The Latest News
For the 14th year, Revitalizing Our Community held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Monday. And for…
Winners of 15 consecutive contests and now 20 games above the .500 mark, the District 6-4A co-leading Brownwood Lady Lions…
Well I may have to back off from what I said a couple of weeks ago. I said, “Well, we…
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the…
Due to a persistent La Niña weather pattern, this winter has been drier and warmer than usual, but cold snaps…
Tuesday, Jan. 20 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood at Graham, 5:45 p.m. Early at Millsap, 6:15 p.m. Ballinger at Bangs,…
Behind perhaps their most complete performance of the season, the No. 9 Brownwood Lady Lions extended their win streak to…
2026-mcyf-show-results
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and…
For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a…
January 16, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed…
Early Lady Horns 63, Dublin 22 DUBLIN – The Early Lady Horns remained near the top of the District 8-3A…
Plagued by 36 turnovers, along with a 12 percent success rate at the free throw line, the Brownwood Lions dropped…
MARBLE FALLS – The Brownwood Lady Lions and No. 9 Marble Falls Lady Mustangs played to a 1-1 deadlock Friday,…
BURNET – On the heels of a 5-1 home victory over Burkburnett Tuesday, the Brownwood Lions soccer team again found…
Bangs Middle School has been selected by the Texas Education Agency as one of just 30 campuses across Region 15…
On 1/15/2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Brookesmith Special Utility District, public water system, PWS 0250004, to…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from January 9 through January 15 Organ, Jamall Jave,…
District Attorney Micheal Murray reported that on Thursday, January 15, 2026 Gable Ramirez Sanchez was placed on deferred adjudication by…
The Early Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to welcome new member, Heart of Texas Archery, to the…
Weather
Obituaries
Bennie and Gwen Baeza
Bennie Olsson Baeza, 85, died peacefully in Weimar, Texas on April 27, 2021. He was born on August 26, 1935,…
Daniel Neil Hudson
Daniel Neil Hudson, affectionately known as Dan, was born on September 5, 1959, in Coleman, Texas. He peacefully departed this…
Gary Don Edwards
Gary Don Edwards, 78, of Brownwood, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born…
Thomas E. (Scooter) Laughlin
Thomas Eugene “Scooter” Laughlin, 89, passed from this life on January 10, 2026 to be with his Lord and Savior.…
Virginia Osborne
Our beloved mother, Nina, and friend, Rita Virginia Knight Tharp Osborne, age 78, of Arlington, went to be with Jesus…
Trending Stories
No. 9 Lady Lions stifle Stephenville, 52-30, for 15th consecutive victory
January 17, 2026
Behind perhaps their most complete performance of the season, the No. 9 Brownwood Lady Lions extended their win streak to
BISD Athletic Director Mitch Moore to retire at end of school year
January 13, 2026
After working for the Brownwood Independent School District for 31 years, Athletic Director Mitch Moore announced Tuesday he will retire
Commissioners Withdraw From Storm Siren Project
January 12, 2026
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, the Commissioners voted to withdraw from a proposed emergency alert system
Blaze Edwards’ Grand Champion Steer auctioned for $32,000 at 74th BCYF Premium Sale
January 10, 2026
In what is believed to be a record in the 74 years of the Brown County Youth Fair, the Grand
Brownwood’s Cate Smith selected 2026 Brown County Youth Fair Queen
January 10, 2026
Brownwood High School senior Cate Smith has been a fixture at the Brown County Youth Fair since she was in
Jordan Shipley Suffers Burn Injuries in Accident
January 7, 2026
Jordan Shipley, football star from Burnet, Texas, received severe burn injuries from an accident Tuesday on his ranch near Burnet.
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Basketball predictions
Well I may have to back off from what I said a couple of weeks ago. I said, “Well, we will get through this opening round of the playoffs and forget football and basketball for…
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: A Royal ‘Hang-up’ in Dallas
It’s usually a “ho-hum” thing when my Uncle Mort calls. If it’s about business, I make sure to “think monkey” in front of it. Recently, his “jabber” included details of his “blind hog luck” while fetching…
LUKE CLAYTON: Processing Game Meat at Home
For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home. As a youngster, I watched my…
Pfluger Fly-By: January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another…
Sports
Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 15
January 2026 January 17th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns January 19th- Extension Office closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21st- D7 Food Challenge, San Angelo January 24th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns January 26th- FCH Coalition Meeting, 5pm…
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…
DPS Highlights the Impact of the AMBER Alert Program on National AMBER Alert Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the importance of this lifesaving tool — and the entire Statewide Alert Program — as a critical resource…
LUKE CLAYTON: Processing Game Meat at Home
For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home. As a youngster, I watched my dad butcher…
Business
Statewide News
DPS Highlights the Impact of the AMBER Alert Program on National AMBER Alert Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the…
Governor Directs Investigations Into Potential Medicaid Fraud In Texas
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and…
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a…
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Sixth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
AUSTIN — First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced this week that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative is hosting…
Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For ‘Rural Texas Strong’ Projects
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal…
National News
- Indiana's Fernando Mendoza left bloodied after huge hit from Miami defender January 20, 2026 Ryan Gaydos
- Minnesota AG Keith Ellison denies Don Lemon, anti-ICE protesters violated FACE Act as DOJ mulls charges January 20, 2026 Joseph A. Wulfsohn
- Valentino Garavani, legendary Italian fashion designer, dead at 93 January 20, 2026 Danielle Minnetian
- Trump says media focuses too much on Minnesota ICE coverage, not enough on corruption allegations January 20, 2026 Greg Wehner
- Bengals' Joe Burrow weighs in on controversial NFL playoffs moments: 'It's not the officials' January 20, 2026 Scott Thompson
- Poison’s drummer claims Bret Michaels’ 600% pay demand led to 40th anniversary tour cancellation January 20, 2026 Sarah Sotoodeh
- Trump arrives at Indiana-Miami college football national championship January 20, 2026 Paulina Dedaj
- Denmark ramps up defenses in Greenland as Trump zeros in on control of territory January 20, 2026 Emma Bussey
- Borders state senator wants ICE to be 'totally torn down' January 20, 2026 Alexander Hall
- Girl goes viral after getting pink princess landline phone for Christmas instead of smartphone January 20, 2026 Maria Palazzo