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The Brownwood Lions will attempt to build off last week’s homecoming victory in their pre-district finale, and spoil the Abilene…
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office posted the following on its Facebook page Wednesday: The Brown County Sheriff’s Office recently received…
EARLY – The Early Longhorns are off to their best start since 1976 and look to complete their non-district schedule…
DATES TO REMEMBER September 26 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 3:00pm at Bangs HS Cafeteria 27 – 4-H Food &…
Watering Many people consider watering one of the most enjoyable jobs in the garden. However, many gardening problems—including diseases, bitter…
Adult women need at least 1½ cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables each day and adult men need…
Howard Payne University has announced the creation of the Dr. William R. & Mrs. Edna McDowell Estep Endowed Scholarship.…
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say that 2021-22 is expected to be a white-tailed deer season for the…
On Wednesday, September 22 at about 10:12a.m., Deputy Byron Langley, spoke with a victim by phone. This was in regards…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 23: LAKE…
The following are the standings, as well as upcoming schedules, for the 10 districts that contain the 13 local teams…
In a rematch of last year’s 92-86 overtime victory in the state semifinals, the Class A Division I No. 1…
Obituaries
Jay Wilcoxen
Edward Jay Wilcoxen Jr., age 54, of Brownwood, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. A memorial service for Jay…
Penny Eugenia Lawson
Penny Eugenia Lawson, age 49, of Brownwood passed away during the early hours of Monday, September 20, 2021, at a…
Ethel Schoen
Funeral services for Ethel Schoen, 102, of Priddy, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Zion Lutheran…
LaVerne Pyburn
Funeral services for LaVerne Pyburn, 95, of Dallas, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral…
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Brownwood Apartment Fire Displaces Resident
September 22, 2021
Several units of the Brownwood Fire Department and a Lifeguard ambulance responded to the Chaparral Apartments at Magnolia and Belmeade Streets. The call came in at 12:01 pm Wednesday and, according to Brownwood Fire Chief Eric Hicks,
Same Day COVID Testing/Treatment Clinic Planned Locally
September 22, 2021
The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department is partnering with Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood for expedited COVID-19 testing, followed by treatment, in one location, on the same day. “We know that people are having to wait more time than
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Becoming a Christian
September 20, 2021
I became a Christian on June 22, 1988. I simply made a simple decision. I asked Jesus Christ to come into my life and He did, and I changed. I mean I changed big time. I am
OYO Hotel Closed Temporarily
September 20, 2021
The OYO Hotel at 515 East Commerce in Brownwood has closed temporarily, after receiving numerous citations of violation from the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department. The hotel has been granted a time period to remediate the violations and
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Announcements
Brown County 4-H News – Sept. 23
DATES TO REMEMBER September 26 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 3:00pm at Bangs HS Cafeteria 27 – 4-H Food & Nutrition Information Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office October 4 – Brown County 4-H Proclamation at County…
White-tailed deer population looks strong ahead of archery season opener
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say that 2021-22 is expected to be a white-tailed deer season for the books. Last year, the overall white-tailed deer population was estimated to be 5.4 million deer. While that…
Brown County Sheriff’s Report – Sept. 23
On Wednesday, September 22 at about 10:12a.m., Deputy Byron Langley, spoke with a victim by phone. This was in regards to a theft. The victim stated he had paid a suspect a $1,000, by Venmo deposit, to…
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Statewide News
Third Special Session Underway in Texas
The Third Special Legislative Session began on Monday with five items on the agenda. Redistricting is at the top of…
Abbott signs border security funding into law
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed House Bill 9 into law, which will provide an additional $1.8 billion in…
Texas Constitutional Amendment Election November 2nd
The 87th Texas Legislature convened this year and approved eight (8) joint resolutions proposing eight particular constitutional amendments. Texas voters…
Congressman August Pfluger reflects on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
On this solemn day, we pause to remember the attacks on our homeland that forever changed our nation and took…