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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…
Brownwood High holds Academic Awards Ceremony
- May 28, 2024 11:42 am·
The Brownwood High School (BHS) Academic Awards Ceremony was held Thursday, May 23 in the BHS Auditorium. Students were honored…
2 pounds of meth, 11 grams of cocaine seized in recent traffic stop
- May 28, 2024 11:33 am·
The Brownwood Police Department recently issued the following press release: On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Brownwood Police Department, Coleman…
48th Annual Heartland Rod Run, set for June 1, moves to new location at Festival Park
- May 28, 2024 6:33 am·
The 48th annual Heartland Rod Run, hosted by the Heartland Cruisers, is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at its new…
14u Bombers Sheffield earn third tournament championship
- May 28, 2024 5:46 am·
The 14u state tourney got rained out last weekend, so 14u Bombers Sheffield played in a summer showdown tournament that…
Bombers 12u Sheffield win Summer Sizzler
- May 28, 2024 5:45 am·
The Bombers 12u Sheffield girls were undefeated this weekend. They beat a team in the championship in an ITB! The…
Polls open today for Commissioner, JP runoff elections
- May 28, 2024 5:39 am·
Polls are open today – Tuesday, May 28 – from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cast ballots in the…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Close Enough for Government Work
- May 28, 2024 5:25 am·
In the growing-up years of long ago, close enough was usually good enough. Precision rules now, though, and “guestimates” that…
Library Summer Reading Club Begins May 31
- May 28, 2024 4:30 am·
The “Summer Reading Club” at the Brownwood Community Library is back this year and begins soon. Sign-ups begin on Friday,…
Memorial Day Observances at Eastlawn, Veterans Memorial
- May 27, 2024 4:49 pm·
At Monday’s Memorial Day service at Veterans Park, the Central Texas Veterans Association honored Brownwood native S.J. “Skipper” Howard…
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Obituaries
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…
Don Lee
Don Lee, 85, passed away May 24, 2024, at Hendricks Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas. Don Alton Lee was born…
Janet Lee Hoffman
Janet Hoffman, born July 12, 1960, in San Angelo, Tx to David Wells and Joyce Wells-White. She survived by siblings…
Mary Lucy Mackey
Mary Lucy Mackey, 84, of Early, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. In accordance to her wishes,…
Trending Stories
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
Two new members sworn in during Early ISD Board of Trustees meeting
May 20, 2024
EARLY – During Monday night’s meeting, two new members took the oath of office and joined the Early ISD Board of Trustees. Jonathan McCullough was voted on May 4 to take over Place 1 from Chance Barr,
‘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: Glenn Miller Band in Brownwood
Sometime during the early years of WWII, big band leader Glenn Miller and his smaller, war-years orchestra, toured America building support for the war effort. It was probably 1942 when the superstar and his band (probably) played…
- May 26, 2024 11:34 am·
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·
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Announcements /Public Notices
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·
Rash of vehicle burglaries takes place in Early over the weekend
The Early Police Department posted the following information on Facebook Tuesday afternoon: On Saturday, May 25 at approximately 9 am., Early Police Officers received a call of several personal identifying documents that were thrown into a business…
- May 28, 2024 5:32 pm·
Business
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
- Former Trump official wins tight Texas GOP primary runoff May 29, 2024 Brandon Gillespie
- On this day in history, May 29, 1851, Sojourner Truth delivers famed 'Ain’t I a Woman' speech May 29, 2024 Erica Lamberg
- Charlamagne tha God says he agrees with Robert De Niro: I also suffer from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' May 29, 2024 Joseph Wulfsohn
- GREG GUTFELD: As the Democratic Party becomes female, the Republican Party becomes more male May 29, 2024 Greg Gutfeld
- California burglaries committed by South American theft ring involve hidden cameras in shrubbery: authorities May 29, 2024 Greg Wehner
- Opposed by top Texas Republicans and Trump, state House speaker survives GOP primary runoff challenge May 29, 2024 Paul Steinhauser
- SEAN HANNITY: The system of justice has been turned into a tool for political retribution May 29, 2024 Fox News Staff
- Steelers QB Justin Fields shuts down kick returner rumor: 'I'm not here to do that' May 29, 2024 Chantz Martin
- Accused New York City serial puncher indicted on hate crime charges May 29, 2024 Louis Casiano
- Kylie Kelce has altercation with woman during apparent Jersey Shore date night: 'You're embarrassing yourself' May 29, 2024 Scott Thompson