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Early One-Act Play reflects on journey to historic state championship
- May 29, 2024 2:36 pm·
[Story by Emily Hughitt] EARLY – For the first time in Early High School’s history, the EHS One-Act Play won…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Barking at the End of Civilization
- May 29, 2024 2:46 pm·
Sometimes a dog just needs to bark at a train going by in the night. Way far away. But the…
Early police arrest 13-year-old on charges of burglary, unauthorized use of vehicle
- May 29, 2024 3:19 pm·
The Early Police Department shared the following information on Facebook Wednesday afternoon: On Wednesday, May 29 approximately 8 a.m., Officers…
Fishing Reports 5/29/24
- May 29, 2024 5:25 pm·
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of May 29: LAKE…
Twelve from Ranger College honored with NISOD Excellence Awards
- May 29, 2024 4:37 pm·
In a resounding recognition of dedication and excellence in education, Ranger College is proud to announce that 12 of its…
Exhibit for BAA Artist of the Year Mary Green Engle on display in July
- May 29, 2024 10:59 am·
The Brownwood Art Association shared the following information on its Facebook page: Congratulations to “Artist of the Year: Mary Green…
Howard Payne University Pre-College Music students participate in Spring Festival
- May 29, 2024 10:42 am·
The Howard Payne University Pre-College Music program recently presented the Spring Festival, held in the Davidson Music Complex on the…
Dalton Hutchins takes over as Brownwood tennis head coach
- May 29, 2024 10:11 am·
Brownwood Lions athletic director Sammy Burnett on Wednesday announced that Dalton Hutchins is taking over as head tennis coach, replacing…
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka to take the Lyric stage June 1-2
- May 29, 2024 9:34 am·
The latest production at the Lyric Theatre is slated for Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 as Roald Dahl’s…
Reid defeats incumbent Shaw by 2 votes in Precinct 3 Commissioner race
- May 28, 2024 9:31 pm·
There will be two new Brown County Commissioners come 2025 as David ‘Doc’ Reid defeated incumbent Wayne Shaw by two…
Rash of vehicle burglaries takes place in Early over the weekend
- May 28, 2024 5:32 pm·
The Early Police Department posted the following information on Facebook Tuesday afternoon: On Saturday, May 25 at approximately 9 am.,…
Congressman Pfluger holds Town Hall at HPU’s Newbury Family Welcome Center
- May 28, 2024 5:23 pm·
U.S. Congressman August Pfluger, representing the Texas 11th District, stopped in Brownwood Tuesday morning at the Newbury Family Welcome Center…
Brownwood Art Center to host cultural events for Juneteenth
- May 28, 2024 3:57 pm·
June 19, 1865 – A significant moment in American history where communication of the Emancipation Proclamation was delivered two and…
Brownwood reveals pools for Saturday’s 7-on-7 state qualifier
- May 28, 2024 2:12 pm·
The Brownwood Lions will compete in their second of three 7-on-7 Division II state qualifying tournaments as they host their…
Camp Bowie Aquatic Center, Wiggins Pool to open June 4
- May 28, 2024 12:44 pm·
The Camp Bowie Family Aquatic Center and Wiggins Pool will open for the season on Tuesday, June 4th. The Camp…
Council approves tree dedication, memorial marker at Wiggins Park in honor of Jon Ochoa
- May 28, 2024 12:39 pm·
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved a tree dedication and memorial marker at Wiggins Park by…
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Obituaries
Elizabeth Ann Fuller
Elizabeth Ann Fuller, known affectionately as Libby, was a pillar of love, dedication, and warmth in the lives of her…
Henry Burl ‘Hank’ Greer Jr.
