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Following an executive session during Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council ratified the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board action…
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported fatality accidents that took place over the Memorial Day weekend in Brown and…
BROOKESMITH – The Brookesmith High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will take place at 7 p.m. Friday,…
Readers with long memories yearn for more clean, creative humor. Sadly, folks in the first half of their lives are clueless…
On Thursday June 11, multiple agencies, including the Brownwood Police and Fire Departments, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Early Police, Lifeguard…
Revitalizing Our Community (ROC) will hold its annual Juneteenth Community Celebration the weekend of June 19-21 throughout Brownwood. The Soul…
Story by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com “It’s just a miracle.” Those were the words U.S. Rep. August…
Story by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Paying little heed to the soggy skies, Brown County residents gathered…
A woman who was found face down in the water at Lake Brownwood’s Sandy Beach Sunday night passed away early…
Okay, so I’ve been off from sports for a few weeks and now I’m back. I want to try to…
Touts Texas’ Financial Might At Texas Bankers Association Fireside Chat DALLAS — Governor Greg Abbott recently declared Texas as the financial…
May 22, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
AUSTIN – Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Andrew…
Guide Brandon Sargent with a couple limits of good eating white bass / Luke Clayton( Lt ) and Jeff Rice…
Images prior to Friday night’s ceremony as the Class of 2026 prepared to receive their diplomas, courtesy of Steve Nash…
Images prior to Friday night’s ceremony as the Class of 2026 prepared to receive their diplomas
Friday marked the final day for early voting for the May 26 runoff elections, and 656 ballots were cast, bringing…
The City of Brownwood shared the following information on social media Friday afternoon: The City of Brownwood and the Brownwood…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment shall conduct a public hearing for the following…
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Obituaries
Camron Lee Tollett
Camron Lee Tollett, age 19, of Early, passed away on May 25, 2026. A visitation for Camron will be held…
Tearl Covington
Tearl Don Covington, born January 22, 1935 in Prescott, Arkansas passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May…
Ralph Berven ‘R.B.’ Wagley, Jr.
Ralph Berven “R.B.” Wagley, Jr., age 66, of Coleman, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence. At R.B.’s request,…
Jo Ann Linney
Jo Ann Linney, 87, of Rising Star, Tx., passed away on May 24, 2026. Family will host a visitation from…
Alta Dean Bufe
A Celebration of Life for Alta Dean Bufe will be held on Friday, May 29, at 2:00 PM at Zion…
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PHOTOS: Early 2026 graduation behind the scenes
May 22, 2026
Images prior to Friday night’s ceremony as the Class of 2026 prepared to receive their diplomas, courtesy of Steve Nash
BMDD Board OKs $620,000 incentive package for Xforge
May 19, 2026
The Brownwood Municipal Development District Board of Directors, after an executive session Tuesday afternoon, approved an incentive package to Xforge,
Social Security Office moving to former site of Brownwood Bulletin
May 18, 2026
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, the Social Security Administration Office – currently located at the
Phillips in 200, Sparks in pole vault earn silver medals for Lady Lions, who place 7th at state meet
May 15, 2026
AUSTIN – Two of the Brownwood Lady Lions’ five entrants into the UIL Class 4A Track and Field State Championships
Early’s Vassar captures 3A state championship in shot put, Shea adds silver medal in discus
May 15, 2026
AUSTIN – A historic day for the Early Lady Horns track and field program concluded with a state championship in
Early council approves sales tax rebate for improvements to Heartland Mall
May 12, 2026
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved an $800,000
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Baseball standings
Okay, so I’ve been off from sports for a few weeks and now I’m back. I want to try to start something new as far as this baseball season is concerned because normally by this…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Bob, Ray and Dog Nights
Readers with long memories yearn for more clean, creative humor. Sadly, folks in the first half of their lives are clueless about the golden years of radio. It featured 30-minute comedy shows with multiple thigh-slapping moments…
LUKE CLAYTON: A Very Good Week In The Outdoors
Guide Brandon Sargent with a couple limits of good eating white bass / Luke Clayton( Lt ) and Jeff Rice with a “mess” of channel catfish landed from a backwoods creek. Photos by Luke Clayton…
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Volleman’s Family Farm: A legacy of loyalty
Milk doesn’t keep long, but loyalty does. That simple truth sits at the heart of Volleman’s Family Farm in Gustine, where Frank and Annette Volleman planted roots in 1993 – and their family has been tending those roots ever…
American Legion Post 196 Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for KOXE
The American Legion Post 196 recently hosted an appreciation luncheon honoring the employees of KOXE/KBWD and Brownwood News in recognition of the tremendous support the organization provides to the Post and the community. “Post 196 wants to…
Three of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Thurber
AUSTIN – Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Andrew Lopez in San Antonio, Albert Merell, Jr. in Corpus Christi and Kerry Armstrong in Erath Co. earlier…
MLF Fisheries Management Division enhances Lake Brownwood Habitat
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Fisheries Management Division (FMD) completed a collaborative habitat restoration project at Lake Brownwood last week, further advancing conservation efforts that began in 2024 during the 2024 MLF Team Series Patriot Cup. Supported by Berkley Labs…
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Governor Abbott Declares Texas The Financial Capital of America
Touts Texas’ Financial Might At Texas Bankers Association Fireside Chat DALLAS — Governor Greg Abbott recently declared Texas as the financial…
Three of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Thurber
AUSTIN – Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Andrew…
Capital Murder Suspect from Frisco Named May Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to…
DPS Holds Grand Opening for New Mounted Patrol Barn; Welcomes New Riders to Program
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently held a grand opening for its new Mounted Patrol Unit…
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