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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick headlines Inaugural Reagan Day Luncheon in Brownwood
- February 12, 2026 9:51 pm·
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Speaking at the Inaugural Reagan Day Luncheon Thursday in Brownwood,…

The Glamour Shop receives Legacy Award at Downtown Brownwood, Inc. banquet
- February 12, 2026 8:44 pm·
The Annual Downtown Brownwood, Inc. Banquet, rescheduled from Jan. 27 due to winter weather, took place inside the Brownwood Event…

Lady Lions softball defeats Gatesville, Legacy Ranch at Killeen tournament
- February 12, 2026 5:41 pm·
KILLEEN – The Brownwood Lady Lions opened Killeen softball tournament action with a pair of victories Thursday – one in…

Two fatalities result from two-vehicle accident in Callahan County
- February 12, 2026 3:35 pm·
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported Thursday afternoon two fatalities from a two-vehicle collision that took place at 7:16…

Mullin students attend Stars of Texas demonstrations
- February 12, 2026 12:27 pm·
Mullin ISD students were on hand Thursday morning at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center for the first session of…

Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board to meet Feb. 18
- February 12, 2026 4:38 pm·

Early softball drops first two games at Stephenville tournament
- February 12, 2026 4:01 pm·
STEPHENVILLE – Facing Class 6A Copperas Cove and host Class 4A Stephenville, the Early Lady Horns softball team dropped both…

Brown County 4-H News: Feb. 12
- February 12, 2026 3:44 pm·
February…

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.
- February 12, 2026 3:08 pm·
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as “bird flu,” has rippled far beyond farms and…

Building & Standards Commission to meet Feb. 19
- February 12, 2026 3:06 pm·

Tickets now on sale for Spring Art Stomp on March 28 in Downtown Brownwood
- February 12, 2026 8:38 am·
Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Spring Art Stomp set for Saturday, March 28 in Downtown Brownwood.…

Fishing Reports 2/11/26
- February 11, 2026 5:21 pm·
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 11: LAKE…

HPU leads social work student to her calling
- February 11, 2026 3:55 pm·
For many students, deciding on a college is a lot easier than picking a major. Maya Rivera, a senior from…

Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees Report for Feb. 9
- February 11, 2026 3:51 pm·
The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6:30…

Lions golf team places fourth in season debut at Llano Invitational
- February 11, 2026 3:27 pm·
LLANO – The Brownwood Lions golf team fired a composite score of 322 in their first tournament of the season,…

Water District Buys New Lake Patrol Boat
- February 11, 2026 1:58 pm·
The Brown County Water Improvement District #1 recently acquired a new boat for the Lake Patrol. It is a RogueJet…

Troy Daniel Jr. sentenced to life in prison for capital murder after guilty plea
- February 11, 2026 1:41 pm·
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: Troy Daniel Jr., 37, pled guilty…

More than 30 from Brown County to take part in FCA All-Star Festival in June
- February 11, 2026 12:26 pm·
The following are the Brown County student-athletes selected to participate in the 2026 FCA All-Star Festival in June: BROWNWOOD Football…

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus coming to Bangs March 27
- February 11, 2026 11:34 am·
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to the Bangs Event Center, located on 103 Ray Barnes Drive, on Friday,…

ROC Black History Spotlight: William F. Britton II
- February 11, 2026 8:59 am·
William F. Britton II was born on May 10, 1964, in Brownwood, Texas, to the late William F. Britton Sr.…
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Lester Marney
I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. John…

Tressie Winn Clawson
It is with profound sadness and a celebration of a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Tressie…

Janice Myrlene Reeves
Janice Myrlene Reeves, 76, of Brownwood, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1949, in…

Nick Poldrack
Nick Poldrack, age 86, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Burleson, Texas. Born on June 9, 1939,…

Lonnie Dale Copeland
Lonnie Dale Copeland, age 74, passed away on February 8, 2026 in Brownwood, Texas. The family will host a visitation…
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BISD Board unanimously approves Brian Harris as next athletic director
February 9, 2026
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees on Monday night unanimously approved current Brownwood High School assistant principal Brian Harris as

Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee announces 2026 award winners
February 9, 2026
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee presented its 2026 award winners on Saturday, February 7th at the Brownwood

Countdown is on for NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship in Brownwood
February 5, 2026
The City of Brownwood, on March 11-14, will serve as the host for the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National

Early’s Love, Ratliff, Wilson sign to play college football
February 4, 2026
EARLY – Three members of the 2025 Early Longhorns District 5-3A Division II tri-champion football team – the school’s first

County Judge candidates Munson, Howard share reasons for running, visions for county
February 3, 2026
Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick Howard held meet and greets with the public in the last week.

Brownwood lands in Region IV, District 13 of 4A Division II for football
February 2, 2026
After being projected to be placed in each of the four regions in Class 4A Division II, the Brownwood Lions

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Lions football schedule
Well the 2026 football schedule is out now. Jeryl Brixey, the Head Coach of the Brownwood Lions, released it in the past few days. Brixey starts his second season at Brownwood High School trying desperately…
- February 9, 2026 5:49 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: Now I’ve heard tell
Our sense of hearing is to be treasured. The sound of ships nearing shores, buzzers sounding at the end of victories and fireworks signaling a new year are but three examples. There are, however, pitfalls to…
- February 10, 2026 5:55 am·

LUKE CLAYTON: A Midwinter Squirrel Hunt
The plan was pretty simple and straight forth. A group of close friends and I were all suffering from a case of cabin fever, locked inside you know after the recent blast of freezing rain,…
- February 7, 2026 7:01 am·

Pfluger Fly-By: February 6, 2026
February 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 a busy week representing you in…
- February 7, 2026 6:54 am·
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Brown County 4-H News: Feb. 12
February 2026 February 15, 2026, by 11:59 PM – Deadline to Apply for Texas 4H Scholarship February 16th: Presidents…
- February 12, 2026 3:44 pm·

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·

Troy Daniel Jr. sentenced to life in prison for capital murder after guilty plea
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: Troy Daniel Jr., 37, pled guilty to capital murder Wednesday for the murder of Nancy Sanchez in February 2024. Because Daniel pled guilty…
- February 11, 2026 1:41 pm·

Fishing Reports 2/4/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 4: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water stained; 45 degrees; 3.10 feet below pool. Black bass to 8.33 pounds are excellent…
- February 4, 2026 8:43 pm·
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Texas Opens Applications For Texas Education Freedom Accounts
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently highlighted that families can now apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Administered…
- February 8, 2026·

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact…
- January 23, 2026·

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response…
- January 21, 2026·

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…
- January 18, 2026·

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…
- January 17, 2026·
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