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The Brownwood Education Foundation shared the following information: Brownwood Education Foundation is hosting our second annual BEF Claybird Club Challenge…
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Thursday morning: On 03/18/2026, Early Police Officers responded to the 700…
Nearly 50 images of Early and Bangs student-athletes competing in field events and the 3200 meters at Gordon Wood Stadium:…
The Kiwanis Club of Brownwood invites community non-profit partners to apply for grants for 2026. Each year the Brownwood Kiwanis…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court…
EDINBURG – Bangs Lady Dragon Valerie Razo placed fourth in the Class 2A 97-pound weight class at the Texas High…
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (HMC Brownwood) is giving the community the annual gift of wellness at the Hendrick Community Health…
EARLY – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour (BPT) returns to Texas next week, March 26-29, as Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented…
The 5th Annual Brown County Fair Association Ranch Rodeo will take place April 10-11 at the Earl Q. Wilson Arena…
Story and photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com “You have literally stepped into history.” Draco Miller spoke…
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns improved to 5-0 in District 8-3A softball action and 16-4 on the season behind…
The Brownwood Lions have shown glimpses of promise since their last outing at Morris Southall Field, winning four of the…
GLEN ROSE – The Brownwood Lady Lions overcame a four-run deficit by scoring seven runs in the top of the…
In their final tune-up prior to district competition, the Brownwood Lions captured the team championship, while the Brownwood Lady Lions…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 0046 hours,…
The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30…
During Tuesday afternoon’s meeting of the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board of Directors, Deputy City Manager Ray Tipton shared with…
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Obituaries
Kay Denise Dela Rosa
Kay Denise Dela Rosa, a cherished member of the Coleman community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at…
Jimmy Ray Knight
Jimmy “Jim” Ray Knight, 83, passed away from cancer on Friday, March 13th, 2026 at his home in Early, Brown…
Marion Elizabeth Sperrazza
Marion Sperrazza, 94 passed away on March 10, 2026. Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.…
John Richard Moseley
John Richard Moseley, a devoted servant of God and a beacon of love and wisdom in his community, entered into…
Ernest W. (Bubba) Kimbro
Ernest W. (Bubba) Kimbro was born to Y.W. and Virginia Hollan Kimbro on January 23, 1938 at a home in…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: Wheels That Move The World
March 14, 2026
On Saturday, the City of Brownwood and the Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum hosted the annual Wheels That Move
PHOTOS: NJCAA Basketball National Championship Tip Off Festival
March 10, 2026
Nearly 40 images from opening night at the Brownwood Event Center. Games for the 12 teams across the country begin
Early City Council approves agreement for sale of land in Town Center
March 10, 2026
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved agreements Tuesday that
Early High School FFA Tractor Tech Team takes top prize at state competition in Houston
March 9, 2026
HOUSTON – The Early High School FFA Tractor Team won the state competition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Lions procure outright 5-4A soccer championship with PK shootout victory over Stephenville
March 6, 2026
The last time the Brownwood Lions secured an outright district soccer championship, Michael Westerman was on the field, but as
Spiller Requests More Time For Electrical Line Project
March 6, 2026
State Representative David Spiller has requested more time for the selection of the route of a proposed electrical power line
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Assistant Coaches
I went off the deep end last week and took Arkansas to win the National Championship. I told you I would wait until today, which is Sunday, to go through my entire bracket. I’ve done…
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…
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…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort and his mailbox
My Uncle Mort is committed to establishing a “Go Fund Me” campaign for postal workers of America, retroactive to whenever early voting began. He suggests joint beneficiaries–directing one-half of the proceeds to whichever “save the trees”…
LUKE CLAYTON: Wild Pork Can Be Great Eating
Most folks that read my column, listen to my radio shows or watch my outdoor adventures on A Sportsmans Life TV show probably know I absolutely love hunting wild hogs and enjoying the pork from…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our communities in Congress. This week, I penned an op-ed in the…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Honor Ranch, sponsored by American Legion District 21, hosts grand opening Jan. 15
The grand opening of Honor Ranch, a rescue ranch sponsored by American Legion District 21, will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Honor Ranch is located at 3974 CR 104, between Brownwood…
Arrest made by Early Police for robbery
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Thursday morning: On 03/18/2026, Early Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Garmon Drive regarding an ex-employee of a business who was trying to take items and…
Major League Fishing returns to Early next weekend
EARLY – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour (BPT) returns to Texas next week, March 26-29, as Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown across the storied waters of O.H. Ivie and Lake…
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Statewide News
Authorities Arrest Multi-State Rapist in Oklahoma After Years-long Investigation
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been…
Gov. Abbott comments on mass shooting in Austin
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning:…
Governor Abbott Statement On Iranian Action
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on President Trump’s decisive action against the Iranian regime: “Texas stands…
Governor Abbott, President Trump Highlight Texas Energy Dominance
CORPUS CHRISTI — Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald J. Trump recently highlighted the strength of Texas’ booming economy at…
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in Houston and Waco
AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Carl Hegert…
National News
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- Pritzker's $5M push for ally sparks fury from Congressional Black Caucus: reports March 19, 2026 Adam Pack
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- Sen Kennedy urges 'smart lawyers' to rework SAVE America Act for simple-majority path March 19, 2026 Eric Mack
- Mystery drones fly near DC-area military base as Iran tensions escalate March 19, 2026 Morgan Phillips