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EARLY – The Early Lady Horns softball team snapped a two-game District 8-3A skid and evened their league record at…
No criminal cases were filed this week by the Brown County Attorney’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed between…
EDINBURG – Brownwood Lady Lion Leslie Rios placed seventh Friday in the 220-pound weight class in the Class 4A Division…
I attended an Athletic Director’s conference several years ago in Waco, Texas. The head football coach at Baylor University at…
A pair of victories against Class 6A San Angelo Central slipped away from the Brownwood Lions Thursday, as the Bobcats…
EDINBURGH – Bangs Lady Dragons Valerie Razo and Kasey Solis both placed seventh in their respective weight classes at the…
FORT WORTH – The District 5-4A co-champion Brownwood Lady Lions soccer team tuned up for their bi-district playoff showdown against…
Texas sheep producers are seeing growth in their flocks, with the state’s total inventory increasing by 5% over the past…
DATES TO REMEMBER March 17 – County Deadline for FCH/Livestock/Horse Quiz Bowl 24 – Deadline to Order State Steer/Heifer Tags…
Discover the beauty, history and impact of Texas’ most iconic wildflower As spring arrives in Texas, one wildflower always stands…
Poor posture is a leading cause of neck, shoulder, and back pain. These simple stretches can help. Poor posture can…
GOLDTHWAITE – The Bangs Dragons completed the pre-district portion of their baseball schedule Thursday with a 13-3 victory at Goldthwaite.…
EDINBURGH – The Early Lady Horns earned a Class 3A Small School state championship, as well as a state runner-up…
Attention Brown County! Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Do you run a local organization…
Rudy Velasquez keeps his first welding project close by. The Texas State Technical College Welding Technology student uses that project…
Husband and wife Rod Marsh and Tiffany Cartier, who have lived in Brownwood just a few months, are holding the…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District…
If you’ve ever walked the grounds of Howard Payne University or driven past the unusual, kind of turreted Douglas MacArthur…
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Obituaries
Deral Ervin Coats
Deral Ervin Coats, born on September 28, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Hendrick…
Joseph Charles McCarthy Jr.
Joseph Charles McCarthy Jr. passed away Thursday, March 6th at 4:05AM. He lived with his wife, Christina in Brownwood. Joe…
Dwayne Ray Munger
Dwayne Ray Munger, age 88 passed away on March 11, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM,…
George M. Heard
George M. Heard, age 78, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2025, in Brownwood, Texas. George was…
Michelle Lindsey
Michelle Lindsey, 56, of San Saba, Texas, passed away at her home on March 11, 2025. A visitation for Michelle…
Trending Stories
Commissioners Approve Resolution in Favor of County-wide Voting
March 10, 2025
In Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to a resolution in support of County-wide voting. Brown County currently has County-wide voting, which means that persons registered to vote in Brown County are
Ollie’s purchases 63 Big Lots stores from Gordon Brothers, Brownwood location on the list
March 10, 2025
According to multiple news outlets, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has purchased 63 Big Lots stores from Gordon Brothers, including an additional 40 on Feb. 27, and the Brownwood location is among those on the list whose designation rights
Jeryl Brixey hired as Brownwood Lions head football coach
March 7, 2025
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees in a special called meeting Friday unanimously voted to approve 33-year coaching veteran Jeryl Brixey, most recently the offensive coordinator at Class 6A Katy, as the next head football coach for
Brown County Chief Appraiser provides clarification regarding Homestead Verification
March 6, 2025
Brett McKibben, Chief Appraiser of the Brown County Appraisal District, issued the following press release Thursday morning: In 2023, the Texas Legislature enacted legislation requiring local appraisal districts to conduct regular audits of homestead exemptions in their
Circle V BBQ canopy uplifted due to strong winds
March 4, 2025
The metal canopy overhanging Circle V BBQ, located at 2006 U.S. Highway 377 South, was uplifted Tuesday due to the strong west winds affecting most of Central and West Texas. As of noon Tuesday, the National Weather
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: New coaches
Let’s talk new head coaches at Howard Payne and Brownwood High School and that should just about kill all the time we have. At Howard Payne, a young man that I’ve known for several years named Coby…
DIANE ADAMS: The Coggin Legacy
If you’ve ever walked the grounds of Howard Payne University or driven past the unusual, kind of turreted Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom, also known as the Main Hall, you’ve brushed up against a piece of Brownwood…
UNDER THE STETSON: Finish
I attended an Athletic Director’s conference several years ago in Waco, Texas. The head football coach at Baylor University at the time, Matt Rhule, was the guest speaker. If you’re not familiar with coach Rhule, he was…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort in mourning
Taxation without representation is tyranny. Though it’s hard to nail down who initially coined this statement, it was the hue and cry of “British Americans” when they fought during the American Revolution 260 years ago. My…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: U.S. Senate to Receive GOP House Budget Resolution
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a federal budget resolution constructed by GOP representatives on a 217-215 majority. All Democrats and one Republican voted in opposition. Representatives strictly crafted an outlined resolution, they did NOT…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you updated on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress. This week, I…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Report shows sheep inventory up in Texas, U.S.
Texas sheep producers are seeing growth in their flocks, with the state’s total inventory increasing by 5% over the past year, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. The Texas inventory of all sheep…
VETERANS CORNER: Hazelwood Act
I was having a conversation the other day with a fellow Legionnaire and the topic of Veteran Benefits came up. Specifically, education benefits for Texas Veterans. The Hazlewood Act was passed in 1923 by the Texas Legislature.…
25-year sentence for Delivery of a Controlled Substance among those handed down in district court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Kevin Travis Lambert pled guilty to the felony offense of Delivery of…
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Converse Teen Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted List
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Joseph Harris to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas…
Texas Hosts Vice President Vance, Federal Officials In Eagle Pass
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Criminal Illegal Immigrant Fugitive Wanted in Bastrop Co. Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants…
Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees…
Brown County Chief Appraiser provides clarification regarding Homestead Verification
Brett McKibben, Chief Appraiser of the Brown County Appraisal District, issued the following press release Thursday morning: In 2023, the…
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