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The Texas Department of Public Safety reported Wednesday morning that two people perished in a two-vehicle accident just after 4…
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, a total of 954 children and 354 families have signed up for Brown…
Sometimes when you’re in the middle of a thing you don’t recognize how special it is. We’d come out of…
Phillip Contreras was honored at a dinner held Saturday, December 3, by members of the Strategic Alliance for Leadership and…
The City of Bangs will hold its annual Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 with Cookies with Santa…
The Brownwood High School Theatre Department is hosting a Christmas Movie Marathon in the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center Auditorium…
The Cowboys and the Coyotes faced off at Gordon Wood Stadium on Wednesday, November 30, for the annual Coggin Elementary…
BROWN COUNTY – On or about Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will temporarily close CR…
The chance to have pictures taken with Santa will present themselves at the following Brown County locations over the next…
PAINT ROCK – The Texas Girls Coaches Association Class A No. 8 Brookesmith Lady Mustangs improved to 11-2 on the…
After a sluggish start, the Brownwood Lions forged in front midway through the first period and were able to keep…
COLEMAN – Trailing by two points in the waning moments, senior Mady Pyle knocked down a go-ahead three-pointer that lifted…
The Pecan Valley Republican Women’s Club are honored to have as guest speaker, Texas Senator Elect Phil King, on Tuesday…
BLANKET — Livestock Education: Path to the Plate, a three-week class taught by Brown County Agrilife Extension Agent Nick Gonzales…
Abby Lee from DANCE MOMS is coming to Brownwood, Texas on her HOLIDAY TOUR!!! She’s stopping at FEAT STUDIOS for…
Bangs ISD posted the following on its Facebook page Tuesday morning: Bangs ISD is looking into renovating the Old High…
Obituaries
Dennis Wayne Simpson
Dennis Wayne Simpson was born on October 3, 1941, in Shamrock, Texas, to Claude McVoy and Jewell May Hawkins Simpson.…
Jan Case Mattox
Jan Case Mattox passed away in May, Texas on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 68. A memorial…
Joyce Marie Schumann
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Marie Schumann—loving and devoted mother, Grannie, GG and friend to all…
Dr. Robert Fourment
The Greatest Generation lost another member with the passing of Dr. Arthur Fourment. Born to Belle and Arthur Fourment, Sr.…
Trending Stories
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Snow in Stephenville
December 5, 2022
When listening to the last Brownwood Lion football game of the season, I couldn’t help but notice that some of the story line was about the weather. It was cold, it was raining, kind of a miserable
Hamilton ISD evacuates two schools due to threat
December 5, 2022
According to multiple media outlets, Hamilton ISD announced just before 1 p.m. Monday that it has evacuated two schools because of a threat. The website for FOX 44 out of Waco shared the following information: The district
Toys for Kids shares list of ‘special request’ items
December 4, 2022
Brown County Toys for Kids posted the following list of special request items on its Facebook page: Baby Yoda Pokémon book Soccer Goal & Ball My Life Doll Spirit Horse LOL Dolls Sonic the Hedgehog Small Weight
BHS recognizes November Teacher of the Month
December 2, 2022
Brownwood High School (BHS) recently recognized their November 2022 Teacher of the Month. Mr. Bryan Clark was selected to receive the honor which includes a check from Creative Image Laser Solutions and gift cards from Chick-fil-A. BHS
Ribbon cutting held for Ellis Perkins Southwest Appliance Teaching Kitchen at the Boys & Girls Club of Brown County
December 1, 2022
On Thursday, the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Ellis Perkins Southwest Appliance Teaching Kitchen at the Boys & Girls Club of Brown County. “A little over a year ago when the
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‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Snow in Stephenville
When listening to the last Brownwood Lion football game of the season, I couldn’t help but notice that some of the story line was about the weather. It was cold, it was raining, kind of a miserable…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Doc Brownwood
Sometimes when you’re in the middle of a thing you don’t recognize how special it is. We’d come out of the cold spell and the weather was back to being nice, perfect for me. 50s to 70s,…
DIANE ADAMS: Comanche marker tree in the park?
I am no tree expert, but I do love an old tree, especially an old tree with a story. Riverside Park has some absolutely stunning trees, but there is one there that has got me thinking. I’ve…
Texas Family Court Case Joins Others In The Supreme Court
An adoption issue is being debated at the Supreme Court between a Texas family and the federal government. A Fort-Worth couple is seeking to adopt a girl of Native American descent, but encountered a federal law that…
UNDER THE STETSON: Feed the Dog
When living in Lubbock several years ago, I had a neighbor that would keep their dog chained to a fence post. The dog looked underweight and “scraggly” and did not appear to be enjoying life. The owners…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: A ‘Word in Wood’ Testimony
Not until his later years did Rev. Jerry Neill have the time needed to hone his woodcarving skills, but when he did, he was relentless, turning out small art objects that soon cluttered his workshop. For about six…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Livestock Education: Path to the Plate wraps up in Blanket with students cooking, sampling cuts of meat
BLANKET — Livestock Education: Path to the Plate, a three-week class taught by Brown County Agrilife Extension Agent Nick Gonzales that educates students where meat products come from and how the product ends up on their plate,…
Fishing Reports 11/30/22
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of November 30: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 55-57 degrees; 7.91 feet low. Bass are good to four pounds in…
Two arrested in Early for possession, tampering with evidence
The Early Police Department posted the following on its Facebook page Monday morning: On Saturday, Dec. 3, officers received a call of a domestic disturbance in a vehicle near the 1300 block of Early Blvd. A witness…
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Statewide News
Hamilton ISD evacuates two schools due to threat
According to multiple media outlets, Hamilton ISD announced just before 1 p.m. Monday that it has evacuated two schools because…
Texas Family Court Case Joins Others In The Supreme Court
An adoption issue is being debated at the Supreme Court between a Texas family and the federal government. A Fort-Worth…
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Co-Authors Bill To Inform Consumers About Smart Device Capabilities
A new bipartisan bill was introduced in the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology to tackle the growing…
Texas Education Agency Updates School Safety Standards
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) updated the Texas school safety standards earlier this month to amend certain safety requirements for…
National News
- Charlize Theron says giving up her acting career for her children would be a 'no-brainer' December 7, 2022 Lauryn Overhultz
- New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation by House Ethics Committee December 7, 2022 Louis Casiano
- Aaron Judge turned down much larger offer to return to Yankees: report December 7, 2022 Scott Thompson
- Climate reparations? Americans won’t pick up the tab December 7, 2022 Stephen Moore
- Chris Hayes calls Musk’s Twitter rollout ‘disastrous,’ calls it ‘impulse purchase’ to serve his ideology December 7, 2022 Gabriel Hays
- Endangered seabird at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park caught on camera for first time December 7, 2022 Julia Musto
- Purdue’s Jeff Brohm finalizing deal to become next head coach at Louisville: reports December 7, 2022 Joe Morgan
- Detransitioner, experts issue warning over American Girl pushing gender transitions: 'Protect your daughters' December 7, 2022 Kendall Tietz
- Peru's president dissolves Congress ahead of 3rd removal try December 7, 2022
- NPR quiet on Twitter Files after calling Hunter Biden laptop story a waste of time December 7, 2022 Nikolas Lanum