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According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the January 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 11 true bills…
Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick Howard held meet and greets with the public in the last week.…
It was an afternoon when elements of Murphy’s Law loomed, not in cataclysmic ways, but merely gnawing tidbits of annoyance–for both…
The finishing touches to the 2025 Brownwood Lions football season were applied on the same day as the opponents for…
The six-man football landscape shifted for Brown County schools with Monday morning’s UIL realignment, particularly in Class A Division I.…
BANGS – The Bangs Dragons will again head east for postseason football action, but venture south in district play as…
EARLY – The Early Longhorns, coming off a share of their first district championship since 2007, are returning to Class…
The City of Coleman in partnership with Cornerstone Community Action Agency, proudly invites residents, neighbors, and visitors to celebrate a…
After being projected to be placed in each of the four regions in Class 4A Division II, the Brownwood Lions…
It used to be something if you could name this year’s opponents in the Super Bowl, Number XL (60). I…
Monday, Feb. 2 UIL Realignment Reveal, 9 a.m. *** Tuesday, Feb. 3 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood at Stephenville, 5:45…
CLYDE – The Brownwood Lady Lions placed first as a team, and the Lions were third overall in the final…
The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets overcame a 14-point first-half deficit to take a brief one-point lead in the second half,…
Amaris Ambriz knocked down a go-ahead three-pointer with seven seconds left, as the Howard Payne Lady Jackets erased an eight-point…
Written by Jan Green January – a time for new beginnings. This is when we look back on 2025 to…
Pictured are some of the entries for the 28th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit at the Depot Civic…
January 30, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week ‘cooped up’ in the house thanks…
Early Lady Horns 65, Breckenridge 28 EARLY – The Early Lady Horns remained in sole possession of second place in…
Had it not been for allowing 16 of the game’s first 18 points to District 6-4A fron-runner Glen Rose, the…
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Obituaries
Wanda Faye Connaway
Wanda Faye Connaway passed away on February 3, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1931, to…
Darlene Friar
Darlene Friar, 85, of Brady, Texas passed away on January 29, 2026, in College Station, Texas. Darlene was born March…
Donna Kay McGinty
Donna Kay Cobb, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Austin, Texas. A visitation for Donna will…
Gerald Glen McDaniel
Gerald (Gerry) Glen McDaniel, 85, departed this world on January 25, 2026 in Brownwood, TX. Visitation will be hosted at…
Billy Ray Burkett
Billy Ray Burkett, 80, passed away January 27, 2026. The family will host a visitation at 12:00 PM on Friday,…
Trending Stories
Artists submit works for 28th Annual Stars of Texas exhibit
January 31, 2026
Pictured are some of the entries for the 28th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit at the Depot Civic
HPU to host Chris Tomlin for a night of worship on April 15
January 29, 2026
Howard Payne University invites the public to an outdoor night of worship with Grammy-award winning musician Chris Tomlin, on Wednesday,
Another UIL realignment projection sends Brownwood football to 4A DII Region II
January 26, 2026
With the UIL’s biennial realignment just a week away, pundits continue to offer their prognostications on where schools will end
PHOTOS: Snow and sleet weekend in Brown County
January 25, 2026
Pictured are some of the more than 300 submissions received via the BrownwoodNews.com Facebook page Sunday morning of the winter
Mayor to ask City to seek request for proposal to study cost of connecting Riverside Park, Early Town Center
January 23, 2026
Near the conclusion of Mayor Stephen Haynes’ hour-long State of the City Address at the Brownwood Event Center Friday afternoon,
SWAT conducts search and arrest warrant, charges include Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Theft
January 23, 2026
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Friday afternoon: During the early morning hours of Friday, January 23,
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Super Bowl III
It used to be something if you could name this year’s opponents in the Super Bowl, Number XL (60). I can remember barely, who won Super Bowl Number 1. Well, it wasn’t “Super Bowl” until…
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: What could possibly go wrong?
It was an afternoon when elements of Murphy’s Law loomed, not in cataclysmic ways, but merely gnawing tidbits of annoyance–for both me and others–that harkened us back to lessons of a children’s book, The Little Engine That…
LUKE CLAYTON: Cabin Fever
Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week ‘cooped up’ in the house thanks to that Alberta clipper that came roaring down and turned much of the country into…
Pfluger Fly-By: January 30, 2026
January 30, 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. It was a great week back in TX-11!…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 29
January 2026 January 29th- “Pathways to Mastering Scholarships” Workshop, 5:30pm at Extension Office January 31st- NEW BCYF Workday, 8am at the Youth Fair Barns …
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…
Brown County Grand Jury Indictments January 2026
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the January 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 11 true bills were returned against 10 persons. Those indicted were: Kevin Lewis Kessinger: Assault against a peace officer Tabitha…
Fishing Reports 1/21/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 21. LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 54 degrees; 3.04 feet below pool. Black bass to 9.34 pounds are good…
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Statewide News
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response…
DPS Highlights the Impact of the AMBER Alert Program on National AMBER Alert Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the…
Governor Directs Investigations Into Potential Medicaid Fraud In Texas
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and…
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a…
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