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Monday was the first day of early voting for the May 26 runoff elections in Brown County, and a total…
At the Monday meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was voted for two agreements with the United States…
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, the Social Security Administration Office – currently located at the…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
A signing ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Multipurpose Athletic Center for nine members of the Brownwood High School…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On May 15, 2026, at approximately 1448 hours, Deputy…
Outkast FC Brownwood 15B competed in the Next Generation Cup this past weekend, a Top 5 national level soccer tournament…
Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Monday morning: This month’s spotlight teacher is Glenda Uecker. Ms. Uecker is a…
*This list will be updated as more information becomes available Lions Football (June 1-4) 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. June…
Brownwood‘s annual Memorial Day program at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25.…
The American Legion Post 196 recently donated $3,200 for scholarships to six Brownwood High School students. Receiving the American Legion…
BLANKET – The Blanket High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will take place at 7 p.m. Friday,…
Here it is, a week or so after I was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.…
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Obituaries
Larry Don Phillips
Larry Don Phillips, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Austin, Texas. He was born on March…
John Edward Garner
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Ed Garner passed away peacefully at the family farm…the land he cherished deeply……
Burton Harvey Brackett
Burton Harvey Brackett, 88, of Texas, passed away on May 16, 2026, after a long and distinguished life marked by…
John Carroll White
John Carroll White, 84, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, with his two daughters by…
Margie Duncan
Margie Duncan, born December 27, 1924, in Santa Anna, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Coleman, Texas,…
Trending Stories
Phillips in 200, Sparks in pole vault earn silver medals for Lady Lions, who place 7th at state meet
May 15, 2026
AUSTIN – Two of the Brownwood Lady Lions’ five entrants into the UIL Class 4A Track and Field State Championships
Early’s Vassar captures 3A state championship in shot put, Shea adds silver medal in discus
May 15, 2026
AUSTIN – A historic day for the Early Lady Horns track and field program concluded with a state championship in
Early council approves sales tax rebate for improvements to Heartland Mall
May 12, 2026
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved an $800,000
Brownwood High briefly placed on ‘secure’ status after phone call threatening violence
May 12, 2026
Brownwood ISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young shared the following information at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: Earlier today, an unidentified male called
Dallas Huston Day proclaimed in the city of Brownwood
May 12, 2026
During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council, Mayor Stephen Haynes declared Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as Dallas Huston
BISD Director of Special Populations appointed to Texas Special Education Advisory Committee
May 8, 2026
(Article by Sara Musgrove) “The most important issues in special education today center on access, capacity, and outcomes; students deserve
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: My induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
Here it is, a week or so after I was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. One of the things I wanted to do before it’s too late, is recognize all…
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: The man in the muddle
Too much is expected of us–we folks of a certain age–whether man or woman. Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foul-ups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger…
LUKE CLAYTON: What’s Hot in the Outdoors
This past week found your outdoor scribe doing some rather mundane things such as yard work, vegetable gardening and repairs around the old cabin. Oh, I also wrapped up a couple of magazine articles. I…
Pfluger Fly-By: May 8, 2026
May 8, 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 great to be back home in…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: May 14
May 2026 May 15th- Cattle Showmanship Clinic, Fairfield, TX May 15th- Applications due for “On the Road with Food…
PHOTOS: Brownwood Claybird Club hosts American Legion benefit
The Brownwood Claybird Club was the site of the American Legion Post 196 Shotgun Shootout benefit Saturday. Funds were raised to assist the American Legion in providing assistance for Veterans Affairs and Rehab, National Security, Preserving Americanism,…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: May 18
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On May 15, 2026, at approximately 1448 hours, Deputy Alexandria Sanchez was dispatched to Bayside Dr in reference to ID Theft. Deputy Sanchez spoke with Russell…
MLF Fisheries Management Division enhances Lake Brownwood Habitat
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Fisheries Management Division (FMD) completed a collaborative habitat restoration project at Lake Brownwood last week, further advancing conservation efforts that began in 2024 during the 2024 MLF Team Series Patriot Cup. Supported by Berkley Labs…
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Statewide News
Capital Murder Suspect from Frisco Named May Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to…
DPS Holds Grand Opening for New Mounted Patrol Barn; Welcomes New Riders to Program
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently held a grand opening for its new Mounted Patrol Unit…
Governor Abbott Statement On Camp Mystic Closure
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after Camp Mystic announced it has withdrawn its renewal application…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million In Federal Funding To ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in…
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