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Brownwood Middle School (BMS) held its annual end-of-year awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 25. Students were recognized for academic achievement…
On May 14, the United States Postal Service held its 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in conjunction with…
The local art scene will add a new thread this week, with “The Art of Fiber” exhibit, at the downtown…
The start of the 58th annual Brown County Rodeo is a week away with action taking place at the Earl…
With their 22nd consecutive appearance in the 7-on-7 Division II State Tournament already secured, the Brownwood Lions return to action…
On Tuesday, May 24, Deputy Toby Mathis, responded to S. 4th St. in Bangs. This was for a report of…
DATES TO REMEMBER May 30 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day June 1 – Deadline to Submit Senior Spotlight…
Texas has more horses than any other state in the nation, according to Texas Farm Bureau. They say Texas 4…
New reports show that scammers are reviving an old tactic to gain trust. Scammers are emailing and texting pictures of…
During the 2019 Memorial Day weekend in Texas, there were a total of 360 driving under the influence (DUI) alcohol-related…
Water is critical to our overall health. It is widely accepted that humans can survive for more than a month…
Brownwood ISD is participating in the Summer Feeding Program. Meals will be provided to all children who are 18 and…
Obituaries
Glenda Dale Bruton
Glenda Dale Bruton, age 70, of Baird peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at a nursing facility in Abilene.…
Joy Geer
A graveside funeral service for Joy Geer, age 75, of Bangs, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 28,…
Joy Geer
A graveside funeral service for Joy Geer, age 75, of Bangs, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 28,…
Johnny Reiger
Funeral service for Johnny Reiger, 65 of Zephyr, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on Sunday, May…
Trending Stories
Brownwood, Early schools ramping up security in wake of Uvalde shootings
May 25, 2022
Following Tuesday’s horrific school shootings at Robb Elementary in Uvalde that has claimed more than 20 lives of students and adults, additional security measures have been shared on Facebook regarding Brown County’s largest two school districts –
Britton elected Brown County Judge; Kelton, Perez retain seats
May 24, 2022
A new Brown County Judge will be sworn in on Jan. 1, 2023 as former Brown County Attorney Shane Britton handily defeated incumbent Dr. Paul Lilly in Tuesday’s runoff election. In a highly contentious race between the
Texans unsure about Gov. Abbott’s school voucher program
May 23, 2022
Addressing a San Antonio crowd on May 9th, for his campaign, Governor Greg Abbott proposed a state-wide voucher program if elected. “School vouchers are education tax dollars that are diverted from public schools to help subsidize the
Chamber Presents Annual Community Awards
May 20, 2022
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held its 116th Annual Membership Banquet on Friday night. In a change of venue and format, the event began with a reception inside the Depot (sponsored by Hometown Liquor), where the
Brown County Rodeo to host First Annual Kickoff Party in downtown Brownwood
May 17, 2022
The 58th annual Brown County Rodeo is nearing, and the Brown County Fair Association will host the First Annual Brown County Rodeo Kickoff Party to celebrate the start of rodeo festivities. The Kickoff Party will include live
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Announcements
Brown County 4-H News – May 26
DATES TO REMEMBER May 30 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day June 1 – Deadline to Submit Senior Spotlight Form 6 – 10 – State 4-H Roundup, College Station, TX 14 – D-7 4-H Horse Show,…
4-H Youth Development Foundation in Brown County receives trail grant from TPWD
AUSTIN – During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state. The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation in Brown…
Brown County Sheriff’s Report – May 26
On Tuesday, May 24, Deputy Toby Mathis, responded to S. 4th St. in Bangs. This was for a report of a Domestic. Information was gathered and a report was made. On Tuesday, May 24, Deputy Joe Thomas,…
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Statewide News
Voters Say No To New Football Stadium in Stephenville
The Stephenville High School football team may soon be homeless. The Yellow Jackets have played in Tarleton University’s Memorial Stadium…
Students, teachers in Uvalde school shooting were in one classroom
The 19 children and two teachers killed Tuesday at a South Texas elementary school — the second-deadliest public school shooting in U.S.…
18 children, 3 adults slain in Uvalde elementary school shooting
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed to The Texas Tribune that 18 children and three adults are dead after…
Report: At least 15 killed in elementary school shooting by 18-year-old in in Uvalde
UPDATED STORY FROM KENS 5 AT 5 P.M.: At least 15 people, including 14 children, are dead following a shooting…
National News
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- Asia expert calls on Biden admin to take a 'Reagan posture' with China May 27, 2022 Fox News Staff
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- Tucker Carlson: Following the Texas elementary school shooting, this is a critical question May 27, 2022 Tucker Carlson
- Pennsylvania house explosion: 4 killed, several people trapped after home is leveled May 27, 2022 Lorraine Taylor
- Biden's executive order on police reform weakens police against school shooters: Stephen Miller May 27, 2022 Fox News Staff
- Uvalde school shooting: Ex-DC homicide detective demands answers on police timeline May 27, 2022 Fox News Staff
- Texas school shooting suspect's mother seen praying on front porch of her parents' home May 27, 2022 Paul Best
- Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts 'Uniparty's' gun control push, recounts own school's hostage situation May 27, 2022 Charles Creitz
- Democrat advisor suggests Republicans passed the Patriot Act in reaction to people of color committing crimes May 27, 2022 Lindsay Kornick