, chemical dependency counseling, health information technology, computer network systems and administration, computer science database and web programming technology, emergency medical technology (paramedics), mechatronics, and welding technology are some of

430-574: Is the lion, with school colors of maroon and white. The school was tied for most state championships in high school football , with seven, the last coming in 1981, until Celina won its eighth state championship in 2007. Gordon Wood , who coached at Brownwood High for a quarter-century, retired in 1985 as one of the greatest coaches in Texas history, with 396 wins. He was recently surpassed by former Celina and Pilot Point coach G. A. Moore . Many athletes from surrounding communities move to Brownwood to play for

473-579: The 2020 United States census , there were 18,862 people, 7,167 households, and 4,367 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, 18,813 people, 7,110 households, and 4,664 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,493.2 inhabitants per square mile (576.5/km ). The 8,169 housing units averaged 648.4 per square mile (250.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 82.74% White, 5.51% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 8.47% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 21.34% of

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516-688: The Convention on the Rights of the Child and articles 7 and 10 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights . In an official press release, Conservator Nedelkoff responded to the lawsuit saying he was "disappointed" and that he "look[s] forward to working with the ACLU, along with our Texas advocacy partners, to address all concerns mentioned in this lawsuit," and Ombudsman Will Harrell stated that he

559-620: The Köppen climate classification , Brownwood has a humid subtropical climate , Cfa on climate maps. Lake Brownwood is 7 miles (11 km) north of the city. The lake is a 7,300-acre (30 km ) reservoir created by damming the Pecan Bayou. There are a wide variety of fish in the lake: largemouth bass , smallmouth bass , white bass , striped bass , white crappie , yellow and flathead catfish , sunfish ( perch ), and alligator gar . Camping, waterskiing, jet skiing, and boating are available. It

602-580: The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ): The Coke County Juvenile Justice Center, located in unincorporated Coke County , south of Bronte , was a 200-bed secure facility operated by the GEO Group (formerly Wackenhut Corrections Corp.) and contracted by the TYC. Originally designed for girls, it was changed into an all boy facility in 1998. In 2006, 19-year-old Robert Schulze, an inmate incarcerated at Coke who had earlier said that he felt unsafe at

645-623: The Texas Rangers and the FBI in February and March 2005, two of the highest-ranking officials at the school, assistant superintendent Ray Brookins and principal John Paul Hernandez had been accused of having sexual relations with several students over an extended period. On February 28 Republican Governor Rick Perry dismissed chairman Pete C. Alfaro, who had been named to the commission in 1995 by then Republican governor George W. Bush , and called for

688-408: The 2000 census from 18,813 to reflect more accurate figures of 20,407. The city was categorized in 2003 as a micropolitan statistical area . The federal Office of Management and Budget has issued a definition of micropolitan statistical areas as "an urban cluster of at least 10,000, but less than 50,000 population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with

731-1006: The Brownwood District Parole Office in the city. The United States Postal Service operates the Brownwood Post Office. Almost all of the city is in the Brownwood Independent School District . The portion around Brownwood Regional Airport is in the Early Independent School District . Brownwood High School has a strong tradition of nonsports UIL participation, including academic competitions and drama (one-act plays). Other opportunities for student participation include band, DECA , FFA , drill team (the Lionettes), Key Club , student council, Students Against Destructive Decisions , and National Honor Society . The BHS mascot

774-533: The Gatesville school closed in 1979. The Sheffield Boot Camp, which opened in 1995, closed on March 31, 2008. The West Texas State School in unincorporated Ward County closed in 2010. The West Texas State School and the Victory Field Correctional Academy in unincorporated Wilbarger County will officially close by August 31, 2010. The following former TYC facilities were transferred to

817-570: The Mother-Baby Program, which cares for teenage mothers and their children. The 76th Texas Legislature passed the Senate Bill 1607, a bill written by state senator John Whitmire and co-sponsored by state representative Ray Allen , in 1999, establishing the Mother-Baby Program. The Women In Need of Greater Strengths (WINGS) program is located near Marion , north of San Antonio . The facilities can house 14 mothers and their children. Girls at

