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At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)…
ABILENE – The Brownwood Lions sit in third place as a team at the District 6-4A boys golf tournament at…
Students from Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics attended the Texas Academy of Science conference in Tyler this…
The City of Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment shall conduct a public hearing for the following request at City Hall…
LIBERTY HILL – The Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions competed in the Liberty Hill tennis tournament on Friday where Gigi…
Bangs Roy Duron places sixth at state powerlifting meet ABILENE – Bangs Dragon Roy Duron placed sixth in the 220-pound…
Larry Williford on Feb. 23 officially caught the Lake Brownwood record for the largest black crappie at 2.08 lbs. The…
Before there was ever a coliseum in Brownwood, there was a place called Memorial Hall – actually Soldiers and Sailors…
EARLY – Throughout the first two days of Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano , Jacob Wheeler worried that every scorable bass he caught…
Jacob Wheeler won his 11th career tournament and $125,000 prize for finishing first at the Major League Fishing Tour stop…
Monday, March 30 GIRLS AND BOYS GOLF Brownwood at District 6-4A Tournament (Abilene Live Oak), TBA Early at District 8-3A…
Nearly 40 images from Saturday’s festivities, courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com:
EARLY – Prior to the start of Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano , Lake O.H. Ivie had the reputation as a destination…
Four Brownwood Lions pitchers were able to strand 12 Abilene Cooper base runners, but the visiting Cougars managed to scratch…
Brownwood Lady Lion basketball sisters Nylah Hall and Icess Hall both earned all-state status in Class 4A, as chosen by…
March 27, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
How about going on a ‘pork procurement’ hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter…
Early Lady Horns 17, Millsap 1 MILLSAP – The Early Lady Horns started the second half of District 8-3A softball…
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Obituaries
Kenneth Dale Keeney
Kenneth Dale Keeney, lovingly known as “K.K.,” passed away at the age of 75 on March 11, 2026. He was…
William Sidney ‘Bill’ Hart
William Sidney “Bill” Hart, a man whose life was marked by adventure, dedication, and a spirited love for living, passed…
Sharon Kay Ellis
Sharon Kay Ellis, a cherished wife, mother, and devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Rising…
Neva Nichols
Neva Luene Lord Nichols, 83, was born on January 30, 1943 to Ross Henry (Tid) Lord and Geneva Eckert Lord…
Charlene Reavis
Mildred Charlene Broyles Reavis, 89, was born on December 29, 1936, to Charlie and Thelma “Fritz” Keeney Broyles in Chappel,…
Trending Stories
Dedication, ribbon cutting for Early Town Center Boardwalk draws large crowd
March 27, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Blustery weather and overcast skies could not dampen
Council ratifies BMDD’s $500,000 incentive package for Indian Creek Townhomes Phase II housing development
March 24, 2026
Following an executive session after Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development incentive and
Commissioners Hire Architect for New Building
March 23, 2026
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the hiring of an architectural firm for
Lady Lions cruise to 70-point victory at Bluebonnet Relays, Lions place sixth as a team
March 21, 2026
The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions earned their second meet championship of 2026, capturing
PHOTOS: Matrix NJCAA Halftime Performances
March 14, 2026
More than 30 images from the halftime performance during the final three games of the NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship
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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Memorial Hall
Before there was ever a coliseum in Brownwood, there was a place called Memorial Hall – actually Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. It was at the exact location where the coliseum is now and it…
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: Zonked by Zooms
Media–both print and electronic–have slathered us with minute details of Arlington’s Grand Prix. Surely their “slatherers” are either bent or broken for putting undue strain on us who are feigning interest when we’d sooner watch…
LUKE CLAYTON: All About Big Boar
How about going on a ‘pork procurement’ hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter for much of my adult life. My adrenaline begins to pump when I am setting…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 27, 2026
March 27, 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 participated in a hearing to…
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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…
10-year sentence handed down in district court for possession of a controlled substance
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Luis Antonio Fernandez pled guilty to the felony offense of Possession of a…
Larry Williford sets record for largest black crappie at Lake Brownwood
Larry Williford on Feb. 23 officially caught the Lake Brownwood record for the largest black crappie at 2.08 lbs. The previous record was only 1.1 lbs. Williford stated the fish was the only one he caught that…
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Statewide News
DPS Graduates 122 New Texas State Troopers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025…
Governor Abbott Statement On Cesar Chavez Allegations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week released the following statement regarding the allegations against Cesar Chavez: “The State of…
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…
National News
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- Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after he called NBA's Pride Month celebration 'unrighteousness' March 30, 2026 Scott Thompson
- NBA's Tristan Thompson supports immigration done 'the right way' in nuanced comments on Trump crackdown March 30, 2026 Lindsay Kornick
- Democratic strategists say 2028 candidate 'has to be a White guy': report March 30, 2026 Lindsay Kornick
- Woman dies after falling from 60-foot cliff along popular Smoky Mountains trail March 30, 2026 Bonny Chu