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Students from Brownwood Middle School’s (BMS) Advanced Audio/Visual Production (A/V) class took an exciting step into the world of media…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
GODLEY – The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions combined for six gold medals Thursday at Godley’s powerlifting meet, and also…
KILLEEN – The Brownwood Lady Lions remained undefeated at the Killeen softball tournament Friday afternoon and extended their win streak…
Art is in the air, with the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit currently at the Depot Civic and Cultural…
The Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments Friday…
KILLEEN – A five-run third inning carried the Brownwood Lady Lions to a third straight victory, 6-3 over Class 2A…
VFW Post 3278 is hosting a fish fry fundraiser until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at 2300 Stephen F. Austin.…
COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns and Longhorns competed at the Tribe Classic powerlifting meet hosted by Comanche High School…
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Speaking at the Inaugural Reagan Day Luncheon Thursday in Brownwood,…
The Annual Downtown Brownwood, Inc. Banquet, rescheduled from Jan. 27 due to winter weather, took place inside the Brownwood Event…
KILLEEN – The Brownwood Lady Lions opened Killeen softball tournament action with a pair of victories Thursday – one in…
STEPHENVILLE – Facing Class 6A Copperas Cove and host Class 4A Stephenville, the Early Lady Horns softball team dropped both…
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The Texas Department of Public Safety reported Thursday afternoon two fatalities from a two-vehicle collision that took place at 7:16…
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as “bird flu,” has rippled far beyond farms and…
Mullin ISD students were on hand Thursday morning at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center for the first session of…
Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Spring Art Stomp set for Saturday, March 28 in Downtown Brownwood.…
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Obituaries
Thelma Marie Hays
Marie Hays, age 88, passed away on February 13, 2026 in Brownwood, Texas. The family will host a visitation Monday,…
Mina ‘Betsy’ Henderson
Betsy was Born in Craighead County, Arkansas, she was the youngest of 11 children born to William and Birdie (Reed)…
Torreon Martin
Torreon Martin, a beloved figure known for his warm spirit and engaging personality, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026,…
Lester Marney
I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. John…
Tressie Winn Clawson
It is with profound sadness and a celebration of a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Tressie…
Trending Stories
BISD Board unanimously approves Brian Harris as next athletic director
February 9, 2026
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees on Monday night unanimously approved current Brownwood High School assistant principal Brian Harris as
Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee announces 2026 award winners
February 9, 2026
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee presented its 2026 award winners on Saturday, February 7th at the Brownwood
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
County Judge candidates Munson, Howard share reasons for running, visions for county
February 3, 2026
Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick Howard held meet and greets with the public in the last week.
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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Lions football schedule
Well the 2026 football schedule is out now. Jeryl Brixey, the Head Coach of the Brownwood Lions, released it in the past few days. Brixey starts his second season at Brownwood High School trying desperately…
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: Now I’ve heard tell
Our sense of hearing is to be treasured. The sound of ships nearing shores, buzzers sounding at the end of victories and fireworks signaling a new year are but three examples. There are, however, pitfalls to…
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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Brown County 4-H News: Feb. 12
February 2026 February 15, 2026, by 11:59 PM – Deadline to Apply for Texas 4H Scholarship February 16th: Presidents…
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…
Troy Daniel Jr. sentenced to life in prison for capital murder after guilty plea
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: Troy Daniel Jr., 37, pled guilty to capital murder Wednesday for the murder of Nancy Sanchez in February 2024. Because Daniel pled guilty…
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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- Massachusetts judge rules father can’t opt 5-year-old son out of kindergarten books on ‘gender stereotypes’ February 13, 2026 Rachel del Guidice
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- NJ tech boss convicted of quadruple murder in 2018 killing of brother’s family February 13, 2026 Louis Casiano