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At the September 19 meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court approval was given to the new County budget for…
DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions captured their second straight team cross country championship, winning the Dublin Dash Wednesday –…
Lifelong Texas painter Bob Stuth-Wade says inspiration has always been easy to find—even out of his back door in rural…
The storied rivalry between the Brownwood Lions and Stephenville Yellow Jackets ranks near the top of Texas high school football…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 28. LAKE…
The Early Church of Christ youth fundraiser bake sale and craft show is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Deputy Saydie Bradley issued a Dog Prohibited from Running at Large form to an individal. A…
The Bangs Volunteer Fire Department will host a brisket supper fundraiser, with food provided by Chipster’s BBQ, from 4 to…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Monday morning: On Monday, June 21, 2021, an investigation was being…
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Texas has some of the strictest gambling laws in the United States. However, there’s been a…
This one will take some work on your part. I’ll be back in the next column, if the Lord wills…
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Last Monday, a United States District Judge in Texas, David Counts, ruled that people under indictment…
Obituaries
Roxie Smith Nance
Roxie Smith Nance departed her loving family on September 19, 2022, aged 73. She was born on March 8, 1949,…
Elwood Allen Bailey
Elwood Allen Bailey, 80, of Blanket, Texas passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. A private graveside service will be held…
Daniel ‘Chacho’ Ramirez
Daniel Armando Ramirez, 74, of Brownwood, Texas passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. A visitation with family is planned at…
Kevin Stanley
Kevin Stanley, age 65 of Early, formerly of Glenpool Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Family will receive friends…
Trending Stories
Moving truck goes up in flames between Zephyr, Early
September 27, 2022
The following information was provided to BrownwoodNews.com regarding Wednesday’s 18-wheeler fire between Zephyr and Early: On September 27th at 2:29 p.m. the Early Fire Department and Zephyr Fire Department were dispatched to 7100 Block of Highway 183/84
Gordon Wood Hall of Champions Class of ’22 to be inducted Oct. 7
September 27, 2022
Four members of previous Brownwood Lions teams will be inducted this year into the Gordon Wood Hall of Champions. In addition, the 1970 State Championship football team will be honored. The Hall of Champions missed recognizing the
No. 9 Lions impose will in fourth straight victory, 52-21 over Waco Connally
September 24, 2022
VIDEO: Thad Hinds hauls in a 25-yard touchdown reception from Ike Hall, his second of the game. WACO – The wins continue to mount for the Class 4A Division I No. 9 Brownwood Lions, who used
Harper House preparing to make grand debut
September 23, 2022
Brownwood native Liz McCrane admitted she did not expect to be living in her hometown at this stage of her life, yet she’s thriving in the familiar surroundings. Her latest project, Harper House, will open its doors
Shelby Miller returns to MLB roster with San Francisco Giants
September 23, 2022
Brownwood High School graduate Shelby Miller is making his return to Major League Baseball, as he was called up by the San Francisco Giants Thursday. Miller had spent the season pitching for the Giants Triple-A affliate –
High School Football
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Radio station basketball team
Many years ago when I worked at KBWD, somebody got the crazy idea that we ought to have a radio station basketball team. Actually, it was me! I got a call one day from someone in a…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Civilization Deplatformed
This one will take some work on your part. I’ll be back in the next column, if the Lord wills it, with something more light-hearted. Maybe another walk back in time or an excursion around downtown. You…
DIANE ADAMS: Brownwood at the turn of the 20th century
I found this little glimpse into life in Brownwood at the turn of the 20th Century. Texas Author Boyce House, who spent some of his growing up years in Brownwood during the early 1900s, was once asked…
The Push for Legalized Gambling in Texas
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Texas has some of the strictest gambling laws in the United States. However, there’s been a push in the state to legalize gambling, casinos, sports betting, and the like, by Texas residents, politicians,…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: The road taken
I, as well as most others who string words together, will never be confused with Robert Frost, the poetry genius from whose pen flowed marvelous words about his beloved New England. One of his best–published in the…
Pfluger Fly-By: Sept. 23
September 23, 2022 Commitment to America I am proud to join House Republicans in unveiling the Commitment to America, a policy agenda designed to build An Economy That’s Strong, A Nation That’s Safe, A Future That’s Built on…
Sports
Announcements
All antibiotics will be prescription-only in 2023
The Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine’s plan for supporting veterinary antimicrobial stewardship will be fully implemented in 2023 when all remaining over-the-counter antibiotics are switched to prescription-only status. The medically important antibiotics (used by…
Fishing Reports 9/28/22
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 28. LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 83-83 degrees; 7.34 feet low. Bass are excellent to 8.34 pounds on…
Brown County Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 28
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Deputy Saydie Bradley issued a Dog Prohibited from Running at Large form to an individal. A report was made. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 9:04 p.m., Deputy Chris Williamson and Deputy Byron Langley…
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Statewide News
The Push for Legalized Gambling in Texas
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Texas has some of the strictest gambling laws in the United States. However, there’s been a…
Texas Judge Rules Persons Under Indictment Can Receive Firearms
[Story By Jacob Lehrer] Last Monday, a United States District Judge in Texas, David Counts, ruled that people under indictment…
Texas Ballot Battleground: Public Schools
[Story written by Jacob Lehrer] The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) was going to revise the social studies curriculum…
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Talks Accomplishments, Politics, and Trump At Pecan Valley Republican Women’s Club.
Sid Miller was introduced by the Pecan Valley Republican Women’s Club. Sid Miller has been our Texas Agriculture Commissioner for…
National News
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- Vice President Kamala Harris commends US alliance with 'Republic of North Korea' in DMZ speech gaffe September 29, 2022 Andrea Vacchiano
- Marjorie Taylor Greene's husband of 27 years files for divorce, says marriage is 'irretrievably broken' September 29, 2022 Elizabeth Pritchett
- California woman charged with murder for driving into man she accused of trying to run over cat: authorities September 29, 2022 Brie Stimson
- When a major hurricane collides with other news, the storm prevails September 29, 2022 Howard Kurtz
- WH plays damage control yet again after Biden search for deceased Rep. Walorski adds to list of walk-backs September 29, 2022 Houston Keene
- Princess Diana’s heartfelt letter to man struggling with bulimia on display at Las Vegas exhibit September 29, 2022 Stephanie Nolasco