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At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, the Commissioners voted to support an effort to have a mental…
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the April 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 11 true bills…
A dozen members of the 8-3A champion Early Lady Horns softball team received all-district accolades from the coaches of the…
The May Tigers are in eighth place at the Class A boys golf state tournament at Crystal Falls Golf Course…
The Howard Payne University Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band join forces to present the annual American Music…
Whoops! I almost used the age-old idiom about never saying never. First in print back in the 14 th century, it was featured…
The Brownwood Community Library will host its fourth annual fundraiser, Reading for The Roses: a Kentucky Derby Party, on Saturday…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment shall conduct a public hearing for the following…
The road from Early to NCAA Division I baseball isn’t a straight line, but Caydon Laird has not been afraid of the…
Well, when I became one of the “Voices of the Brownwood Lions” sometime back in the early ‘60’s one program…
Monday, April 27 BOYS STATE GOLF May at Class A state tournament (Crystal Falls – Leander), 8 a.m. Goldthwaite at…
More than 70 images from Saturday night’s action at the Brown County Fairgrounds:
The Brownwood Claybird Club was the site of the American Legion Post 196 Shotgun Shootout benefit Saturday. Funds were raised…
April 24, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
Looking back over the past couple of decades, those of us that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle have…
CROSS PLAINS – The No. 7 May Tigers ran their win streak to 11 games and completed an undefeated District…
MINERAL WELLS – The Brownwood Lions scored the first two runs in their season finale, but were unable to hold…
WEATHERFORD – The No. 11 Early Lady Horns dominated Game 2 by a 15-0 count, and rallied from a four-run…
Images from Friday’s ceremony, courtesy of Stuart Morris Saturday’s schedule of events is as follows: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM–Browse vendors on…
Early Lady Horn Aislin McCleery on Friday signed with Texas Lutheran University to continue her education and track and field…
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Obituaries
Wendy Schwartz
A funeral service for Wendy Schwartz, 67, of Goldthwaite, will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 at First…
Terry Lane Bullion
Terry Lane Bullion, 60, of Brownwood, passed away on April 23, 2026. Terry was born on September 19, 1965 in…
James ‘Jim’ Allen Elkins
James Allen “Jim” Elkins was called home to be with his Lord on April 23, 2026, in Early, Texas, at…
Michael James Eberle
Michael James Eberle, 83, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2026. A viewing will be held on Saturday,…
Donna Hancock Eberle
Donna Hancock Eberle, 79, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2026. A viewing will be held on Saturday,…
Trending Stories
BROWN COUNTY HISTORY: Byrds Store
April 23, 2026
James Byrd moved his family from Tennessee to Missouri. From Missouri, some of the children wound up in Texas, and
PHOTOS: Lionettes Spring Show
April 18, 2026
Nearly 100 images from Saturday night’s performance at the Brownwood High School Auditorium to conclude the 2025-26 season for the
City of Brownwood Officer Selected for Statewide Law Enforcement Valor Award
April 21, 2026
Corporal Kris Salazar of the Brownwood Police Department has been selected to receive the 2026 State of Texas Law Enforcement
Forty 30-day notices for violations handed out during Operation Spring Cleaning
April 17, 2026
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Friday: On April 16, 2026, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office
Lady Lions repeat as area track and field champs by 91 points, clinch 18 regional berths
April 17, 2026
ABILENE – Following a third straight district championship, the Brownwood Lady Lions captured a third consecutive area title and
Heartland Mall transformation coming, Mangrum announces at State of the City address
April 17, 2026
Story and photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Early Mayor Bob Mangrum’s audience reacted with delight Friday
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Origin of the Coaches Show
Well, when I became one of the “Voices of the Brownwood Lions” sometime back in the early ‘60’s one program that was waiting on me was the Coaches Show. I think I was in on…
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: Never say never – really?
Whoops! I almost used the age-old idiom about never saying never. First in print back in the 14 th century, it was featured in 2020 as background music for the popular movie, The Karate Kid . It is familiar to…
LUKE CLAYTON: New Gear for the Sportsmen
Looking back over the past couple of decades, those of us that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle have seen many new products come on the market. I can name a few items that…
Pfluger Fly-By: April 24, 2026
April 24, 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. I was thrilled to be joined by both…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: April 23
April 2026 April 24th- D7 Roundup, San Angelo April 26th- Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Event- 10am-4pm, Brownwood…
American Legion Post 196 donates $1,000 toward Gold Star Family Memorial Garden
The Brownwood Garden Club is pursuing the creation of a Gold Star Family Memorial Garden at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial, across Crockett Drive from the Hendrick Medical Center, and American Legion Post 196 recently made a…
Brown County Grand Jury Indictments April 2026
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the April 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 11 true bills were returned against 8 persons. Those indicted were: Hugh Garson Barr aka Hugh Carson Barr: Driving while…
LUKE CLAYTON: Aging and the Outdoors
This week let’s discuss a subject that directly affects all of us sooner or later- how to continue to enjoy our outdoor endeavors as we grow older. In my mid-seventies I feel qualified to share some experiences…
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Statewide News
DPS Graduates New K-9 Teams Now Set to Deploy Across Texas
AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently graduated nine new K-9 teams and four certified K-9 Tech Trainers,…
Texas Economy Hits Record $2.9 Trillion
AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the strength of the Texas economy as preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of…
Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates sixth cohort of Leadership Institute graduates
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service recognized participants of the Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute (TFSLI) during a graduation ceremony held…
DPS Honors Heroic Actions at April Public Safety Commission Meeting
AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized…
Governor Abbott Opens First New Texas State Park In Nearly Two Decades
Participates In Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the…
National News
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- Trump appeals for unity, rips '60 Minutes,' after a history of inflammatory rhetoric on both sides April 28, 2026 Howard Kurtz
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