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The City of Brownwood posted the following information on social media Wednesday: The community splash pads are now open for…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m.,…
RANGER — Residents of the Brownwood area are invited to attend a powerful and moving event as Ranger College hosts…
Elections for the Bangs City Council, Bangs ISD Board of Trustees and Early ISD Board of Trustees will take place…
The UIL on Wednesday revealed its soccer realignment for 2026-27, and the Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions will have much…
Hendrick Health is now accepting applications for its Junior Volunteer program, which offers teenagers the chance to engage in meaningful…
The district, bi-district and area champion Brownwood Lady Lions soccer team, which completed its most successful season in program history,…
Brown County will take part in the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Statewide Drill of Local Public Warning Systems on…
Early ISD issued the following press release Wednesday morning: Raise Your Hand Texas today announced the launch of its inaugural…
Early Lady Horns 17, Peaster 8 EARLY – The Early Lady Horns ran their win streak to 12 games with…
The Brownwood Lady Lions rallied with six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to grab a three-run advantage,…
GRAHAM – The Brownwood Lions chalked up their first District 6-4A baseball victory of the season, hammering the Graham Steers,…
STEPHENVILLE – At the midway point of the District 6-4A tennis tournament, four Brownwood High entries are still alive heading…
ABILENE – The Brownwood Lions finished third as a team at the District 6-4A golf tournament, but Peyton Sharp will…
STEPHENVILLE – Competing in their first-ever regional championship game, the Brownwood Lions’ historic soccer season reached its conclusion with a…
Brownwood High School (BHS) HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students earned several awards at the Texas HOSA State Leadership Conference, held…
Chris Kielsmeier, who guided the Howard Payne Lady Jackets to the 2008 NCAA Division III women’s basketball national championship with…
Milton and Ramona Schwartz purchased their first grocery store E&M Food Store from D.R. Edington on April 1, 1956. The…
Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their March 2026 Students of the Month. BHS is proud of these students and…
NOTICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Texas Local Government Code §211.007, and Section 98-84 of…
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Obituaries
Linda Carol Parsons
Linda Carol Parsons, 75, of Bangs, Texas passed away on March 28, 2026, surrounded by family. The family will gather…
Kenneth Dale Keeney
Kenneth Dale Keeney, lovingly known as “K.K.,” passed away at the age of 75 on March 11, 2026. He was…
William Sidney ‘Bill’ Hart
William Sidney “Bill” Hart, a man whose life was marked by adventure, dedication, and a spirited love for living, passed…
Sharon Kay Ellis
Sharon Kay Ellis, a cherished wife, mother, and devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Rising…
Neva Nichols
Neva Luene Lord Nichols, 83, was born on January 30, 1943 to Ross Henry (Tid) Lord and Geneva Eckert Lord…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: Saturday at the Early Boardwalk Grand Opening
March 28, 2026
Nearly 40 images from Saturday’s festivities, courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com:
Dedication, ribbon cutting for Early Town Center Boardwalk draws large crowd
March 27, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Blustery weather and overcast skies could not dampen
Lions earn first trip to regional championship round with fourth PK shootout victory, defeating El Paso Bowie
March 27, 2026
ODESSA – Ninety seconds away from seeing their season end, the Brownwood Lions forced their fourth penalty kick shootout of
Council ratifies BMDD’s $500,000 incentive package for Indian Creek Townhomes Phase II housing development
March 24, 2026
Following an executive session after Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development incentive and
Commissioners Hire Architect for New Building
March 23, 2026
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the hiring of an architectural firm for
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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Memorial Hall
Before there was ever a coliseum in Brownwood, there was a place called Memorial Hall – actually Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. It was at the exact location where the coliseum is now and it…
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: Life by the numbers
Whether we bow in reverence to statistics or grow nauseous dealing with the barrage of numbers dealt with daily, most of us value “peace and goodwill” wherever we can find it. Foundational to both is Christian…
LUKE CLAYTON: All About Big Boar
How about going on a ‘pork procurement’ hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter for much of my adult life. My adrenaline begins to pump when I am setting…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 27, 2026
March 27, 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. This week, I participated in a hearing to…
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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…
Male allegedly threatening people with handgun arrested on multiple charges after foot pursuit
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Brownwood police officers were dispatched to 1500 Terrace Drive on a report of a male threatening people…
Larry Williford sets record for largest black crappie at Lake Brownwood
Larry Williford on Feb. 23 officially caught the Lake Brownwood record for the largest black crappie at 2.08 lbs. The previous record was only 1.1 lbs. Williford stated the fish was the only one he caught that…
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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…
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