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The Heart of Texas Post and Auxiliary will host a Memorial Day Observance at Eastlawn Memorial Park at 9:30 a.m.…
Wednesday afternoon, TexasBank – through the James and Dorothy Doss Foundation – awarded $1,000 scholarships to 16 local high school…
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Progress continues at the Early Town Center…
EULA – The No. 7 May Tigers suffered just their second loss of the season as a 15-game win streak…
During a gathering of the Lake Brownwood Bridge Community Group Tuesday evening, Brown County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy James Stroope…
The number of real estate sales in Brown County in April was down slightly compared to April 2025, while the…
The BC Soccer Elite Clinic will take place May 30-31 for second-graders and up. The Striker/Wing Clinic will be held…
COLEMAN – The Coleman High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved an $800,000…
The Coleman Police Department shared the following information on social media at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday: Earlier today, law enforcement received…
During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council, Mayor Stephen Haynes declared Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as Dallas Huston…
During Tuesday morning’s Brownwood City Council meeting, mayor Stephen Haynes, Ward 1 council member H.D. Jones and Ward 4 council…
Brownwood ISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young shared the following information at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: Earlier today, an unidentified male called…
The City of Brownwood is continuing to move forward with the Bennie Houston Recreation Center renovation project, a major reinvestment…
Based on regional performances, 12 of the qualifiers from the BrownwoodNews.com coverage are in prime position to claim medals at…
In a short meeting today (Monday) of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to a new electricity contract…
EARLY – Central Texas Farm Credit (CTFC) is proud to announce the return of $8 million in patronage refunds to…
Brownwood Lady Lion senior Hannah Deen was recently named the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Female Athlete of the Month for…
The Sales Tax funds received in May were higher in all three cities in Brown County compared to May 2025,…
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Obituaries
Donna Lynn Adams
Donna Lynn Adams, 68, of Brady, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2026, at Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital in…
Mary Jane Dennis
In loving memory of Mary Jane Dennis of San Saba, Texas, who passed away at her home surrounded by family,…
Johnleen Hudson
Johnleen Rainey Hudson was born on October 25, 1938, and passed from this life on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026,…
Elizabeth Marie Roberts
Elizabeth Marie (Beeman) Roberts July 15, 1933 – May 11, 2026 Elizabeth Marie (Beeman) Roberts passed from this world on…
Charles Wesley Mason
Chuck Mason, born on December 6, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Brownwood, Texas…
Trending Stories
Early council approves sales tax rebate for improvements to Heartland Mall
May 12, 2026
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved an $800,000
Brownwood High briefly placed on ‘secure’ status after phone call threatening violence
May 12, 2026
Brownwood ISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young shared the following information at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: Earlier today, an unidentified male called
Dallas Huston Day proclaimed in the city of Brownwood
May 12, 2026
During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council, Mayor Stephen Haynes declared Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as Dallas Huston
‘The Voice of the Brownwood Lions’ Dallas Huston joins the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
May 9, 2026
WACO – Perhaps the most distinct and iconic voice in all of Texas high school football history has found a
Precinct 4 county commissioner candidates Traweek, Byars share ideas during mini-forum
May 8, 2026
Story and photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Larry Traweek and Brandon Byars, candidates for Precinct 4
County judge candidates Munson, Howard speak at mini-forum
May 8, 2026
Story and photos courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech
This week’s edition of ‘Out of the Box’ features Dallas Huston’s speech from his induction this past Saturday night into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. The speech is below, in its entirety:…
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: The man in the muddle
Too much is expected of us–we folks of a certain age–whether man or woman. Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foul-ups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger…
LUKE CLAYTON: May Hunting -Turkey or Squirrel, Take your Pick
May is a unique month for those of us that love spending time in the woods or on the water. Spring turkey season is still underway in much of Texas during the first half of…
Pfluger Fly-By: May 8, 2026
May 8, 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 great to be back home in…
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Brown County 4-H News: May 7
May 2026 May 15th- Cattle Showmanship Clinic, Fairfield, TX May 15th- Applications due for “On the Road with Food…
PHOTOS: Brownwood Claybird Club hosts American Legion benefit
The Brownwood Claybird Club was the site of the American Legion Post 196 Shotgun Shootout benefit Saturday. Funds were raised to assist the American Legion in providing assistance for Veterans Affairs and Rehab, National Security, Preserving Americanism,…
Capital Murder Suspect from Frisco Named May Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during May if the tip is received this month. The U.S.…
MLF Fisheries Management Division enhances Lake Brownwood Habitat
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Fisheries Management Division (FMD) completed a collaborative habitat restoration project at Lake Brownwood last week, further advancing conservation efforts that began in 2024 during the 2024 MLF Team Series Patriot Cup. Supported by Berkley Labs…
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Statewide News
Capital Murder Suspect from Frisco Named May Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to…
DPS Holds Grand Opening for New Mounted Patrol Barn; Welcomes New Riders to Program
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently held a grand opening for its new Mounted Patrol Unit…
Governor Abbott Statement On Camp Mystic Closure
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after Camp Mystic announced it has withdrawn its renewal application…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million In Federal Funding To ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in…
National News
- Democrats’ midterm push clouded by infighting over party keeping 2024 autopsy under wraps May 14, 2026 Paul Steinhauser
- Trump-Xi’s China summit is a defining test for America in the new Cold War May 14, 2026 Robert Maginnis
- MORNING GLORY: President Trump needs to finish the war against Iran once and for all May 14, 2026 Hugh Hewitt
- JONATHAN TURLEY: AOC's war on billionaires twists America's birth into a socialist myth May 14, 2026 Jonathan Turley
- What Xi wants from Trump as Beijing seeks leverage in high-stakes summit May 14, 2026 Efrat Lachter
- What the Founding Fathers would tell AOC about the American Revolution May 14, 2026 Douglas MacKinnon
- New 9/11 Museum exhibit aims to connect younger Americans to the attacks through powerful artifacts May 14, 2026 Andrew Mark Miller
- Caitlin Clark gets technical foul after tense interaction with referee in Fever win over Sparks May 14, 2026 Jackson Thompson
- Marco Rubio says US will push China to take a more 'active role' in Iran negotiations ahead of Trump-Xi summit May 14, 2026 Nora Moriarty
- Shakira, Madonna and BTS co-headline first-ever World Cup Final halftime show May 14, 2026 Ian Miller