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At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Child…
The 17th Annual Good Samaritan Ministries Empty Bowls Project takes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday, April 9…
This past weekend, FaithWorks Legacy & Faith Christian outreach hosted a successful 2026 Easter Celebration at Cecil Holman Park, bringing together…
Downtown Brownwood’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns Saturday, May 2 from 2 to 10 p.m. The Cinco de Mayo…
The Brownwood Bass Club’s 52nd Annual Open Tournament will take place Sunday, April 12 at Lake Brownwood. Hours will be 7…
I think on an October night in Fort Worth in 1982, Brownwood football fortunes took a hit and I’m not…
Monday, April 6 TRACK AND FIELD Blanket at District 21-A Meet (Day 1 at May) May at District 21-A Meet…
Due to recent rains, the egg hunt at the Early Town Center was replaced by an egg giveaway, trick or…
AUSTIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions 4×200 relay placed third, and Grace Sparks came in seventh in the pole vault…
AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100…
Article written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Department of State Health Services has passed many new regulations to the consumable…
Our Seventh Annual Outdoor Ron-de-Voux took place at the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville this past weekend and, as…
April 3, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
AUSTIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions 4×200 and 4×400 relay teams on Friday qualified for the Division I High School…
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – As a December 2024 graduate of Abilene Christian…
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – When Connor Benoist was a Florence High School…
Looking to even their District 6-4A baseball record with their second win in a row, the Brownwood Lions instead encountered…
The Brownwood Lady Lions left 10 base runners stranded, and were unable to push across the go-ahead run in the…
WALL – Short-handed with six entrants preparing for the Texas Relays Friday and Saturday, the Brownwood Lady Lions track and…
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com With a theme of “120 Years of Impact,” the Brownwood…
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Obituaries
James ‘Sonny’ David Hall
James “Sonny” Hall, 89, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2026. Family will host a visitation from 6-8…
Larry Cay Elder
Larry Cay Elder of Bangs, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 83. He was…
Canyon Drake Jackson
Canyon Drake Jackson, age 25, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Midland, Texas. The family will host…
Marilyn Gay Dobbins
Marilyn Gay Dobbins, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished member of her family and community, passed away on Thursday, April…
Rebecca Lane Stephens
Rebecca Lane Stephens, 76, of Bedford passed away on March 13, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born…
Trending Stories
Fifteen months into the job, Emily Fulton making her mark as Early band director
April 3, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – As a December 2024 graduate of Abilene Christian
Historic Lions soccer season ends in regional final, again against Bridgeport, 3-0
March 31, 2026
STEPHENVILLE – Competing in their first-ever regional championship game, the Brownwood Lions’ historic soccer season reached its conclusion with a
HPU women’s basketball national championship coach Kielsmeier taking over at Texas State
March 31, 2026
Chris Kielsmeier, who guided the Howard Payne Lady Jackets to the 2008 NCAA Division III women’s basketball national championship with
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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: 1982 Brownwood vs. Cleburne at TCU
I think on an October night in Fort Worth in 1982, Brownwood football fortunes took a hit and I’m not sure we ever fully recovered. You see, from 1960 until 1981, a span of 21…
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: Outdoor Folks Make Friends Fast
Our Seventh Annual Outdoor Ron-de-Voux took place at the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville this past weekend and, as the saying goes, a good time was had by all. The idea for the event…
Pfluger Fly-By: April 3, 2026
April 3, 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. After a few busy weeks in Washington, I…
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Brown County 4-H News: April 2
April 2026 April 3rd- Deadline to order State Validation Tags for Steers/Heifers April 3rd- Deadline to order State…
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…
53rd Annual Brownwood Bass Club Open Tournament April 12
The Brownwood Bass Club’s 52nd Annual Open Tournament will take place Sunday, April 12 at Lake Brownwood. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the weigh-in line begins at 2:30 p.m. at the spillway. Contestants must…
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Statewide News
Texas Hits New Historic High For Total Jobs
AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100…
New Texas Law Increases Difficulties for Smoke Shops and Hemp Facilities
Article written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Department of State Health Services has passed many new regulations to the consumable…
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…
National News
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- Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws April 7, 2026 Stepheny Price
- Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode April 7, 2026 Kelly McGreal
- ABC News had a 75-person division dedicated to 'get' Trump, Billy Bush claims April 7, 2026 Joseph A. Wulfsohn
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports April 7, 2026 Nora Moriarty