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BRADY – The Brownwood Lions concluded their stay at the Brady tournament Saturday with a 65-55 triumph over the San…
The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at…
According to the office of District Attorney Micheal Murray, a felony case was recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court,…
Early Lady Horns 45, Millsap 14 EARLY – The Early Lady Horns opened District 8-3A action Friday night with a…
For the sixth time this year, the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets reached triple figures in points, improving to 9-3 overall…
The Howard Payne Lady Jackets stretched their win streak to three games with an 85-40 victory over Centenary Friday night…
The No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions held the Hamilton Lady Bulldogs without a point the first 5:11 of the contest,…
Jordan Gilbert (24) scored 16 points in the win over Eldorado for Brownwood (7-6), which concludes tournament action SaturdayBRADY –…
The annual KOXE-KBWD Two-Steppin’ for Toys event, along with the Wendlee Brodcasting Toy Drive, will both take place during normal…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from December 5 through December 11: Jasper, Brandon James,…
Brownwood City Hall and other non-emergency facilities will close on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. Regular operating hours…
What I am about to admit to may cost me some street cred and raise a few eyebrows, but I…
Brookesmith Lady Mustangs 35, Rising Star 10 RISING STAR – The Class A No. 22 Brookesmith Lady Mustangs improved to…
Photos courtesy of Stuart Morris Lake Brownwood State Park conducted a prescribed burn on Thursday to further its natural resource…
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions returned to the win column in the first game at the Brady tournament Thursday, knocking…
Howard Payne University’s Moot Court Team recently competed in and received several honors at the American Moot Court Association Regional…
According to The National Retail Federation, American consumers spent $655.8 billion on the holidays (excluding automobiles, gasoline and restaurants) in…
The Lehnis Railroad Museum & Visitor Center and Visit Brownwood, in partnership with the City of Brownwood, announce the launch…
This coming summer, Howard Payne University students will have the unique opportunity to study abroad in Seville, Spain for a…
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Obituaries
Edmund Walter Wade
Edmund Walter Wade, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Services will be at Heartland Funeral Home 2:00 PM,…
Cayden Andrew McBee
Cayden Andrew McBee, age 20, was born on June 12, 2005, and passed away in a tragic car accident on…
Kelly Lynn Rogers
Kelly Lynn Rogers, 55, of Brownwood, Texas passed away Sunday, December 7th, 2025. A visitation with her family will be…
Elizabeth Ann Tumlinson
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Liz Tumlinson on December 6th, 2025. Born on February 12th,…
Charlie J. Henry
Charlie J. Henry, 100, passed away December 8, 2025, in Brownwood, Tx. A visitation for Charlie will be held from…
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PHOTOS: Early’s Holly Jolly Tree Trail Grand Opening
December 7, 2025
Images from Sunday night’s event that included cookies, cocoa, and Christmas carols at the Early Town Center. This year, the
ROC gives away more than 200 free food boxes during 2nd annual Holiday Blessing
December 6, 2025
For the second year in a row, members of Revitalizing Our Community (ROC) packed more than 200 food boxes which
PHOTOS: Christmas Under the Stars Downtown Parade 2025
December 5, 2025
More than 150 images from Thursday night’s annual holiday event, courtesy of Dee Hail – Be Okay Photography. If you
PHOTOS: Brownwood, Early Christmas Tree Lightings
December 2, 2025
More than 70 images from events in Brownwood and Early Tuesday night to kick off the holiday season:
County Judge Pro Tem Joel Kelton issues statement
December 1, 2025
Brown County Judge Pro Tem Joel Kelton issued the following statement Monday afternoon: On Thursday, November 20, 2025, a Brown
Frank E. Griffin assigned Brown County Judge’s role through Feb. 28
December 1, 2025
The State of Texas Seventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas on Nov. 25 issued an order of assignment by the
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: College football playoffs
Well, today I planned on sitting here and telling you, shockingly, that the University of Texas made the playoffs. It’s just not what I expected. I thought Texas would sneak in at the end and get the…
DIANE ADAMS: FM 1467 – A pioneer route along Blanket Creek
“Farm to Market Road 1467 between Blanket and Zephyr is nine and one-tenth miles long. Part of this road was the old Zephyr — Brownwood road, over which covered wagons travelled for many years,” reads an entry…
UNDER THE STETSON: Rudolph
What I am about to admit to may cost me some street cred and raise a few eyebrows, but I sat on my couch for ninety minutes last night with my dog Cash and watched Rudolph the…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Behind the masks
If all the COVID-19 stories were laid end to end and submerged, it might be a good thing. Most of us think of this acronym (Corona Virus Disease-2019) in negative terms. However, just as some first century Christians wondered…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Professional vs. Graduate Degrees – higher education returns to 1965
Legacy news and social media have exploded into a panic with the Department of Education’s recent announcement about reinstating amendments made to the 1965 Higher Education Act. Included in the legislation text of the One Big Beautiful…
Pfluger Fly-By: December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another busy week…
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Ask an Expert: Six Tips for Holiday Spending
According to The National Retail Federation, American consumers spent $655.8 billion on the holidays (excluding automobiles, gasoline and restaurants) in 2016. Consumer spending is expected to increase by up to 4 percent this holiday season. Determining how…
American Legion Post 196 donates $2,400 to 10 furloughed Federal Civil Service workers
Your local community American Legion Post 196 from Brownwood has provided financial assistance to 10 Federal Civilian Workers from Camp Bowie during the first week of November 2025. Recently, American Legion Post 196 made an inquiry as…
Sentence handed down for Possession, Injury to Elderly
According to the office of District Attorney Micheal Murray, a felony case was recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court, Judge Mike Smith, presiding. Derek Lynn Cochran, on probation for the felony offense of Possession of a…
Fishing Reports 12/10/25
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 10: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 57 degrees; 2.56 feet below pool. Black bass to 7.84 pounds are good…
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Statewide News
Child Predator from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for December
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant William Herrera Zamora – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba…
A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January
By Alex Nguyen / Texas Tribune Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging…
Child Sex Offender from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for November
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Ismael Arias – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba –…
Texas Increases Opportunities For Kinship Foster Families
HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission…
Texas Celebrates Over 3 Million Active Texas Business Entities
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson this week announced that Texas has exceeded 3 million…
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- Vegan activists launch 'hateful' attacks on restaurant after it adds chicken, fish to its menu December 13, 2025 Ashley J. DiMella