860-589: The Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex in Brownwood . The Marlin Orientation and Assessment Unit, located in Marlin , served as the place of orientation for children of both sexes being committed into TYC from the facility's opening in 1995 to its transfer out of TYC in 2007. In the 1960s TYC's reception center for boys was in Gatesville and its reception center for girls was in Brownwood. TYC offenders may use

903-678: The Ron Jackson youth facility may participate in the Pairing Achievement With Service (PAWS) program; in the program girls take care of dogs from local animal shelters. The girls research the dog breeds and write autobiographies and community success plans for their dogs. The Texas Youth Commission is headquartered in the Brown-Heatly Building in Austin . Brown-Heatley, a seven-story, 276,000 square feet (25,600 m ), has

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946-617: The TYC will have six secure facilities remaining. On December 1, 2011, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department was formed, replacing TYC and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission . On 23 February 2007, The Texas Observer published a news story detailing allegations of child sexual abuse by staff members at the West Texas State School near Pyote . Following an investigation by

989-631: The TYC, 43% of the inmates admitted to being members of gangs during intake. 16 was the median age of commitment. As of 2010 of the children with known citizenships who were in secure facilities, in halfway houses, in contract programs, and on parole, 3,925 (93.68%) were Citizens of the United States . 224 (5.35%) were citizens of Mexico . Other countries represented included Australia , Canada , Colombia , Costa Rica , Cuba , El Salvador , Guatemala , Honduras , Indonesia , Iraq , South Korea , Pakistan , Russia , Venezuela , and Vietnam . At

1032-467: The agency its current name, the Texas Youth Commission. In September 2008 the TYC had 2,200 inmates, half the number it had 18 months previously. On June 3, 2011, the TYC announced that it was closing three facilities by August 31, 2011, affecting 700 employees and 400 prisoners, due to state budget cuts. The governing board selected the three facilities that would close. After the closings

1075-523: The agency until the age of 21. Offenders with determinate sentences occupy about 20% of the slots at high restriction facilities. Upon admittance to the TYC system, offenders undergo orientation and are placed in assessment units before being sent to their final assignments. Boys are sent to the McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility in unincorporated McLennan County , near Mart . Girls are sent to

1118-594: The city line in Early, U.S. Route 183 leads north 46 miles (74 km) to Cisco and Interstate 20 , the closest Interstate highway. According to the United States Census Bureau , Brownwood has an area of 14.9 square miles (38.5 km ), of which 14.8 square miles (38.4 km ) is land and 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km ), or 0.17%, is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to

1161-716: The core, as measured by commuting ties." A dispute over water rights created the adjacent city of Early . The two cities are separated by the Pecan Bayou, one of five major tributaries of the Colorado River of Texas. Brownwood is south of the center of Brown County, west of the Pecan Bayou . It is bordered to the east by the city of Early. Several U.S. Highways pass through the city. Routes 84 and 67 lead west toward Bangs and Santa Anna . U.S. Route 377 leads southwest toward Brady . All three highways head east into Early, where 67 and 377 continue northeast toward Comanche , while 84 leads southeast toward Goldthwaite . Just over

1204-522: The courses offered at the TSTC campus. Brownwood is served by the following highways: US 67 , US 84 , US 183 , US 377 , and Texas State Highway 279 . The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad , Fort Worth and Western Railroad , and Texas Rock Crusher Railway also serve the Brownwood area. Brownwood is served by Brownwood Regional Airport . The airport has two runways: 17/35, a 5599 × 150-ft (1707 × 46-m) asphalt runway (30,000 lb per wheel), and 13/31,

1247-650: The dismissal of acting executive director Neil Nichols. On March 2, more allegations surfaced of sexual abuse at the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Facility in Brownwood , leaving McAllen Democrat Juan Hinojosa to state that the situation at Pyote "is not an isolated incident." The same day, the Austin American-Statesman reported its possession of an internal report on the sexual abuse misconduct investigations, with four extra paragraphs that were redacted in

1290-503: The facility - for example, when they finish a work assignment within the prison - girls are subject to invasive strip searches. When girls resist, guards regularly use physical force, pepper spray, handcuffs and leather straps to force them to comply," and that the "treatment the girls have suffered violates their constitutional rights under the Fourth , Fifth , Eighth , and Fourteenth Amendments" as well as articles 3, 19, 23, 34, 37, and 39 of

