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The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce shared the following information on social media Wednesday: The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce…
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Wednesday morning: Sheriff Vance Hill reported that on Tuesday, February…
After a decades-long career in telecommunications, James “Bullet” Anderson now invests his time in community and faith. James Anderson, the…
Voters of Brown County are encouraged to meet their candidates before heading to the polls for the Republican Primary on…
Sareta Spratt-Delgado has served as Secretary/Treasurer for Revitalizing Our Community (R.O.C.) since 2012, bringing a deep commitment to service, leadership, and…
LAMPASAS – Playing for the first time since Jan. 22, the Brownwood Lions ran their unbeaten streak to five matches…
The Texas Department of Transportation’s Brownwood District will host a public meeting, in virtual format, to provide an update on…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court…
Early Lady Horns 42, Eastland 27 EASTLAND – The Early Lady Horns improved to 10-2 in District 8-3A and 23-9…
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lions scored the first seven points of the second period to draw even with the Stephenville…
The reigning District 5-4A soccer co-champion Brownwood Lady Lions began their quest for a second straight league championship with a…
STEPHENVILLE – Behind 20 points from senior point guard Icess Hall, the No. 8 Brownwood Lady Lions completed their first…
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the January 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 11 true bills…
Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick Howard held meet and greets with the public in the last week.…
It was an afternoon when elements of Murphy’s Law loomed, not in cataclysmic ways, but merely gnawing tidbits of annoyance–for both…
The finishing touches to the 2025 Brownwood Lions football season were applied on the same day as the opponents for…
The six-man football landscape shifted for Brown County schools with Monday morning’s UIL realignment, particularly in Class A Division I.…
BANGS – The Bangs Dragons will again head east for postseason football action, but venture south in district play as…
EARLY – The Early Longhorns, coming off a share of their first district championship since 2007, are returning to Class…
The City of Coleman in partnership with Cornerstone Community Action Agency, proudly invites residents, neighbors, and visitors to celebrate a…
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Obituaries
Ivery Hunt
Ivery “Joe” Hunt, 68, passed away surrounded by family on February 1, 2026. A graveside service will be held at…
Wanda Faye Connaway
Wanda Faye Connaway passed away on February 3, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1931, to…
Darlene Friar
Darlene Friar, 85, of Brady, Texas passed away on January 29, 2026, in College Station, Texas. Darlene was born March…
Donna Kay McGinty
Donna Kay Cobb, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Austin, Texas. A visitation for Donna will…
Gerald Glen McDaniel
Gerald (Gerry) Glen McDaniel, 85, departed this world on January 25, 2026 in Brownwood, TX. Visitation will be hosted at…
Trending Stories
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
PHOTOS: Snow and sleet weekend in Brown County
January 25, 2026
Pictured are some of the more than 300 submissions received via the BrownwoodNews.com Facebook page Sunday morning of the winter
Mayor to ask City to seek request for proposal to study cost of connecting Riverside Park, Early Town Center
January 23, 2026
Near the conclusion of Mayor Stephen Haynes’ hour-long State of the City Address at the Brownwood Event Center Friday afternoon,
‘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: Cabin Fever
Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week ‘cooped up’ in the house thanks to that Alberta clipper that came roaring down and turned much of the country into…
Pfluger Fly-By: January 30, 2026
January 30, 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 great week back in TX-11!…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 29
January 2026 January 29th- “Pathways to Mastering Scholarships” Workshop, 5:30pm at Extension Office January 31st- NEW BCYF Workday, 8am at the Youth Fair Barns …
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 1/21/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 21. LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 54 degrees; 3.04 feet below pool. Black bass to 9.34 pounds are good…
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Statewide News
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…
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a…
National News
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- World enters uncharted era as US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, opening door to fastest arms race in decades February 4, 2026 Morgan Phillips
- Childcare expert exposes key roadblock to uncovering potential fraud schemes in Minnesota: 'Really difficult' February 4, 2026 Diana Stancy
- 20 games and activities to beat cabin fever when you're stuck inside February 4, 2026 Nora Colomer
- Noem slams Dems, Biden administration for lacking 'compassion' amid anti-ICE tensions February 4, 2026 Alexandra Koch
- Virginia Gov Spanberger cuts ties with ICE in federal immigration enforcement cooperation February 4, 2026 Louis Casiano
- NBC announces Winter Olympics replacement host for Savannah Guthrie as her mother remains missing February 4, 2026 Alexander Hall