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Time to talk spring turkey – forecast, video, skill builder and more. Bountiful Spring Turkey Season Expected Wild turkey surveys…
The 12-team field at the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament has been cut in half through Friday…
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet posted the following information on its Facebook page: The Brownwood Area Chamber…
The Brownwood Lady Lions established some positive momentum ahead of Tuesday’s District 6-4A softball opener as they made quick work…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been…
March 13, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
The District 5-4A soccer champion Brownwood Lions will head into postseason play with a 13-match unbeaten streak following Thursday’s 2-0…
In their final action before the start of postseason play, the District 5-4A soccer co-champion Brownwood Lady Lions got back…
SAN ANGELO – The Brownwood Lions’ two-game win streak came to end with a pair of losses at Class 6A…
The 12-team NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament rolled on Thursday with five contests at the Brownwood Coliseum,…
COMANCHE – The Early Longhorns remained undefeated in the month of March and in District 8-3A baseball competition, notching their…
FaithWorks Legacy and Prophetess Aila, are Hosting an Open Heaven Praise & Worship Gathering this Saturday March 14th @ 12pm. A City-Wide Praise & Worship…
We have all heard about the growth of Artificial Intelligence, but what really is it and how does it affect…
Live music will take center stage at Pat Coursey Park during this year’s Spring Art Stomp in downtown Brownwood on…
BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers, City Hall 501 Center Avenue, Brownwood, Texas 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19th, 2026…
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Obituaries
Gerald Lee Thomas
Gerald Lee Thomas, 70, passed away on March 12, 2026. Family will host a visitation from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, March…
Miguel Perez
Miguel Perez, 68, of San Saba, Texas, passed away on March 12, 2026. He was born to Eugenio and Josephine…
Ingrid Westmoreland
Ingrid Proksch Westmoreland, 80, passed away March 9, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Lost Creek Cemetery in…
Winnefred Earl Briggs
Winnefred Earl Briggs, 60, passed away on March 9, 2026. He will be interred at the Coleman City Cemetery where…
William Darrell Ellis
William Darrell Ellis, 87, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. Darrell’s family will host a visitation at 1 PM…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: NJCAA Basketball National Championship Tip Off Festival
March 10, 2026
Nearly 40 images from opening night at the Brownwood Event Center. Games for the 12 teams across the country begin
Early City Council approves agreement for sale of land in Town Center
March 10, 2026
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved agreements Tuesday that
Early High School FFA Tractor Tech Team takes top prize at state competition in Houston
March 9, 2026
HOUSTON – The Early High School FFA Tractor Team won the state competition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Lions procure outright 5-4A soccer championship with PK shootout victory over Stephenville
March 6, 2026
The last time the Brownwood Lions secured an outright district soccer championship, Michael Westerman was on the field, but as
Spiller Requests More Time For Electrical Line Project
March 6, 2026
State Representative David Spiller has requested more time for the selection of the route of a proposed electrical power line
Bangs’ Dr. Josh Martin named lone finalist for Maypearl ISD Superintendent
March 6, 2026
After a final interview earlier this week, the Maypearl ISD Board of Trustees voted to name Bangs ISD Superintendent Dr.
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: NCAA Basketball Tournament
Basketball week to me is where you get all the teams and you put them in order, the NCAA, therefore you have a one, two, three and four all the way down to sixteen. Then…
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: Mort and his mailbox
My Uncle Mort is committed to establishing a “Go Fund Me” campaign for postal workers of America, retroactive to whenever early voting began. He suggests joint beneficiaries–directing one-half of the proceeds to whichever “save the trees”…
LUKE CLAYTON: Wild Pork Can Be Great Eating
Most folks that read my column, listen to my radio shows or watch my outdoor adventures on A Sportsmans Life TV show probably know I absolutely love hunting wild hogs and enjoying the pork from…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 13, 2026
March 13, 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. This week, I penned an op-ed in the…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
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…
Authorities Arrest Multi-State Rapist in Oklahoma After Years-long Investigation
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been taken into custody. Hunter Mackey, 27, was arrested by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) for…
Spring Wild Turkey Seasons Open March 14
Time to talk spring turkey – forecast, video, skill builder and more. Bountiful Spring Turkey Season Expected Wild turkey surveys over the past 3 years show good production, and you can expect a bounty of 2 and…
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Statewide News
Authorities Arrest Multi-State Rapist in Oklahoma After Years-long Investigation
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been…
Gov. Abbott comments on mass shooting in Austin
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning:…
Governor Abbott Statement On Iranian Action
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on President Trump’s decisive action against the Iranian regime: “Texas stands…
Governor Abbott, President Trump Highlight Texas Energy Dominance
CORPUS CHRISTI — Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald J. Trump recently highlighted the strength of Texas’ booming economy at…
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in Houston and Waco
AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Carl Hegert…
National News
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- Players Championship delays gate opening amid manhunt for double murder suspect near golf course March 14, 2026 Paulina Dedaj
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- Bill Maher presses Gov. Josh Shapiro on Iran war, asks if 'you would still do nothing?' March 14, 2026 Taylor Penley
- Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers as Valerie Jarrett earns $740K March 14, 2026 Michael Dorgan
- Country singer Jo Dee Messina blasts Nashville label for ‘too fat’ rejection March 14, 2026 Lori Bashian
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