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NJCAA Tournament: Owens, Onondaga, Northland, and Fulton-Montgomery nab Wednesday victories
- March 11, 2026 9:38 pm·
The 12-team NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament tipped off Wednesday at the Brownwood Coliseum, as teams from…

March Sales Taxes Down in All Three Brown County Cities
- March 11, 2026 12:08 pm·
The sales taxes received this month in all three cities in Brown County were lower than March 2025. This information…

Early softball stays perfect in district with 16-0 shutout against Breckenridge
- March 11, 2026 8:37 pm·
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns improved to 4-0 in District 8-3A softball action and stretched their win streak to…

Dublin, Cross Plains males perish in separate one-vehicle accidents in Comanche, Callahan counties
- March 11, 2026 2:12 pm·
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following details regarding recent fatality accidents in Comanche and Callahan counties. On…

Bangs baseball upends Goldthwaite, 5-2, for second win in a row
- March 11, 2026 8:52 pm·
GOLDTHWAITE – The Bangs Dragons baseball team notched a second consecutive victory, upending the Goldthwaite Eagles, 5-2, Wednesday night. Bangs…

BMDD Board of Directors to meet March 17
- March 11, 2026 5:07 pm·

Drone show will be among activities at Early Town Center Boardwalk Grand Opening
- March 10, 2026 9:59 pm·
Story by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY — A drone show featuring 200 drones flying over the…

Early City Council approves agreement for sale of land in Town Center
- March 10, 2026 9:13 pm·
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved agreements Tuesday that…

‘I Am Early’ will formalize volunteer program, city administrator says
- March 10, 2026 9:09 pm·
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Administrator Tony Aaron introduced at Tuesday’s…

Bangs baseball notches second victory in 7-6 home decision over Forsan
- March 10, 2026 8:37 pm·
BANGS – The Bangs Dragons baseball team logged its second victory of the 2026 campaign with a 7-6 home victory…

PHOTOS: NJCAA Basketball National Championship Tip Off Festival
- March 10, 2026 8:22 pm·
Nearly 40 images from opening night at the Brownwood Event Center. Games for the 12 teams across the country begin…

County Commissioners to hold March 16 meeting
- March 10, 2026 5:06 pm·

Central Texas Farm Credit announces promotion of Andrew Young to Branch Manager II
- March 10, 2026 4:49 pm·
Central Texas Farm Credit is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Young to Branch Manager II, recognizing more than…

Early baseball opens district with fifth straight win, 6-4 over Comanche
- March 10, 2026 4:35 pm·
EARLY – The Early Longhorns baseball team stretched its win streak to five games, capturing its District 8-3A opener at…

Lions golf team wins Stephenville tournament, Stewardson finishes second overall
- March 10, 2026 2:58 pm·
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lions won the team championship at the Stephenville Knights of Columbus golf tournament Tuesday at Legends…

Mullin Cemetery Association meeting March 12
- March 10, 2026 11:27 am·
The Mullin Cemetery Association is inviting the public to our March 12th board meeting. We would like to share some…

Council ratifies BMDD grant to assist with cleanup, repairs at site of the former Lucille + Mabel
- March 10, 2026 10:39 am·
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council ratified the Brownwood Municipal Development District board action to approve a Building…

Kiwanis Club of Brownwood raffling Bad Boy Rambler 42-inch mower
- March 10, 2026 8:42 am·
The Kiwanis Club of Brownwood is holding a raffle for a Bad Boy Rambler 42-inch mower with a 20.5 horsepower…

Spring Fling in the Gardens returns to celebrate the season March 28
- March 10, 2026 8:25 am·
As spring unfolds in full color and the Central Texas hillsides come alive with bluebonnets, paintbrushes, firewheels, yucca, and fresh…

THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort and his mailbox
- March 10, 2026 5:55 am·
My Uncle Mort is committed to establishing a “Go Fund Me” campaign for postal workers of America, retroactive to whenever early…
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Obituaries

Joe Donald Hopkins
Joe Donald Hopkins, 86, passed away peacefully on March 1, at his home in Brady, Texas surrounded by his family…

Leonard Charles Westra, Sr.
Leonard Charles Westra, Sr., age 82, of Lohn, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, of congestive heart failure at…

Michael Owens
Michael Leslie Owens, age 73, of Voca, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his residence in Voca. Michael, son…

Curtis Dewain Baker
Curtis Dewain Baker, aged 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his residence in Abilene, Texas, surrounded…

