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The Texas Water Foundation (TWF) has announced the establishment of the Texas House Water Caucus, a new, bi-partisan collaborative focused…
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Brown and all surrounding counties from…
You know, sometimes I think I need to retrace Howard Payne basketball a little bit because there are not many…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em we are going to fix them! This is the goal of TNR Brownwood. On Thursday,…
*** Monday, Jan. 30 Coleman ISD – No School Cross Classical Academy – No School Brownwood Lions golf at Lampasas…
The San Angelo National Weather Service early on Tuesday morning extended the length of the Winter Storm Warning for Brown…
The City of Brownwood issued the following press release Monday afternoon: Due to forecasted precipitation and freezing temperatures over the…
North Lake VFD posted the following on its Facebook page: North Lake VFD is setting up a scholarship fund to…
DriveTexas.org, an online service from the Texas Department of Transportation, provides up-to-date driving conditions throughout the state. Visit DriveTexas.org and…
The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following press release at 9:50 a.m. Monday: The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT)…
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Brown County and West Central Texas from 3:00 am…
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit intake took place Friday and Saturday at the Depot Civic Center, with more…
KOXE Meteorologist Randy Turner provided this weather update Sunday morning concerning the upcoming winter weather event. “A trip to the…
The January 31st deadline to register for Centex Soccer is quickly approaching. Pick up the registration forms at Weakley-Watson ACE…
Architect Philip Frohman, built over 50 churches and cathedrals in the United States until his death in 1972. These range…
KWTX.com out of Waco reported Saturday morning that Texas DPS troopers responded to a major crash between two pick-up trucks…
Obituaries
Richard Harris
Richard Harris, age 65, of Brownwood passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, in San Saba County. Funeral Services for Richard…
Linda Beth Head
Linda Beth Head, 79, passed away on January 22nd, 2023. Linda was born May 27th, 1943, in Rogers, Texas. In…
Frances Niemann Kopp
Funeral services for Frances Niemann Kopp, 89, of Priddy, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at Zion…
Randall R. Russell
Funeral service for Randall R. Russell, 71 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on Thursday,…
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WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS
January 30, 2023
*** Monday, Jan. 30 Coleman ISD – No School Cross Classical Academy – No School Brownwood Lions golf at Lampasas postponed – Rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7 Cross Plains ISD – No school today, no athletic events
Mayor Presents State of the City Address
January 27, 2023
At today’s monthly luncheon of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes delivered his annual “State of the City” address. The first part of the presentation included some economic statistics: *** Unemployment in Brownwood
Providencia restaurant to occupy Texas Fun Co. location
January 27, 2023
During Friday’s State of the City address at Howard Payne University’s Bullion Suits, Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes announced Providencia restaurant will be the Mexican food establishment that will be housed on the ground floor of the Texas
Fire at former OYO Hotel causes estimated $75,000 worth of damage
January 26, 2023
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Thursday morning regarding Wednesday night’s fire at the site of the former OYO Hotel, located at 515 East Commerce: At 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, E9, E93, E92, C9, C93,
DIANE ADAMS: Who was Jim Ned?
January 26, 2023
The Jim Ned Creek, which begins in Taylor County, runs through Coleman and eventually into Brown where it’s dammed to form Lake Brownwood, is named for the Delaware Chief Jim Ned. It’s strange to have a creek
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Howard Payne basketball memories
You know, sometimes I think I need to retrace Howard Payne basketball a little bit because there are not many people who remember the “good old days”. Howard Payne was a dominant team when I started back…
MICHAEL BUNKER: What sign ordinances say about you
Not long ago, I talked to a good friend who is a business owner in Downtown Brownwood. He explained to me the onerous nature of the sign ordinances downtown and how hard it was for him (or…
DIANE ADAMS: Who was Jim Ned?
The Jim Ned Creek, which begins in Taylor County, runs through Coleman and eventually into Brown where it’s dammed to form Lake Brownwood, is named for the Delaware Chief Jim Ned. It’s strange to have a creek…
ATF Subjects Stabilizing Braces To Be Regulated Under Federal Law
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) finalized its rule regarding pistols with stabilizing braces. If you have a stabilizing brace for a pistol, or your pistol has a stabilizing brace on…
UNDER THE STETSON: Mix in Humility
The great UCLA Basketball Coach, John Wooden defined success as “the peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you’re capable.” Coach Wooden knew in order…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: On choosing the right roads
Undisputed star that he was during the golden era of major league baseball, this player has maintained a spirit of humility that others only dream of. His name is Bobby Richardson, embodied in a 5-9, 170 frame of…
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Announcements /Public Notices
On the track to better health
Slow Cookers (or Crock Pots) are a great way for the busy family to enjoy a nutritious, economical, home- cooked meal without much hassle. The great advantage of slow cookers is that they cook while you are…
Fishing Reports 1/25/23
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 25: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 53 degrees; 8.40 feet below pool. Bass are slow on crankbaits in…
Arrest for money laundering, possession made in Early
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Thursday: On January 26th at 8:10 a.m. an Early Police Officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Early Blvd. The officer approached the vehicle and could…
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Statewide News
Rep. David Spiller named Vice Chair of Texas Water Caucus
The Texas Water Foundation (TWF) has announced the establishment of the Texas House Water Caucus, a new, bi-partisan collaborative focused…
DriveTexas.org providing up-to-date driving conditions
DriveTexas.org, an online service from the Texas Department of Transportation, provides up-to-date driving conditions throughout the state. Visit DriveTexas.org and…
ATF Subjects Stabilizing Braces To Be Regulated Under Federal Law
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) finalized its rule regarding pistols with stabilizing braces.…
Texas Prisoners Go Into Week 3 of Hunger Strike Against Solitary Confinement
The prisoners in the Texas prison system are entering week three of a hunger strike, protesting their conditions of solitary…
National News
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- Massachusetts Clancy killings: Mothers’ murders ‘unlike any other type of homicide,’ Andrea Yates’ lawyer says January 31, 2023 Stephanie Pagones
- Greg Abbott announces Texas' first Border Czar amid surge of illegal migrant crossings January 31, 2023 Landon Mion
- LAURA INGRAHAM: The left is looking to upend the nuclear family January 31, 2023 Fox News Staff
- GREG GUTFELD: Media wants to 'erase race, but just this once' January 31, 2023 Greg Gutfeld
- Cindy Williams shared her faith in God: 'Power that was unconditionally good' January 31, 2023 Maureen Mackey
- On this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran January 31, 2023 Kerry Byrne