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The Brownwood Fire Department, along with multiple volunteer fire departments from around Brown County, were responding to two grass fires…
Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes held the 14th State of the City address during his tenure Friday afternoon at the Brownwood…
Off to the best start in program history, the Brownwood Lady Lions soccer team played its first contest at Gordon…
During Friday’s State of the City address, Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes announced five retail businesses that will be housed in…
BROCK – Friday night second-half struggles on the road plagued the Brownwood Lady Lions for the second week in a…
BROCK – Playing without leading scorer Casey Friebel, who missed the game due to illness, the short-handed Brownwood Lions were…
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
January 17, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you…
Early Lady Horns 60, Peaster 17 PEASTER – The Early Lady Horns improved to 7-2 against District 8-3A competition and…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
GODLEY – The Brownwood Lions soccer team evened their season record at 3-3 with a 2-1 road victory over Godley…
Dr. João Chaves to be featured at HPU’s Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics
Howard Payne University’s 17th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker Dr. João Chaves, assistant professor…
During the Brownwood Youth Baseball Association meeting on Jan. 15, the board voted to make Brownwood an official member of…
Brownwood City Hall, Landfill, Recycling Center, and other non-emergency facilities will close Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther…
2024 is now history – another year in the books. Like many previous years, we feel blessed to have been…
AUSTIN – This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted the 2025 Texas Targeted Violence Prevention and Behavioral…
Downtown Brownwood, Inc. is thrilled to invite the community to its Annual Banquet on Tuesday, January 28, at 6:00 PM,…
The Brownwood ISD issued the following information Thursday: The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session…
A feral swine abatement workshop will be held on Monday January 20, 2025. It will begin at 1:00 pm behind…
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Obituaries
Bernell DeWees
A memorial service for Bernell DeWees, age 93, of Brownwood, will be held at 4:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 28,…
Billy Hugh Dennard
Funeral services for Billy Hugh Dennard, 98, of Suwanee, Georgia, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist…
Lesa Scott
Lesa Lynette Scott was born April 22, 1964, in Gainesville, Florida to Jim and Sheryal Brinson (both preceding her in…
Trent Maynard Kirkes
Trent Maynard Kirkes “Poppy”, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on January 10, 2025 at the age…
Rita Wilson Day
Rita Wilson Day, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her…
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Ross, Ulta, Five Below, James Avery and Bath & Body Works coming to new Brownwood strip mall
January 17, 2025
During Friday’s State of the City address, Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes announced five retail businesses that will be housed in a new strip mall, located at the site of the former Cinema Twin I & II adjacent
BISD Superintendent’s contract extended through 2030 by Board of Trustees
January 16, 2025
The Brownwood ISD issued the following information Thursday: The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The session was called to order by Board
2024 Lions football team lauded during Mother’s Club banquet
January 13, 2025
The 2024 Brownwood Lions football campaign was celebrated Monday night with the annual Mother’s Club Banquet held at the Coggin Avenue Church Connection Center. Among the evening’s events, the Offensive MVP and Defensive MVP were awarded to
Blaze Edwards’ Grand Champion Steer at 73rd BCYF draws $13,000 bid
January 11, 2025
The 73rd Annual Brown County Youth Fair concluded Saturday evening with the Premium Sale at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The grand champion and reserve champions among Steers, Lambs, Swine, Ag Mechanics and Home Economics that were auctioned
Brownwood’s Madison Moseley crowned Brown County Youth Fair Queen for 2025
January 11, 2025
Brownwood’s Madison Moseley has grown up competing at the Brown County Youth Fair with an immense level of success, and that good fortune continued Saturday afternoon as she was crowned 2025 Queen. “I’ve grown up here my
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Broken collar bones
Well, I’m not sure when this happened, at least the exact date, but I’m a sports fan. If I’m not, I would be a little bit accident prone. I think I was 2 years old when I…
DIANE ADAMS: Tales from an old trail driver
A few years back, I was working on a story about modern day cowboys in Texas. I had a chance to watch an old school roundup out in Hamilton County, where they had 20 or so riders…
UNDER THE STETSON: Golden Rule
I’m not sure where you are with your New Year’s resolutions, but I’ve pretty much kicked all my big ones to the curb. I had great ambitions of doing some phenomenal things out of the gate, but…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Rambos back when
To most Texans, the name “Rambo” may mean little, but to Todd Compton it evokes memories from his childhood, when kinfolk spoke of 17th century ancestors who lived in what is now Philadelphia. Peter Gunnarson…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Considering US Relations with Mexico and Canada
In 2024, Mexico elected a new president and their first female leader, Claudia Sheinbaum. Later on January 6th, Justin Trudeau resigned as Canada’s Prime Minister. The current agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be up…
Pfluger Fly-By: Jan. 17, 2025
January 17, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you updated on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Feral hog abatement workshop set for Jan. 20
A feral swine abatement workshop will be held on Monday January 20, 2025. It will begin at 1:00 pm behind the USDA building on HWY 377 South. This free workshop is a collaborative effort with Brown County…
VETERANS CORNER: Year in Review
As we begin a new year, I reflected on this past years events of American Legion Post #196. In February, the Post hosted a Suicide Prevention Program at the Lyric Theater. The program was presented by The…
Two sentenced in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Oscar Perez, on probation for the felony offense of Injury to a…
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Texas Seizes Enough Fentanyl To Kill Everyone In U.S., Mexico, Canada
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Hundreds Attend First Ever DPS Conference on Targeted Violence, Terrorism Prevention
AUSTIN – This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted the 2025 Texas Targeted Violence Prevention and Behavioral…
Texas Governor Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M…
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Winter Weather
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of…
DPS Recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
AUSTIN –Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about…
National News
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