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December 30, 2025 Friend, Happy New Year, TX-11! Camille and I wish you and your families a safe and blessed…
GATESVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions completed a 3-0 weekend run at the Gatesville soccer tournament Saturday with victories over…
A former all-American who is in the College Football Hall of Fame, a first round NFL Draft pick, a record-setting…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal…
MARBLE FALLS – The No. 11 Brownwood Lions extended their win streak to 12 games and reached the 20-win plateau…
Monday, Jan. 5 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Gustine at May, 11 a.m. *** Tuesday, Jan. 6 BOYS SOCCER Brownwood at…
With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader…
May Lady Tigers 67, Rising Star 7 RISING STAR – The May Lady Tigers remained undefeated in District 21-A basketball…
Hendrick Medical Center-posted the following information and photo on social media Friday evening: Meet the first baby of 2026 born…
The Brownwood Lions put three goals on the board in the first 10 minutes of their 2026 soccer season opener…
GATESVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions landed in the win column for the first time during the 2026 soccer season,…
The Brownwood Lions surrendered a pair of double-digit runs in the first and third quarters and were unable to recover…
Boost your creativity, or just appreciate what local artists have to offer, at the Brownwood Art Center this January. A…
New Year’s Day launched the 40th season of the Toyota ShareLunker Program, another major milestone for Texas’ highly acclaimed and…
Following the release of the UIL cutoff numbers for high school football for the 2026 and 2027 school years in…
Early High School’s award winning Longhorn Theatre Company will be presenting “Frozen, Jr.” a musical based on the Disney film…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday, December 22, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley,…
Article written by Jan Green There’s been a whole lot of wrapping going on recently. Tis the season, or it…
The year 2025 is in the books now. Every year is a good year, so they say. But every year…
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Obituaries
Rose M. Roberson
A funeral service for Rose M. Roberson, 68, of Santa Anna, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. She died…
William ‘Billy’ Davis
William Cyrus Davis, born September 3, 1960, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Coleman,…
Christine Gagne
Funeral service for Christine Gagne, 76, of Coleman, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. She died on Wednesday, December…
Hazel Louise Austin
Hazel Louise (Reeves) Austin, 81, of Bangs, Texas passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. A visitation with family will be…
Roy Walter Wollgast Sr.
Roy Walter Wollgast Sr., 74 of Mills County, Texas passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. Memorial service will be held…
Trending Stories
First baby of 2026 born at Hendrick Medical Center-Brownwood
January 2, 2026
Hendrick Medical Center-posted the following information and photo on social media Friday evening: Meet the first baby of 2026 born
BrownwoodNews.com’s Top 12 Stories of 2025
January 1, 2026
The year 2025 is in the books now. Every year is a good year, so they say. But every year
No. 11 Lady Lions hold off Hereford, 56-49, for 11th straight victory, Classic championship
December 31, 2025
The No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions established a 20-point first-half lead Wednesday night at the Brownwood Coliseum before the Hereford
55 firefighters respond to Sunday night wind-driven house fire near country club
December 29, 2025
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Monday: At approximately 7:44 pm on Sunday, December 28, 2025, the
My Guess at UIL Realignment
December 23, 2025
by Mike Blagg Well it’s time again for “Realignment,”, when the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) draws up new Districts
Lions earn 23 All-District 4-4A Division I football accolades
December 20, 2025
The District 4-4A Division I runner-up Brownwood Lions earned 23 all-district football accolades, as the roster was released following league
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: TexasBank Holiday Classic
Here a day ahead of time with apparently bad weather on the way, I can’t help but think about the TexasBank Holiday Classic. This is an annual deal here in Brownwood and it makes money for individual…
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 an entry…
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 Rudolph the…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: The greatest among us
Often, I believe, writers spend too much time on the “what was” and “what will be” instead of the “what is.” I admit to such whimpering occasionally, and this time, make no promises to do better, but I’ll…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Professional vs. Graduate Degrees – higher education returns to 1965
Legacy news and social media have exploded into a panic with the Department of Education’s recent announcement about reinstating amendments made to the 1965 Higher Education Act. Included in the legislation text of the One Big Beautiful…
Pfluger Fly-By: End of Year Report 2025
December 30, 2025 Friend, Happy New Year, TX-11! Camille and I wish you and your families a safe and blessed start to the year ahead. We also pray that you and your families enjoyed a joyful Christmas…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 1
December 2025 December 31st– Extension Office Closing at Noon January 2026 January 1st-2nd – Extension…
American Legion Post 196 donates $2,400 to 10 furloughed Federal Civil Service workers
Your local community American Legion Post 196 from Brownwood has provided financial assistance to 10 Federal Civilian Workers from Camp Bowie during the first week of November 2025. Recently, American Legion Post 196 made an inquiry as…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Jan. 2
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday, December 22, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, was contacted by Game Warden Reeves regarding a tip he received on the Texas Parks and Wildlife…
LUKE CLAYTON: White Bass Like it Cold
With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader deer season opens in a matter of days, and I have my CVA 50 caliber Optima all…
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Statewide News
Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For ‘Rural Texas Strong’ Projects
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal…
Governor Abbott Touts Texas Fueling The Nuclear Renaissance, Booming Energy Sector
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ booming energy industry as the nation’s leader in energy production, powering America’s economy and…
Modern Technology Identifies Final Perpetrator in 1983 KFC Murders
AUSTIN – After 42 years of investigation, law enforcement officials have identified the last perpetrator in the abduction and murder…
Warm, dry holiday weather elevates wildfire risk across Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns that unseasonably warm and dry conditions combined with freeze-cured grasses could…
Child Predator from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for December
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant William Herrera Zamora – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba…
National News
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- UK confirms joint airstrike targeting suspected ISIS weapons facility in Syria January 5, 2026 Emma Bussey
- Jets make NFL history with season of unprecedented futility and record-breaking failures January 5, 2026 Ryan Morik
- Broncos earn top seed in AFC in Bo Nix's second season, finishing with 14-3 record January 5, 2026 Ryan Morik
- Maduro and 'Lady Macbeth’ Cilia Flores marriage spells 'worst case' custody scenario January 5, 2026 Emma Bussey
- 'Jack Ryan' co-creator surprised by parallels between series and Venezuela strikes January 5, 2026 Lindsay Kornick
- GREGG JARRETT: No, Trump's order to snatch Maduro was not illegal or unconstitutional January 5, 2026 Gregg Jarrett
- Off-duty deputy shot and killed while working security job in Texas, suspect apprehended January 4, 2026 Bonny Chu
- Critics Choice Awards 2026: Ali Larter, Elle Fanning, Alicia Silverstone stun on rainy red carpet January 4, 2026 Tracy Wright
- Eddie Murphy explains why he left the Oscars after ‘Dreamgirls’ loss January 4, 2026 Ashley Hume