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The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions earned their second meet championship of 2026, capturing…
I honestly think the planning stage of an upcoming outdoor adventure is ‘almost’ as much fun as the outing itself.…
STEPHENVILLE – In a rematch of their season-opening 5-2 victory, the District 5-4A champion Brownwood Lions and the District 6…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025…
ABILENE – In their final action prior to the start of the District 6-4A baseball schedule, the Brownwood Lions dropped…
GATESVILLE – The Brownwood High tennis team won two draws and finished second in two more at the Gatesville tournament…
March 20, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
Monday, March 23 GIRLS AND BOYS GOLF Bangs at District 8-2A tournament (Round 1 at Sweetwater), TBA *** Tuesday, March…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week released the following statement regarding the allegations against Cesar Chavez: “The State of…
Early Lady Horns 9, Tolar 2 EARLY – The Early Lady Horns kept their unblemished District 8-3A softball record intact…
The Brownwood Lady Lions evened their District 6-4A softball record Friday night, breaking a 1-all tie with three runs in…
EDINBURG – Making her second consecutive trip to the Class 4A portion of the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting State…
The Brown County Office of Emergency Management is proud to announce the rollout of Brown County Alert, a new countywide…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
EARLY – Grumps Burgers, based out of Granbury, is expanding with another restaurant to be located in Early, run by…
Savannah Thomas, a Brown County homeschool sophomore from near Rising Star, delivered a standout performance at the Brownwood Bluebonnet Relays…
Early Independent School District issued the following press release Friday morning: Early Independent School District is proud to announce the…
The Brownwood Art Center is pleased to announce a 3-class series, Exploring Painting with the Palette Knife, with instructor Christine…
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Obituaries
Darby Jo Nicholas
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born to William…
Otis Leon Hudson
Otis Leon Hudson, 84, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas. He was born on June 23,…
Edward Henley Yantis
Edward Henley Yantis, 59, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life…
Kay Denise Dela Rosa
Kay Denise Dela Rosa, a cherished member of the Coleman community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at…
Jimmy Ray Knight
Jimmy “Jim” Ray Knight, 83, passed away from cancer on Friday, March 13th, 2026 at his home in Early, Brown…
Trending Stories
Lady Lions cruise to 70-point victory at Bluebonnet Relays, Lions place sixth as a team
March 21, 2026
The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions earned their second meet championship of 2026, capturing
PHOTOS: Matrix NJCAA Halftime Performances
March 14, 2026
More than 30 images from the halftime performance during the final three games of the NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship
PHOTOS: Wheels That Move The World
March 14, 2026
On Saturday, the City of Brownwood and the Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum hosted the annual Wheels That Move
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
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 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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Assistant Coaches
I went off the deep end last week and took Arkansas to win the National Championship. I told you I would wait until today, which is Sunday, to go through my entire bracket. I’ve done…
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: Making Plans
I honestly think the planning stage of an upcoming outdoor adventure is ‘almost’ as much fun as the outing itself. A good case in point is a fishing trip I have planned later this week.…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 20, 2026
March 20, 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 is incredibly disappointing that we have reached…
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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…
Arrest made by Early Police for robbery
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Thursday morning: On 03/18/2026, Early Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Garmon Drive regarding an ex-employee of a business who was trying to take items and…
Major League Fishing returns to Early next weekend
EARLY – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour (BPT) returns to Texas next week, March 26-29, as Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown across the storied waters of O.H. Ivie and Lake…
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Statewide News
DPS Graduates 122 New Texas State Troopers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025…
Governor Abbott Statement On Cesar Chavez Allegations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week released the following statement regarding the allegations against Cesar Chavez: “The State of…
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…
National News
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- Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz with reported $2M tanker toll, regime threatens global oil supply March 22, 2026 Emma Bussey
- Lakers' Luka Doncic says Magic player made explicit remark about his family March 22, 2026 Ryan Gaydos
- Carlos Fernández de Cossío: Cuba 'preparing' for 'possibility of military aggression' March 22, 2026 Eric Mack
- Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz hospitalized after puck hits throat in freak warmup incident March 22, 2026 Scott Thompson
- Brooks Nader says she 'forever' regrets one cosmetic procedure: 'I just didn't need it' March 22, 2026 Ashley Hume
- As cattle herds shrink and beef prices rise, investors back AI cow collars March 22, 2026 Amanda Macias
- Giants running back Cam Skattebo's mother slams critics after player's remarks on CTE, asthma March 22, 2026 Ryan Gaydos
- Influencers in Dubai claim it's 'safer here' than US, despite Iran attacks March 22, 2026 Elizabeth Heckman
- Waltz says Trump is using Iran's own oil strategy against itself to drive down global prices March 22, 2026 Taylor Penley