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The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Thursday night: The Brownwood Fire Department responded to a report of…
The holiday season is officially upon us. From holiday shopping to traveling to see loved ones, there is plenty to…
LORENA – Following a 60-29 victory over College Station to start the Lorena tournament earlier Thursday, the No. 13 Brownwood…
May Tigers 64, Bluff Dale 38 HUCKABAY – The May Tigers moved to 2-0 on the season with a 64-38…
DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lions and Early Longhorns battled through double-overtime in their Dublin basketball tournament opener Thursday afternoon, with…
LORENA – The Class 4A No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions rebounded from just their second loss of the season with…
Howard Payne University surpassed this year’s GivingTuesday goals of raising $750,000 from 400 supporters. The total given on Tuesday, December…
Article by Brae Foust When it comes to Disney-based musicals, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? If…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 3: LAKE…
A two-vehicle accident on Monday, Dec. 1 in Brown County claimed the life of a Coleman teenager. Samantha Johnson, 17,…
The annual TexasBank Holiday Classic will take place Monday, Dec. 29 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 in a variety locations in…
Zoning Board of Adjustment Agenda Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall 501 Center Avenue,…
Jurors who were to report for jury duty in the Brown County Court of Brown County, on Monday, December 15,…
Early Lady Horns 38, May Lady Tigers 34 MAY – The Early Lady Horns slipped past the May Lady Tigers,…
More than 70 images from events in Brownwood and Early Tuesday night to kick off the holiday season:
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Obituaries
Justin Darrel Cupps
Justin Darrel Cupps passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the hospital in Brownwood with his mom, brother, daughter and…
Samantha Nell Johnson
Samantha Nell Johnson, born on October 2, 2008, in Abilene, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Brown County,…
Emily Rayne Smith
Emily Rayne Smith, affectionately known as “Emmy Rayne,” 24, of Coleman, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025, while undergoing…
Glenn Emmitt Burleson
Glenn Emmitt Burleson, 85, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2025. He was born on…
Juan Rodriguez
Juan Rodriguez, 71, of Albany, TX passed away on December 2, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family and…
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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
Brown County Emergency Alert System outage caused by targeted cyber attack
December 1, 2025
The Brown County Office of Emergency Management on Monday shared the following details regarding the Brown County Emergency Alert System
Third time’s the charm as Richland Springs eliminates Oglesby, 72-22
November 29, 2025
DUBLIN – For the past two seasons, the Richland Springs Coyotes’ path to a 10th six-man state championship has been
HOW TO COOK A TURKEY: Early Primary
November 26, 2025
Brown County first-graders share their recipes and instructions on how to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal:
HOW TO COOK A TURKEY: Coggin Elementary
November 26, 2025
Brown County first-graders share their recipes and instructions on how to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal:
Brownwood police officers receive Medals of Valor for response to July shooting incident
November 25, 2025
During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council at City Hall, Brownwood Police Chief James Fuller presented officers Kris
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Texas vs. Texas A&M
Well, the other night I watched what I thought was the best football game of the year. Man alive, I loved it! I especially loved the Longhorns winning because so many of the fans of the other…
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: Good Stuff
Here is a little turkey day info I dug up. The first “Day of Public Thanksgiving” was on Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789. For decades after that, the date and even the month for Thanksgiving moved around, with…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: When ignorance is bliss
Since when do I feel the freedom to “lump” more kinfolks into the bin already spilling over with “we-should-have-known-better” contents? Regrettably, we must make room for one more–my wife’s cousin. Paula Ward–wedded to Jason Ward of Christchurch, New…
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: November 21, 2025
November 21, 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 a busy week…
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Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 4
December 2025 December 4th- Extension Office closing early for Christmas parade, 3pm December 6th– Brown…
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…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Nov. 25
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday, November 24, 2025, at approximately 0946, Brown County Deputies were dispatched to CR 200 in Brownwood, TX in reference to a crisis intervention report.…
Fishing Reports 12/3/25
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 3: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 2.42 feet below pool. Black bass to 8 pounds are good…
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Statewide News
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…
The Magic and Chemistry of Fall Foliage Color
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The transition of trees’ colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks…
National News
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- Arkansas county jail becomes major ICE pipeline as arrests surge under Trump crackdown December 5, 2025 Michael Sinkewicz
- Russian spies infiltrate UK on cargo ships to scout military sites, find weaknesses December 5, 2025 Emma Bussey
- US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront December 5, 2025 Paulina Dedaj
- Mamdani says NYPD commissioner apologized after her brother called him 'enemy' of the Jewish people at gala December 5, 2025 Jasmine Baehr
- Rep Hakeem Jeffries questions SCORE Act motives, likens halted vote to Lane Kiffin’s LSU move amid NIL debate December 5, 2025 Chantz Martin
- Pirro calls suspected DC pipe bomber ‘quiet,’ reveals insight into his ‘low-key’ personal life December 5, 2025 Nora Moriarty
- Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting agrees to voluntarily leave US December 5, 2025 Alexandra Koch
- Katy Perry joins Justin Trudeau for high-profile diplomatic lunch meeting with former Japanese prime minister December 5, 2025 Tracy Wright
- NFL punter who was accused of threatening to kill opponent is nominated for prestigious Payton award December 5, 2025 Jackson Thompson