Henry Burl “Hank” Greer Jr., age 80, of Early, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The…
Brenda Stevens
Brenda Stevens, a cherished homemaker, wife, and mother, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Coleman, Texas, at the age…
Sherry Singleton Johnston
Sherry Singleton Johnston, passed away on May 25, 2024 with her family by her side at the age of 79.…
Melvin Rae
Funeral service for Melvin Rae, 92 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on Saturday, May…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: Memorial Day Weekend on Lake Brownwood
May 26, 2024
Nearly 30 images from Memorial Day weekend at Lake Brownwood, where as of 3:30 p.m. Sunday the lake level was at 1,420.99 feet – 3.91 feet below the spillway and 80.7 percent capacity – which is the
PHOTOS: Early Graduation Behind the Scenes
May 24, 2024
Pictures from the Class of 2024 preparing for Friday night’s ceremony at Longhorn Stadium
PHOTOS: Brown County Hail Storm
May 21, 2024
Facebook followers of BrownwoodNews.com submitted these photos from Tuesday night’s hail storm that moved through Brown County. The photos that appear in that gallery are as of 10:15 p.m. Tuesday night. Rain totals as much as 1.25
Blanket promotes Jalen Helms to role of head football coach
May 21, 2024
BLANKET – Blanket ISD announced Tuesday that Jalen Helms has been promoted to the role of head football coach for the 2024 campaign, replacing Michael Cherry who departed after two seasons. “My dad’s been a coach my
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Texas Country Reporter
I got to be a part of a show called Texas Country Reporter back in 2006. It came to my attention recently when I heard Bob Phillips, long time host of the program, was stepping away. He…
- May 27, 2024 5:35 am·
DIANE ADAMS: A Hot Wells renaissance?
I saw online that the property where the Hot Wells swimming pool used to be is now for sale. I wish I had an extra stash of money for this one. Hot Wells really is a piece…
- May 23, 2024 5:38 am·
UNDER THE STETSON: Rain
I am not sure what part of the country you are reading this column from but, here in Central Texas, we have gotten a tremendous amount of rain. The evidence was clear during a drive I made…
- May 24, 2024 5:34 am·
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Close Enough for Government Work
In the growing-up years of long ago, close enough was usually good enough. Precision rules now, though, and “guestimates” that were acceptable then don’t pass muster now. We commonly helped befuddled motorists, suggesting they turn on…
- May 28, 2024 5:25 am·
MICHAEL BUNKER: Barking at the End of Civilization
Sometimes a dog just needs to bark at a train going by in the night. Way far away. But the dog has to bark. One of the reasons I can confidently predict that there will be a…
- May 29, 2024 2:46 pm·
Pfluger Fly-By: May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Cleaning in Washington Ahead of Memorial Day, I was privileged to join a bipartisan group of veterans in Congress to clean and wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located on the National Mall…
- May 25, 2024 7:20 am·
Sports
Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites
That familiar buzz and bite means mosquito season in Texas is here, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist. Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist and professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture…
- May 23, 2024 1:08 pm·
Fishing Reports 5/22/24
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of May 22: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 77 degrees; 4.28 feet below pool. Water is dirty on the main lake…
- May 22, 2024 6:21 pm·
Early police arrest 13-year-old on charges of burglary, unauthorized use of vehicle
The Early Police Department shared the following information on Facebook Wednesday afternoon: On Wednesday, May 29 approximately 8 a.m., Officers with the Early Police Department arrested a 13-year-old juvenile male for 3 charges of burglary of a…
- May 29, 2024 3:19 pm·
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Statewide News
Operation Lone Star Continues To Arrest Gang Members, Fugitives
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
- May 25, 2024·
DPS Increases Memorial Day Traffic Enforcement
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging Texas motorists to heed driver safety tips and prepare for enhanced…
- May 21, 2024·
Operation Lone Star Deploys Drone Technology To Stop Illegal Crossings
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
- May 18, 2024·
DPS Dedicates Fallen Officers Memorial, Display in Austin
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today dedicated the new DPS Fallen Officers Memorial and display during…
- May 16, 2024·
Emerald ash borer moves south, confirmed in five new Texas counties
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) is confirmed in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan…
- May 15, 2024·
National News
- Co-hosts of 'The View' scramble to clarify author John Grisham was not considering assassinating SCOTUS judges May 29, 2024 Alexander Hall
- Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again, leaving 1 dead May 29, 2024
- Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone reportedly downed in Yemen May 29, 2024
- Bronny James officially staying in NBA Draft after weighing college return, negative talk from scouts: agent May 29, 2024 Ryan Morik
- Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Charges against Scottie Scheffler dropped, PGA Tour mourns Grayson Murray May 29, 2024 Fox News Staff
- Sleepy town thrust into chaos as out-of-control chickens ruin families' everyday lives May 29, 2024 Louis Casiano
- Warning for moms and dads about popular 'sharenting' trend May 29, 2024 Andrea Vacchiano
- Haiti's new prime minister vows to seek unity after he is selected by transitional council May 29, 2024
- Texas cat named 'Porridge,' hit by a car, needs a home where he can climb and be loved May 29, 2024 Christine Rousselle
- Kansas Gov. Kelly to call special legislative session over tax cuts May 29, 2024