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By Todd Howey This story was originally published in the 2024-25 Brown County Area Guide magazine. Stay tuned as we share…
The 40th line of the Early High School Belles performed at the Abilene Christian University Women Basketball Game vs Southern…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
February 7, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you…
Howard Payne celebrated their sole senior, Riley Fornerette, on senior night. Fornerette nailed a dagger 3-pointer with 1:45 left in the game to…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds football fans, and anyone out on the roads, to drive…
Monday, Feb. 10 GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Brownwood vs. Levelland (at Colorado City), 5 p.m. Early vs. Vernon (at Graham), 6…
May Tigers 71, Santa Anna Mountaineers 26 MAY – The TABC Class A No. 15 May Tigers, who have already…
MINERAL WELLS – The Brownwood Lions secured their first District 6-4A victory of the season, snapping a 12-game losing streak…
ROBINSON – The Brownwood Lady Lions battled the Robinson Lady Rockets to a scoreless tie Friday in non-district soccer action…
The Brownwood High tennis team played its second quad match of the season Friday morning, competing on its home court…
Everyone is welcome to attend a free Opening Reception for the Salon des Refuses at the Brownwood Art Center, 215…
The City of Brownwood has been awarded a $1,500,000 matching grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This…
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce posted the following information on social media: Join us on February 27th for the…
The Brownwood Lady Lions return five senior starters, and a handful of experienced underclassmen, from last year’s 10-14 softball squad…
No criminal charges were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage license(s) were filed between…
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Obituaries
Douglas Mitchell
Douglas (Doug) Carrol Mitchell of Novice passed away on February 7, 2025, he was 83 years old. He was born…
Jesus Soliz
Funeral services for Jesus Soliz, 77, of Brownwood, are pending with Girdner Funeral Home of Abilene. Jesus Soliz passed away…
Charles Layden Andrew Johnson
Funeral service for Charles Layden Andrew Johnson, 37 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on…
Gussie Lee Jamison
Gussie Lee Jamison, age 73, of Brownwood, Texas passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in Brownwood, TX. A viewing will…
Charles A. Boivin
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Charles A. Boivin, 80, of Essex…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: Brownwood-Early softball scrimmage
February 5, 2025
Nearly 50 images from Wednesday’s action at the renovated Lady Lions Softball Field:
Q&A: Tyler Ethridge speaks following Jan. 6 pardon
February 5, 2025
On July 8, 2022, Richland Springs High School graduate Tyler Ethridge turned himself in and was arrested in Denver, Colorado for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Building Lake Brownwood’s Dam
February 2, 2025
Written by Diane Adams This story was originally published last year in the 2024-25 Brown County Area Guide. Pick up a free copy at one of our partner locations & stay tuned for more information about the
Stars of Texas draws 275 art pieces for judging
February 2, 2025
Saturday, February 1, the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit welcomed 130 artists from across the state who entered 275 pieces of art to be considered for this year’s exhibit at the Depot and Cultural Center. 64
Work continues on BHS Student Activity Center
January 31, 2025
Construction continued Friday morning on the new Student Activity Center on the campus of Brownwood High School. Lions head football coach Sammy Burnett recently stated on the Brownwood Lions Coach’s Show on KOXE that completion of the
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Broadcasting out of the norm
Let me veer off here from the normal for a minute or two today and tell you about some football games, basketball and baseball, and some venues that I have broadcast out of. I had some other…
DIANE ADAMS: Out of the old rock
From time to time, there are people who stand out in a community, individuals who embody the traditions and spirit of a place. Johnny Cleveland from Blanket was one of those people; a man whose life touched…
UNDER THE STETSON: Add and Subtract
One thing that I have learned over the years is that everyone has a story. Nobody goes through life without having to overcome tough times. At times, the adversity we deal with in life is no fault…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Tears of a tragedy
Tears of millions of Americans have scarcely dried since the tragic mid-air collision of a passenger airliner with a military helicopter on January 29 in the icy waters of the Potomac River in Washington, DC. A total…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Power Struggle in the Panama Canal
As President Trump has eagerly begun his deportation initiative, his attention toward South & Latin America addresses more than immigration. Tensions are rising around the Panama Canal, one of the most significant geographical landmarks in the Western…
Pfluger Fly-By: February 7, 2025
February 7, 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. I am thrilled that the…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Oral Rabies Vaccination Program expands bait distribution area
Far West Texas will now be included in Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) bait drop. The annual program began Jan. 7 and now includes bait distribution in parts of El…
VETERANS CORNER: The Mission is Veterans
With the Presidential Election over, we now turn our attention to the confirmation hearings for the various Cabinet positions. For Veterans and Active Duty military obviously we are focused on the Department of Veterans Affairs and the…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office warns against phone scam
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Thursday afternoon: Sheriff Hill would like to advise the community of a scam that is plaguing our community. Unknown persons will call members of the community and…
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Statewide News
Texas Partners With Trump Administration On Arrests, Deportations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Gov. Abbott delivers State of the State address
The following are Gov. Greg Abbott’s comments from his State of the State address on Sunday, Feb 2.: Good evening…
Governor Abbott Announces Ban On Chinese AI, Social Media Apps
AUSTIN — On Friday January 31, 2025 Governor Greg Abbott issued a ban prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media apps affiliated with the…
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Houston, Mesquite
AUSTIN – On Monday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted…
Governor Abbott Directs Texas Military To Coordinate With Trump Administration
Governor Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Military Department to deploy the Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande…
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