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Fresh off a 19-13 campaign, runner-up finish in District 6-4A, and a trip to the third round of the playoffs…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently highlighted that families can now apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Administered…
The plan was pretty simple and straight forth. A group of close friends and I were all suffering from a…
Monday, Feb. 9 SOFTBALL Fredericksburg at Brownwood, 5:30 p.m. Bangs at Early, 5 p.m. GIRLS GOLF Brownwood at Llano Invitational,…
February 6, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
No. 22 May Lady Tigers 75, Sidney 7 SIDNEY – The No. 22 May Lady Tigers completed a flawless run…
A game the Brownwood Lions led most of the way slipped through their fingertips in the fourth period, as a…
In their final game at Warren Gym this season, the No. 8 Brownwood Lady Lions held their sixth opponent below…
MARBLE FALLS – The Brownwood High tennis team opened spring semester action at the Marble Falls tournament Friday, and earned…
Non-profits in the Brown County area are invited to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s fifth annual William B.…
The BC Elite soccer club has signed its roster for Regional Premier League (RPL) play in Dallas, which begins the…
BRADY – The Early Lady Horns and Longhorns competed at the Brady Invitational powerlifting meet on Thursday. Finishing fourth for…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
Shelby Vara, Assistant Principal of Northwest Elementary in Brownwood ISD, has been honored as the 2026 Region 15 Assistant Principal…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
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Obituaries
Johnny Frank Owen
Johnny Frank Owen, age 74, of Rising Star passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A graveside service will be…
Neil Louis Mabee
Neil Louis Mabee, 85 of Brownwood passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.…
David Winston Shankle
A graveside funeral service for David Winston Shankle, 78, of Houston, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7…
Harold George Eoff
Harold George Eoff, 84, of Blanket, Texas, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. A visitation will be held at Heartland…
Erlene Barker
Erlene Barker, a beloved member of her community and a dedicated realtor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026,…
Trending Stories
Countdown is on for NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship in Brownwood
February 5, 2026
The City of Brownwood, on March 11-14, will serve as the host for the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National
Early’s Love, Ratliff, Wilson sign to play college football
February 4, 2026
EARLY – Three members of the 2025 Early Longhorns District 5-3A Division II tri-champion football team – the school’s first
Brownwood lands in Region IV, District 13 of 4A Division II for football
February 2, 2026
After being projected to be placed in each of the four regions in Class 4A Division II, the Brownwood Lions
Artists submit works for 28th Annual Stars of Texas exhibit
January 31, 2026
Pictured are some of the entries for the 28th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit at the Depot Civic
HPU to host Chris Tomlin for a night of worship on April 15
January 29, 2026
Howard Payne University invites the public to an outdoor night of worship with Grammy-award winning musician Chris Tomlin, on Wednesday,
Another UIL realignment projection sends Brownwood football to 4A DII Region II
January 26, 2026
With the UIL’s biennial realignment just a week away, pundits continue to offer their prognostications on where schools will end
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Super Bowl III
It used to be something if you could name this year’s opponents in the Super Bowl, Number XL (60). I can remember barely, who won Super Bowl Number 1. Well, it wasn’t “Super Bowl” until…
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: What could possibly go wrong?
It was an afternoon when elements of Murphy’s Law loomed, not in cataclysmic ways, but merely gnawing tidbits of annoyance–for both me and others–that harkened us back to lessons of a children’s book, The Little Engine That…
LUKE CLAYTON: A Midwinter Squirrel Hunt
The plan was pretty simple and straight forth. A group of close friends and I were all suffering from a case of cabin fever, locked inside you know after the recent blast of freezing rain,…
Pfluger Fly-By: February 6, 2026
February 6, 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 a busy week representing you in…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Feb. 5
February 2026 February 6th: OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED February 9th: Shooting Sports Informational Meeting, 6:30pm, Extension Office February 10th: BCYF…
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…
Two sentenced in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Samuel Goins, on probation for the felony offense of Deadly Conduct, was adjudicated…
Fishing Reports 2/4/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 4: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water stained; 45 degrees; 3.10 feet below pool. Black bass to 8.33 pounds are excellent…
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Statewide News
Texas Opens Applications For Texas Education Freedom Accounts
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently highlighted that families can now apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Administered…
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response…
DPS Highlights the Impact of the AMBER Alert Program on National AMBER Alert Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the…
Governor Directs Investigations Into Potential Medicaid Fraud In Texas
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and…
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