1333-550: The facility, hanged himself in his cell. In 2007, after the TYC inspected the facility, the TYC moved the approximately 200 youth it contracted to the center out of the Coke County facility and caused it to close. During the life of the Coke County facility, Wackenhut received criticism from the media for how it operated the center. The following closed in 2011: As of 2010 the Texas Youth Commission contracted with 12 third party facilities for contract placement: The TYC includes

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1376-582: The final public version detailing involvement of several top officials in 2005. Also on the same day, Gov. Rick Perry appointed Jay Kimbrough as "Special Master". As the scandal gained public attention, more allegations were uncovered. The TYC admitted that at least 10 teenage boys were victimized at the West Texas State School, and newspapers reported on some 750 complaints of sexual misconduct against correctional officers and other TYC employees since January 2000. TYC Inspector General Ray Worsham

1419-445: The internet while working on certain projects for school; they are never allowed to access e-mail accounts and social networking sites like Facebook , MySpace , and Twitter . In the fiscal year of 2009, of the children incarcerated at TYC facilities, 48% of new arrivals had committed violent offenses. Of the population, 91% were male and 9% were female. 45% were Hispanic, 40% were African-American, and 20% were White. According to

1462-541: The maroon and white. Brownwood is home to Howard Payne University . The university's teams achieved national championship status in 1957 and 1964 in NAIA Cross Country, and in 2008 with NCAA Division III Women's Basketball. The Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom, a museum with recreations of famous rooms in American history, such as Independence Hall , and a 32-foot-high (9.8 m) mural depicting Biblical history,

1505-420: The population. Of the 7,110 households, 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were not families. About 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size

1548-480: The possible outcomes for youth adjudicated for "delinquent conduct" is being sent to a TYC institution. Juvenile court judges sentence youth offenders to the custody of the TYC. Juveniles in TYC can be classified as either General Offenders, Level A or B Violent Offenders, Firearms Offenders, Controlled Substance Dealers, or Chronic Serious Offenders. They either receive a determinate or indeterminate sentence. Most offenders receive indeterminate sentences, meaning there

1591-457: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title TYC . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=TYC&oldid=1006702592 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description

1634-403: The sentences may be up to 40 years. If TYC officials determine that the offender satisfactorily completed the TYC program while in TYC custody, the offender may serve the rest of his or her court-defined sentence while on adult parole instead of serving time in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) adult prison. A child committed to the TYC system on or before June 7, 2007, may be held by

1677-598: The time of its closure, the TYC operated correctional institutions and halfway houses. Institutions: Halfway houses: In 1974 federal judge William Wayne Justice ruled on Morales v. Turman . He ordered the Texas Youth Council to close the Gatesville State School and the Mountain View State School and to redesign the agency's juvenile corrections system. The Mountain View school closed in 1975, and

1720-399: Was 3.05. In the city, the population was distributed as 27.5% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 27,325, and for

1763-458: Was also "disappointed" and that "most of the allegations mentioned are being addressed." Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Treatment Dianne Gadow, ultimately responsible for Youth Rights , made no comment on the matter. In Texas a juvenile offender is a person who is at least 10 years of age but has not yet turned 17 while committing an act referred to as "delinquent conduct" (an act that, if committed by an adult, would result in confinement in

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1806-508: Was incorporated in 1884. During the Second World War, Brownwood was the location of U.S. Army Camp Bowie , which had a peak complement of over 80,000 soldiers. Camp Bowie serves as a training camp today at the intersection Farm-to-Market Roads 45 and 2126. On April 19, 1976, an F5 tornado struck near Brownwood, causing extensive damage, with 11 reported injuries, but no fatalities. Brownwood's census figures were re-evaluated after

1849-733: Was later implicated in the alteration of the misconduct investigations report. On 28 March, Gov. Perry appointed Kimbrough conservator of the TYC. On 13 June 2008, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a class action lawsuit , K.C. v. Nedelkoff , against the TYC on behalf of five girls and "all girls and young women who are now or in the future will be confined in Brownwood State School". The ACLU charged that girls were "regularly placed in punitive solitary confinement," that "[u]pon entering or exiting solitary confinement and on other occasions when they have not left

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