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BMDD: New playscape equipment at Riverside Park anticipated in 4-6 weeks
- March 17, 2026 3:44 pm·
During Tuesday afternoon’s meeting of the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board of Directors, Deputy City Manager Ray Tipton shared with…

Bangs Nursing & Rehab residents receive Culpepper & Merriweather Circus tickets
- March 17, 2026 3:00 pm·
Big smiles and exciting news at Bangs Nursing & Rehab! City Council member Greg Parrott stopped by for a special…

Crimestoppers seeks information on burglary and thefts near Cross Cut
- March 17, 2026 12:49 pm·
Crimestoppers shared the following information with BrownwoodNews.com: A Burglary of Habitation and thefts occurred at a rural property in the…

BISD Board Report for March 16
- March 17, 2026 4:05 pm·
The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30…

HPU grad Jared Huntley mobilizing church planting in military communities
- March 17, 2026 8:52 am·
While serving in the U.S. Army for six years, Jared Huntley developed a passion to minister to those who have…

HPU commends 238 students for academic success for the fall 2025 semester
- March 17, 2026 8:39 am·
Howard Payne University recognized 238 students for their academic excellence during the fall 2025 semester. Students must earn a 4.0…

Riverside Park hosts Open Heaven Praise & Worship Event
- March 17, 2026 8:37 am·
This past weekend, Riverside Park became a place of unity, worship, and spiritual renewal as the community gathered for the…

BISD Board of Trustees receives Texas Academic Performance Report
- March 16, 2026 8:51 pm·
During Monday night’s meeting, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees received the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2024-25…

Four Brownwood Lions earn all-district basketball accolades
- March 16, 2026 3:18 pm·
Four members of the Brownwood Lions basketball team earned all-district recognition from the coaches of District 6-4A. Landing on the…

County Selects New Emergency Information Provider
- March 16, 2026 1:15 pm·
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, selection of a new provider of emergency messages, alerts, and warnings…

Bluebonnet Relays return Thursday, Friday after one-year hiatus
- March 16, 2026 1:04 pm·
After a one-year absence the Bluebonnet Relays return to Gordon Wood Stadium this week, with the small school division competing…

Brownwood ISD announces March Spotlight Employees
- March 16, 2026 11:56 am·
Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Monday: This month’s spotlight teacher is Amanda Davis. Ms. Davis is a 4th…

Early police makes arrest for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
- March 16, 2026 9:48 am·
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Monday morning: On March 3rd, 2026, the Early Police Department was…

Petticoats on the Prairie Vintage Market in Coleman March 20–21
- March 16, 2026 9:42 am·
COLEMAN – Get ready for a weekend full of vintage charm, unique finds, and small-town hospitality as Petticoats on the Prairie…

Great Easter Egg Hunt moving to Early Town Center on April 4
- March 16, 2026 8:42 am·
After 15 years at Coggin Park, the annual Great Easter Egg Hunt is moving to the Early Town Center for…

Buy Texas Holiday Market in Early March 21
- March 16, 2026 8:31 am·
Ready to celebrate the arrival of spring? Join us for the first Buy Texas Market of 2026, happening this Saturday,…

Two Lions qualify for state powerlifting meet
- March 16, 2026 8:20 am·
ABILENE – A pair of Brownwood Lions secured spots in the field at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state…

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Assistant Coaches
- March 16, 2026 5:57 am·
I went off the deep end last week and took Arkansas to win the National Championship. I told you I…

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – March 16-22
- March 15, 2026 8:18 am·
Tuesday, March 17 BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF Brownwood at Bluebonnet Invitational (at Country Club), TBA Early at Brownwood Bluebonnet Invitational…

Lady Lions place second in Class 5A-6A Division at San Angelo Relays, Lions 11th in 4A and under
- March 14, 2026 8:02 pm·
SAN ANGELO – The Brownwood Lady Lions, competing in the Class 5A-6A Division of the 66th Annual San Angelo Relays,…
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Obituaries

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…

Sabrina Rocha
Sabrina Rocha passed away on Friday March 13, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas. A service will be held on Thursday, March…

Rhonda Kelly Hill
Rhonda “Lil’ Meme” Kelly Hill, 60, passed away on March 13, 2026. Family will host a visitation from 6-8 pm,…

Noemi Gonzales
“La Esperanza del pueblo de Dios es la resurrección y la eternidad que pasaremos con el Señor. Por lo tanto…
Trending Stories

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

Bangs’ Dr. Josh Martin named lone finalist for Maypearl ISD Superintendent
March 6, 2026
After a final interview earlier this week, the Maypearl ISD Board of Trustees voted to name Bangs ISD Superintendent Dr.

‘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…
- March 16, 2026 5:57 am·

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…
- September 18, 2025 5:35 am·

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…
- December 12, 2025 8:13 am·

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”…
- March 10, 2026 5:55 am·

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…
- February 22, 2026 9:33 am·

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…
- March 14, 2026 9:19 am·
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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…
- January 12, 2026 9:32 am·

Crimestoppers seeks information on burglary and thefts near Cross Cut
Crimestoppers shared the following information with BrownwoodNews.com: A Burglary of Habitation and thefts occurred at a rural property in the 5300 block of FM 2940 near Cross Cut in northwest Brown County between February 9 and March…
- March 17, 2026 12:49 pm·

Spring Wild Turkey Seasons Open March 14
Time to talk spring turkey – forecast, video, skill builder and more. Bountiful Spring Turkey Season Expected Wild turkey surveys over the past 3 years show good production, and you can expect a bounty of 2 and…
- March 14, 2026 9:06 am·
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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…
- March 14, 2026·

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:…
- March 1, 2026·

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…
- March 1, 2026·

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…
- March 1, 2026·

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…
- February 28, 2026·
National News
- Colts sign Notre Dame basketball player Carson Towt despite no high school or college football experience March 17, 2026 Ryan Canfield
- TikTok bans Brooke Slusser after she posts videos discussing SJSU volleyball scandal March 17, 2026 Jackson Thompson
- Man claiming CIA ties allegedly tries to slit commuter’s throat in unprovoked train attack March 17, 2026 Julia Bonavita
- Sold-out crowd at Hawks game features fans in Magic City-themed merch as backlash grows March 17, 2026 Chantz Martin
- GOP triggers marathon Senate fight to expose Dems' opposition to Trump-backed voter ID bill March 17, 2026 Alex Miller
- Nick Shirley has viral retort for Gavin Newsom's office after it mocks his investigations March 17, 2026 Elizabeth Heckman
- Mangione's lawyers make second try to toss murder weapon evidence in New York state court March 17, 2026 Michael Ruiz
- Yankees legend Derek Jeter criticizes participation trophies: 'You got to win' March 17, 2026 Ryan Canfield
- Chief Justice Roberts warns against personal attacks on judges as ‘dangerous’ after Trump's court tirade March 17, 2026 Breanne Deppisch
- Alabama gov orders flags lowered for Maj Alex Klinner after fatal Iraq plane crash; fundraiser garners $1.4M March 17, 2026 Alexandra Koch
