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Brownwood High School (BHS) has recognized their Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for March 2026. Teacher Kacey Humphries…
The highly anticipated Spring Art Stomp returns to Downtown Brownwood this Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00…
Early Lady Horns 17, Dublin 0 DUBLIN – The Early Lady Horns are halfway through a flawless run to a…
A four-run lead slipped away from the Brownwood Lady Lions in the seventh inning, as the Stephenville Honeybees rallied for…
The Brownwood Lions drew four walks and tallied four hits, but were unable to push a run across the plate…
GODLEY – Through 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, the Brownwood Lions and Lake Worth Bullfrogs were…
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions matched their most victories in a single season and reached the third round of…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday, March 20, 2026, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley,…
The Howard Payne University Concert Choir will present its spring concert on Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in HPU’s…
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the March 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 12 true bills…
Following an executive session after Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development incentive and…
Media–both print and electronic–have slathered us with minute details of Arlington’s Grand Prix. Surely their “slatherers” are either bent or…
A pair of one-vehicle accidents in Coleman and Callahan counties early Monday, March 23 resulted in two fatalities. At 3:25…
Longma Fitness recently wrapped up three exciting weeks of the CrossFit Open, a worldwide fitness competition that brings together hundreds…
Northwest Elementary students participated in “Texas Day” on Thursday, March 19th, 2026. “Texas Day is normally the week of our…
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the hiring of an architectural firm for…
Brownwood City Hall, Landfill and Recycling Center and other non-emergency facilities will close Friday, April 3rd. Regular operating hours will…
The Brown County Commissioners are pleased to announce a series of Precinct Community Preparedness Events to be held across each…
Well, it was a nice conversation although it was a long time coming. It’s always good to catch up with…
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Obituaries
Bobby Eugene Dickinson
Bobby Eugene Dickinson, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and respected member of his community, passed away on Monday, March…
Ronald Thorp Ellis
Ronald Thorp Ellis, known to many as “Ronny” or “Ronnie,” passed away at home on March 20, 2026. He was…
Ada Clarine Kellam
Ada Clarine Kellam, 70, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on March 23, 20026. A memorial service will be held on…
Judy Needham
Judy Len Hill Needham was born on December 1, 1941, in Big Spring, Texas, to Carl Granvell Hill and Mary…
Daniel Davis
Daniel William “Cuda” Davis was peacefully welcomed home to heaven, on March 20, 2026, where he was joyfully greeted by…
Trending Stories
Lady Lions cruise to 70-point victory at Bluebonnet Relays, Lions place sixth as a team
March 21, 2026
The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions earned their second meet championship of 2026, capturing
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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Sweet 16
Well, it was a nice conversation although it was a long time coming. It’s always good to catch up with former basketball assistant Arvid Koopman! Even though he used to be a quick find n…
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: Zonked by Zooms
Media–both print and electronic–have slathered us with minute details of Arlington’s Grand Prix. Surely their “slatherers” are either bent or broken for putting undue strain on us who are feigning interest when we’d sooner watch…
LUKE CLAYTON: Making Plans
I honestly think the planning stage of an upcoming outdoor adventure is ‘almost’ as much fun as the outing itself. A good case in point is a fishing trip I have planned later this week.…
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…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: March 24
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday, March 20, 2026, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, was patrolling the area of CR 172 in Bangs, when I located an Illegal Dumping. Information was…
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
DPS Graduates 122 New Texas State Troopers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025…
Governor Abbott Statement On Cesar Chavez Allegations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week released the following statement regarding the allegations against Cesar Chavez: “The State of…
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…
National News
- Amazon's Big Spring Sale: 14 household essentials up to 47% off March 25, 2026 Christopher Murray
- Whoopi Goldberg's voter ID claim draws correction from co-hosts during SAVE Act discussion March 25, 2026 Hanna Panreck
- Biden political priorities impeded Iran negotiations, former secretary of state admits March 25, 2026 Eric Mack
- Florida man killed by off-duty officer in Bahamas was expecting his first child: report March 25, 2026 Sarah Rumpf-Whitten
- 'Superman' actress Valerie Perrine dead at 82 March 25, 2026 Tracy Wright
- Amazon Big Spring Sale tech deals: Up to 63% off AirPods, TVs and more March 25, 2026 Christopher Murray
- Spring break crackdown cuts arrests in hot spot while chaos spreads to other party hubs March 25, 2026 Julia Bonavita
- Stomach issues might have nothing to do with eating habits, scientists reveal why March 25, 2026 Khloe Quill
- Machado tells US oil giants Venezuela will become beacon of wealth creation after Trump ousted Maduro March 25, 2026 Peter Pinedo
- Comer tells Newsom to 'lawyer up' as House Oversight launches California fraud probe March 25, 2026 Madison Colombo