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DPS Honors Heroic Actions at April Public Safety Commission Meeting
AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized the incredible service of several Texans at the April PSC meeting this morning at DPS Headquarters in

PHOTOS: Saturday at the 5th Annual Ranch Rodeo
More than 80 images, courtesy of special contributor Steve Nash, from Saturday morning’s portion of the event at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The finals begin at 6 p.m. tonight.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Lady Horns, Tigers, Dragons, Bluecats all land in win column
No. 14 Early Lady Horns 3, Eastland 0 EASTLAND – The No. 14 Early Lady Horns wrapped up the District 8-3A softball championship with a 3-0 road victory over Eastland Friday. The Lady Horns (23-4, 12-0) extended

Pfluger Fly-By: April 10, 2026
April 10, 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 always an honor to represent the best district

LUKE CLAYTON: Spring Turkey Season is Special
Ask me in October what I love best about the outdoors and I will probably say that nothing compares to the preparation before archery whitetail season and then settling into that blind on opening day with hopes

Lady Lions’ playoff chances dealt major blow with fourth straight loss, 8-5 at Stephenville
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped a fourth consecutive District 6-4A softball decision, 8-5 at Stephenville Friday night, and their playoff chances are now on the brink of vanishing. With two games remaining, the Lady Lions

City of Brownwood to Launch Family Movie Night Series at Brownwood Event Center
The City of Brownwood is inviting families to gather for a new Family Movie Night series with its first event scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Brownwood Event Center Complex, 601 E Baker St. The event

Grand Opening of Penatuhkah Comanche Trails April 24-25 in Early
The Penatuhkah Comanche Trails Partnership is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Penatuhkah Comanche Trails, a landmark celebration of the rich cultural heritage and enduring legacy of the Penatuhkah Band of the Comanche Nation. The

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – April 13-19
Monday, April 13 BASEBALL Glen Rose at Brownwood, 7 p.m. BOYS REGIONAL GOLF Brownwood at Region I-4A tournament (at Lubbock) Early at Region I-3A tournament (at Abilene) Bangs at Region I-2A tournament (at Canyon) *** Tuesday, April

Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates sixth cohort of Leadership Institute graduates
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service recognized participants of the Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute (TFSLI) during a graduation ceremony held April 9. The institute brings together emerging and established leaders from natural resources and emergency management organizations

Governor Abbott Opens First New Texas State Park In Nearly Two Decades
Participates In Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park to open in nearly

Lions fall victim to perfect game as No. 4 Brock records sixth straight district shutout, 12-0
BROCK – The Brownwood Lions were unable to slow down the buzz-saw that is the No. 4 Brock Eagles, who kept their string of District 6-4A baseball shutouts intact with a 12-0 decision Friday night. Brock (17-3,

HPU to reschedule April 15 Chris Tomlin concert due to severe weather forecast
After consultation with public safety officials regarding the weather forecast, Howard Payne University (HPU) will reschedule the Chris Tomlin concert originally planned for Wednesday, April 15, at the Brownwood Event Center outdoor stage. The university is working

Brookesmith ISD students participate in Texas High School Welding Series at TSTC
Fourteen Brookesmith ISD students (12 boys, 2 girls) participated in the Texas High School Welding Series Event Friday at the Texas State Technical College campus in Brownwood, led by Ag-Mechanics teacher Greg Owen. These are industry-driven, certification events designed

UPON REVIEW: ‘Deathtrap’ Twists, Tension, and Treachery
Article by Brae Foust What begins as a look into the mind of a struggling playwright quickly twists into something far more sinister. How far would you go to receive that glory that you once held in