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The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court…
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
Monday, Dec. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Brownwood Coliseum, Warren Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Junior High *** BOYS GOLD DIVISION Pool A…
Monday, Dec. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Brownwood Coliseum, Warren Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Junior High *** GIRLS BIG SCHOOL DIVISION Pool…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 24: LAKE…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns that unseasonably warm and dry conditions combined with freeze-cured grasses could…
The Zephyr Bulldogs on Monday improved to 11-4 on the season Monday with a 53-32 victory over Hico. Zephyr led…
by Mike Blagg Well it’s time again for “Realignment,”, when the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) draws up new Districts…
Free counseling and stress management support are available to Texas agricultural producers and their families through FarmHope, a collaborative effort…
Coming off the best record in program history at 18-5-1 and a share of the District 5-4A championship, the Brownwood…
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
The Holy Bible teaches that it is more blessed to give than receive. Many folks along the way have–through various ways–expanded…
STERLING CITY – The Class 4A No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions ran their win streak to seven games Monday afternoon…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office on December 22, 2025: *** On Friday, December…
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners, approval was given to the creation of an Indigent Defense Cash Deposit. …
Despite a fourth-place finish in District 5-4A and 7-12-2 overall record, the Brownwood Lions caught fire in the postseason and…
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
I feel a little bit stupid I guess because I was under the impression that the UIL could keep a…
Are Christmas light drives through town part of your holiday tradition? You might think about adding a daytime drive through…
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Doris Smith
Doris Smith, while surrounded by her loving family, passed to the arms of her Lord Jesus in her home at…
Barcus Bunyan Nunley, Jr.
Barcus Bunyan Nunley, Jr., affectionately known as “B.B.”, was born on April 21, 1939, in Coleman, Texas. He left this…
Khayman Broadi Dela Rosa
Khayman Broadi Dela Rosa March 20, 1991 – December 16, 2025 Khayman Broadi Dela Rosa, 34, of Brownwood, Texas, passed…
Michael Brady Healer
Michael Brady Healer, 54 of Brownwood, Texas, passed away December 21, 2025, in Brownwood. He was born August 28, 1971,…
Mike Hubbard
Mike Hubbard, born on June 12, 1951, in Coleman, Texas, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2025, at his residence…
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LETTERS TO SANTA: Coggin Elementary
December 20, 2025
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
Early football moves up to Class 3A Division I, Comanche slides to Class 3A Division II
December 16, 2025
Early football moves up to Class 3A Division I, Comanche slides to Class 3A Division II With the release of
District projections trickle in as Lions will compete in Class 4A Division II in football
December 16, 2025
The University Interscholastic League on Tuesday afternoon released its cutoff numbers for football classifications for the 2026 and 2027 seasons
2,000 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves at Greenleaf Cemetery
December 13, 2025
The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at
City Council moves forward with Riverside Park Phase II renovations
December 9, 2025
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council voted to authorize staff to solicit competitive sealed bids for Riverside Park
PHOTOS: Early’s Holly Jolly Tree Trail Grand Opening
December 7, 2025
Images from Sunday night’s event that included cookies, cocoa, and Christmas carols at the Early Town Center. This year, the
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Realignment
I feel a little bit stupid I guess because I was under the impression that the UIL could keep a secret as long as anyone I’ve ever heard of – until now. Now this is a realignment…
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: One grateful guy
The Holy Bible teaches that it is more blessed to give than receive. Many folks along the way have–through various ways–expanded boundaries of giving. Someone campaigning for increased giving to the church reminded that “the Lord also accepts…
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: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another busy week…
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Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 23
December 2025 December 23rd– Extension Office Closing at Noon December 24th-26th- Office closed for Christmas…
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…
30-year sentence among five handed down in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Stephanie Marie Walters aka Baldwin, pled guilty to the felony offense of Delivery…
LUKE CLAYTON: This Week in the Outdoors
Winter weather has finally arrived in the Lone Star State and with it came that long awaited influx of waterfowl that has been a bit slow in arriving. Those fat mallards and pintails that have been eating…
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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…
A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January
By Alex Nguyen / Texas Tribune Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging…
Child Sex Offender from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for November
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Ismael Arias – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba –…
Texas Increases Opportunities For Kinship Foster Families
HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission…
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