Homer Carriger
Homer Taylor Carriger, age 89, of Brady, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at his…
Trending Stories

Early High School FFA Tractor Tech Team takes top prize at state competition in Houston
March 9, 2026
HOUSTON – The Early High School FFA Tractor Team won the state competition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Lions procure outright 5-4A soccer championship with PK shootout victory over Stephenville
March 6, 2026
The last time the Brownwood Lions secured an outright district soccer championship, Michael Westerman was on the field, but as

Spiller Requests More Time For Electrical Line Project
March 6, 2026
State Representative David Spiller has requested more time for the selection of the route of a proposed electrical power line

Bangs’ Dr. Josh Martin named lone finalist for Maypearl ISD Superintendent
March 6, 2026
After a final interview earlier this week, the Maypearl ISD Board of Trustees voted to name Bangs ISD Superintendent Dr.

Kelton, Becktold, Hunter, Jenkins and King among primary winners
March 3, 2026
Story by Derrick Stuckly / Photos by Steve Nash With 31 contested races on the Republican ballot for the Brown

County Judge, Precinct 4 County Commissioner races headed for runoffs
March 3, 2026
Story by Derrick Stuckly / Photos by Steve Nash Two of the races in the Republican portion of March 3

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: NCAA Basketball Tournament
Basketball week to me is where you get all the teams and you put them in order, the NCAA, therefore you have a one, two, three and four all the way down to sixteen. Then…
- March 9, 2026 5:48 am·

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…
- September 18, 2025 5:35 am·

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…
- December 12, 2025 8:13 am·

THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort and his mailbox
My Uncle Mort is committed to establishing a “Go Fund Me” campaign for postal workers of America, retroactive to whenever early voting began. He suggests joint beneficiaries–directing one-half of the proceeds to whichever “save the trees”…
- March 10, 2026 5:55 am·

LUKE CLAYTON: Wild Pork Can Be Great Eating
Most folks that read my column, listen to my radio shows or watch my outdoor adventures on A Sportsmans Life TV show probably know I absolutely love hunting wild hogs and enjoying the pork from…
- February 22, 2026 9:33 am·

Pfluger Fly-By: March 6, 2026
March 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 another fantastic week representing the best…
- March 7, 2026 8:21 am·
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices

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…
- January 12, 2026 9:32 am·

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: March 6
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 3/5/26, at approximately 1513 hours, Deputy Hopson responded to Blarney Dr for a Theft report. The victim advised approximately 120 feet of AWG 3/0 wire…
- March 6, 2026 10:46 am·

Early Town Center Boardwalk Grand Opening and MLF BASS Pro Tour Watch Party set for March 26-29
The Early Town Center Boardwalk Grand Opening and MLF BASS Pro Tour Watch Party is scheduled for the weekend of March 26-29 The Grand Opening is sponsored by 3M, Texas Bank, Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Early Municipal Development…
- March 5, 2026 8:29 am·
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Statewide News

Gov. Abbott comments on mass shooting in Austin
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning:…
- March 1, 2026·

Governor Abbott Statement On Iranian Action
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on President Trump’s decisive action against the Iranian regime: “Texas stands…
- March 1, 2026·

Governor Abbott, President Trump Highlight Texas Energy Dominance
CORPUS CHRISTI — Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald J. Trump recently highlighted the strength of Texas’ booming economy at…
- March 1, 2026·

Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in Houston and Waco
AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Carl Hegert…
- February 28, 2026·

Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Heed Federal Travel Warnings Amid Escalating Violence In Parts Of Mexico
Texas Department Of Public Safety Is Coordinating With U.S. Department Of State And FBI AUSTIN — Texas Governor Greg Abbott…
- February 23, 2026·
National News
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- CNN reporter deletes post falsely calling Mamdani ‘target of political violence’ in latest foul-up March 12, 2026 Joseph A. Wulfsohn
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- Hillary Clinton caught on video stepping back after pushy former president nudges her at busy NYC intersection March 12, 2026 Alexandra Koch
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- 'Unprecedented' agreement releases emergency oil reserves as gas prices spark concerns March 12, 2026 Alec Schemmel
- BlackRock CEO Larry Fink argues US-Iran conflict won't derail economy as gas prices surge March 12, 2026 Nora Moriarty
- House Oversight Committee demands depositions from Bondi and Lutnick in Epstein probe March 11, 2026 Louis Casiano
