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Chamber Hosted February Membership Luncheon on Friday
- February 21, 2026 7:30 am·
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday hosted its February luncheon, with the theme of honoring the Chamber membership. …

Lady Lions cool off, drop final two games at Battle on the Bayou
- February 21, 2026 4:04 pm·
After averaging 8.3 runs per outing during an eight-game win streak, the Brownwood Lady Lions on Saturday mustered a combined…

Pfluger Fly-By: Feb. 20, 2026
- February 21, 2026 6:00 am·
February 20, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…

Lady Horns defeat Estacado, fall to Christoval to close Battle on the Bayou
- February 21, 2026 4:47 pm·
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns split their final two softball games at the Battle on the Bayou on their…

Lady Horns topple Hawley, Cisco to start Battle on the Bayou
- February 21, 2026 1:02 am·
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns softball team began its portion of the Battle on the Bayou softball tournament Friday…

Lions fall to West Plains, Gatesville on second day of baseball tournament
- February 21, 2026 12:53 am·
After opening their own tournament, and the baseball season, with a 10-6 victory over Perryton Thursday, the Brownwood Lions weren’t…

Brownwood tennis mixed doubles team of Bundick, Hutchins undefeated at Lampasas quad
- February 21, 2026 12:19 am·
LAMPASAS – The Brownwood High tennis team competed in the Lampasas quad tournament Friday against Harker Heights, Pflugerville and host…

Lady Lions hammer Hico, 10-1, at Battle on the Bayou, as win streak reaches eight
- February 21, 2026 12:12 am·
The Brownwood Lady Lions clinched their third victory of the day and stretched their win streak to eight games Friday…

No. 19 Lady Lions record second district victory over Lampasas by 4-0 count
- February 20, 2026 11:07 pm·
LAMPASAS – The Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 4A No. 19 Brownwood Lady Lions started the second half of their…

Lions outlast Lampasas in penalty kick shootout to stay perfect in district
- February 20, 2026 10:49 pm·
The greatest threat to the Brownwood Lions’ flawless District 5-4A soccer record came in the form of the Lampasas Badgers…

No. 20 May girls trounce Avalon, 44-18, to earn area basketball championship
- February 20, 2026 9:57 pm·
CHINA SPRING – The No. 20 May Lady Tigers secured their spot for the third round of the postseason with…

Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Announces People’s Choice and Students’ Choice Award Winners
- February 20, 2026 2:23 pm·
This year’s Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit’s People’s Choice and Students’ Choice Awards had a rare occurrence this week,…

Lady Lions run win streak to seven with two victories to open Battle on the Bayou
- February 20, 2026 1:53 pm·
The Brownwood Lady Lions continued their winning ways on their first day of play at the Battle on the Bayou…

UPON REVIEW: ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ a who’s who comedy to start off the Lyric’s season
- February 20, 2026 12:21 pm·
Story by Brae Foust Mistaken identity is never something to laugh at in real life. That is except when you…

Court Records 2/20/26
- February 20, 2026 10:14 am·
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from February 13 through February 19: Ortega, Faustino, Resist…

BOYS HOOPS ROUNDUP: Blanket wins seeding game, May and Zephyr fall in playoff warm-up contests
- February 19, 2026 11:51 pm·
Blanket 40, Rising Star 36 DE LEON – The Blanket Tigers edged the Rising Star Wildcats, 40-36, Thursday night to…

Clyde ends Lady Horns’ season in area round for second straight year, 56-53
- February 19, 2026 11:39 pm·
COLEMAN – The Early Lady Horns’ season came to an end in the second round of the playoffs for the…

Lions open tournament, season with 10-6 victory over Perryton
- February 19, 2026 11:34 pm·
The Brownwood Lions committed three errors and two run-scoring balks over the first three batters of the game, but regained…

Lady Lions place second, Lions seventh at Brock Relays
- February 19, 2026 9:42 pm·
BROCK – The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions made their 2026 season debut Thursday…

973 ballots cast through three days of March 3 Primary early voting
- February 19, 2026 5:24 pm·
Thursday was the third day for early voting in Brown County for the March 3 primary election, and 355 ballots…
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Obituaries

Delores ‘Dee’ Ann Witcher
Delores “Dee” Ann Murrell Witcher was born on February 8, 1953, in Rotan, Texas. She grew up in Jayton, Texas,…

Christa Lee Dobbs
Christa Lee Blue Dobbs, known throughout her life as Christa Lee, Christy, Mama, Mimommie, and Dr. Dobbs, lived a life…

John Scott Martin
John Scott Martin, 76, of Brownwood passed away February 18, 2026. He was born to Robert and Annetta Rae (Jones)…

James Alan Butts
James Alan Butts, 53, of Brownwood, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Abilene. In accordance with his wishes, he…

Sharon Tobin
Sharon Tobin, 86, of Brownwood, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Brownwood, Texas, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She…
Trending Stories

Estacado buzzer-beater sinks No. 8 Lady Lions’ season, 48-46, in bi-district round
February 16, 2026
ABILENE – Trailing by as many as 10 points in the second half, the No. 8 Brownwood Lady Lions clawed

Brownwood powerlifters bring home six gold medals from Godley meet
February 13, 2026
GODLEY – The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions combined for six gold medals Thursday at Godley’s powerlifting meet, and also

The Glamour Shop receives Legacy Award at Downtown Brownwood, Inc. banquet
February 12, 2026
The Annual Downtown Brownwood, Inc. Banquet, rescheduled from Jan. 27 due to winter weather, took place inside the Brownwood Event

Troy Daniel Jr. sentenced to life in prison for capital murder after guilty plea
February 11, 2026
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: Troy Daniel Jr., 37, pled guilty

BISD Board unanimously approves Brian Harris as next athletic director
February 9, 2026
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees on Monday night unanimously approved current Brownwood High School assistant principal Brian Harris as

Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee announces 2026 award winners
February 9, 2026
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee presented its 2026 award winners on Saturday, February 7th at the Brownwood

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Football rivalries
Brownwood in football’s most heated rivalry is probably one you don’t think of. You could go down main street in Brownwood, or let’s call it Center Avenue, or any street and just pick out people.…
- February 16, 2026 8:14 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: They met at a rodeo
The expression about an ill wind blowing no good goes back almost five centuries. Just 52 years ago, however, a true-life example occurred at what seemed to be an unlucky turn of event at a Justin,…
- February 17, 2026 5:57 am·

LUKE CLAYTON: A Fishing Trip to Remember
What constitutes a banner fishing trip? Catching fish must rank as one of the primary ingredients but also camaraderie with family and friends, possible the weather could play a part. Catching the biggest or most…
- February 16, 2026 6:59 am·

Pfluger Fly-By: Feb. 20, 2026
February 20, 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 another great week representing the greatest…
- February 21, 2026 6:00 am·
Sports

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·

Stephenville police investigating apparent murder-suicide
The Stephenville Police Department posted the following press release on social media early Wednesday: On February 17 at approximately 9:39 p.m., officers with the Stephenville Police Department responded to a report of shots fire in the 100…
- February 18, 2026 10:07 am·

Fishing Reports 2/18/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 18: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water stained; 51 degrees; 3.11 feet below pool. Black bass to 8.19 pounds are excellent…
- February 19, 2026 9:27 am·
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Statewide News

Texas Opens Applications For Texas Education Freedom Accounts
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently highlighted that families can now apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Administered…
- February 8, 2026·

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…
- January 23, 2026·

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…
- January 21, 2026·

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…
- January 18, 2026·

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…
- January 17, 2026·
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