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The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions earned their second meet championship of 2026, capturing…
The Brown County Office of Emergency Management is proud to announce the rollout of Brown County Alert, a new countywide…
STEPHENVILLE – In a rematch of their season-opening 5-2 victory, the District 5-4A champion Brownwood Lions and the District 6…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
EARLY – Grumps Burgers, based out of Granbury, is expanding with another restaurant to be located in Early, run by…
The Brownwood Lady Lions evened their District 6-4A softball record Friday night, breaking a 1-all tie with three runs in…
Early Lady Horns 9, Tolar 2 EARLY – The Early Lady Horns kept their unblemished District 8-3A softball record intact…
Early Independent School District issued the following press release Friday morning: Early Independent School District is proud to announce the…
The Brownwood Art Center is pleased to announce a 3-class series, Exploring Painting with the Palette Knife, with instructor Christine…
GATESVILLE – The Brownwood High tennis team won two draws and finished second in two more at the Gatesville tournament…
March 20, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
EDINBURG – Making her second consecutive trip to the Class 4A portion of the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting State…
Savannah Thomas, a Brown County homeschool sophomore from near Rising Star, delivered a standout performance at the Brownwood Bluebonnet Relays…
Click here for complete results from Thursday’s Blanket Tiger Relays
Are fire ant mounds popping up in your yard, garden or pasture? As temperatures rise, so does fire ant activity.…
MINERAL WELLS – Down by a pair of goals at the midway point of their Class 4A Division II Region…
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com More than 200 women attended the Brownwood Area Chamber of…
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Summit concluded with…
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Obituaries
Otis Leon Hudson
Otis Leon Hudson, 84, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas. He was born on June 23,…
Edward Henley Yantis
Edward Henley Yantis, 59, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life…
Kay Denise Dela Rosa
Kay Denise Dela Rosa, a cherished member of the Coleman community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at…
Jimmy Ray Knight
Jimmy “Jim” Ray Knight, 83, passed away from cancer on Friday, March 13th, 2026 at his home in Early, Brown…
Marion Elizabeth Sperrazza
Marion Sperrazza, 94 passed away on March 10, 2026. Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.…
Trending Stories
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
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
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 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
‘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…
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: 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”…
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…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 20, 2026
March 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 is incredibly disappointing that we have reached…
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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…
Arrest made by Early Police for robbery
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Thursday morning: On 03/18/2026, Early Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Garmon Drive regarding an ex-employee of a business who was trying to take items and…
Major League Fishing returns to Early next weekend
EARLY – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour (BPT) returns to Texas next week, March 26-29, as Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown across the storied waters of O.H. Ivie and Lake…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
National News
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- Former FBI Director Robert Mueller dies at 81, Trump reacts March 21, 2026 Michael Dorgan
- Former Clinton aide Paul Begala warns Democratic Party has become a ‘faculty lounge’ of intellectual elitism March 21, 2026 Nora Moriarty
- 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' stars honor Nicholas Brendon with touching tributes after his sudden death March 21, 2026 Stephanie Giang-Paunon
- Iranian man, Romanian woman charged after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear missile base, officials say March 21, 2026 Greg Norman-Diamond
- Iranian student warns 'barbaric' regime is taking nation 'hostage,' executing civilians to end unrest March 21, 2026 Madison Colombo
- Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff as Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran March 21, 2026 Alex Miller
- Woman branded ‘female Charles Manson’ escaped prison, prosecutor now doubts her conviction March 21, 2026 Stephanie Nolasco