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Herbs are a great, easy-to-grow, multi-use addition to any garden. Herb gardens are also the perfect way for beginning gardeners…
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following press release Thursday afternoon: The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is…
The Brownwood Lions are looking for a bounce back performance following last week’s loss to Class 4A Division II No.…
DATES TO REMEMBER September 22 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 2:00pm at the Extension Office October 1 – Deadline to…
Planting date, seeding rate, and fertility are listed among the top management concerns when it comes to producing wheat in…
Brownwood High School graduate Hudson Reagan, a freshman at Lubbock Christian University, placed 14th in his first college golf tournament…
On September 14, 2024 the Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department, Intersect Power, a clean energy company, and members of the Brown…
The following are the standings, as well as upcoming schedules, for the 11 districts that contain the 19 local high…
TxDOT’s contractor will be working to change the traffic pattern on US 67 near the Coleman/Brown County Line, just west…
May (3-0) at Newcastle (3-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday The Class A Division I No. 5 May Tigers will attempt to…
BANGS – The opening half of the Bangs Dragons’ first road contest of 2024 couldn’t have gone much better last…
EARLY – The Early Longhorns are hoping the third time is the charm as their quest for their first victory…
After publishing a column a few weeks ago on the Hunter Stagecoach stop, I was contacted by the owner of…
DUBLIN – Both the Brownwood Lions varsity and junior varsity cross country squads captured team championships at the Dublin FCA…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 18: LAKE…
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Obituaries
Gina J. Wood
Gina J. Wood, 59, of Idabel, OK went home to be with our Heavenly Father, on September 16, 2024. She…
Nayomia J. Smith
Funeral service for Nayomia J. Smith, 80, of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. She died on Thursday,…
Deborah Ann Thacker
Funeral service for Deborah Ann Thacker, 72 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. She died on Wednesday,…
Madgie Leola Trammell Stewart
Madgie Leola Trammell Stewart, 92 went to be with her loving husband, Ted Monday, September 16, 2024, at Eagle Crest…
William Travis Bryant
William Travis Bryant, age 64, of Bangs, passed away on September 17, 2024 in Abilene. Funeral services for Travis will…
Trending Stories
Early ISD mourns passing of band director
September 18, 2024
Early ISD Superintendent Dr. Joan Otten issued the following statement on behalf of the school district Wednesday morning regarding the Tuesday passing of band director Travis Bryant: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing
Matt McCrane joining Detroit Lions practice squad
September 17, 2024
Brownwood’s own Matt McCrane is headed back to the NFL, as he is signing with the Detroit Lions and will join their practice squad. Greg Joseph, who had been on the Lions’ practice squad, was signed by
Karli Kinkade crowned Blanket Homecoming Queen
September 15, 2024
Senior Karli Kinkade was crowned 2024 Blanket High School Homecoming Queen Friday night during the Tigers’ 54-0 victory over Evant. The Queen was escorted by her father, Charles Kinkade.
Glen Rose overwhelms Lions in 44-16 decision
September 14, 2024
The Glen Rose Tigers scored on their first seven possessions, including four touchdowns in the second period alone, while the Brownwood offense continued to battle bouts of inconsistency, a formula that resulted in the Lions’ first loss
Construction begins on Early Town Center’s Boardwalk
September 11, 2024
Early City Administrator Tony Aaron, in a Wednesday morning interview on KOXE, gave an update on the long-awaited Boardwalk project at the Early Town Center. “We’ve been anticipating this day getting started for a while,” Aaron said.
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Football update
Well, I thought I had better give you an update on the football season. I say that with a little tinge of humor in there. But, in Brownwood, Texas there is no room for a tinge of…
DIANE ADAMS: Eureka Church and Hunter Stage Part 2
After publishing a column a few weeks ago on the Hunter Stagecoach stop, I was contacted by the owner of the property where it was located, Mandy Martin. Mandy told me that the site of the old…
UNDER THE STETSON: Red Dirt Redemption
I have a fiction novel coming out soon. It may be considered a novella. (short novel) depending on who’s counting the words. My book is around 55,000 words, so I am gonna go with ‘novel’ because that…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: On becoming a year older
I have probably made this claim previously, but most friends know that my respect for redundancy has never been more than trivial. So, here I go again, certain that there finally are but two groups of people–those who…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Steve Harris Died
That’s kind of the way I’ve been headlining these posts. Sometimes I stare at this screen and don’t know what to say. Or, how to say it. So I just type. I know the topic: Steve Harris…
Pfluger Fly-By: September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024 Blocking Confucius Institutes from American Universities This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation to stop the Chinese Communist Party from infiltrating American university campuses. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) operates “Confucius Institutes”…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Sept. 19
DATES TO REMEMBER September 22 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 2:00pm at the Extension Office October 1 – Deadline to RSVP for 4-H Proclamation at Brown County Commissioners Court 6 – 4-H Sheep/Goat Club Meeting 3:00pm at…
Fishing Reports 9/18/24
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 18: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 81 degrees; 0.40 feet below pool. Black bass are fair with catches up…
Jose Portillo sentenced to 40 years for murder for July 2022 shooting
District Attorney Michael Murray reported that on Monday, September 16, 2024, Jose Portillo was sentenced to 40 years incarcerated for the offense of Murder. Portillo pled guilty to the offense and waived his right to appeal the…
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Statewide News
Texas Continues To Secure Fronton Island From Dangerous Cartels
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Drive-In Murder Suspect Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Adiah Namir Roberson to the Texas 10 Most Wanted…
Over $7.5 Million In Grants Awarded To Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week announced 25 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.5 million…
Operation Lone Star Arrest Drug, Human Smugglers In Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class…
National News
- ESPN’s Peter Burns recalls harrowing story of how a Missouri football fan saved his life September 19, 2024 Paulina Dedaj
- Popular pilgrimage site Medjugorje, where Virgin Mary said to appear, gets tentative Vatican approval September 19, 2024 Christine Rousselle
- Los Angeles County reports dengue fever cluster acquired from local mosquitoes September 19, 2024 Stephen Sorace
- Hawley demands Secret Service address Trump golf course ‘vulnerabilities' exposed by whistleblower September 19, 2024 Audrey Conklin
- 10 boots to keep your feet dry during fall rainy season September 19, 2024 Christopher Murray
- Alaska man arrested for threats against 6 Supreme Court justices September 19, 2024 Timothy Nerozzi
- Democrats lash out at ‘misinformed’ Teamsters as union makes landmark non-endorsement September 19, 2024 Charles Creitz
- Woman on TikTok searches for airline passenger's family after friendly encounter on flight September 19, 2024 Brittany Kasko
- Ex-NY Times bureau chief pleads for Harris to answer questions more directly: ‘Would go a long way’ September 19, 2024 Gabriel Hays
- Harris team 'not aware' of stolen Trump docs sent 'directly' to Biden camp September 19, 2024 Danielle Wallace