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The holidays are here! As a special service for kids, Brookesmith ISD is hosting the “Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe.” Children in…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On December 12, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, took…
The Bangs Dragons, who finished third in the District 5-2A Division I football standings, were well represented on the all-district…
All City of Early non-emergency offices will be closed on December 24 & 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Sanitation…
ARLINGTON – A historic performance kept the Richland Springs Coyotes from expanding on their record number of six-man state championships…
Ballot drawings were held Wednesday, Dec. 17 for the March 3 Primary Election in Brown County. Candidates listed below are…
From the office of Brown County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Mitchell Jacobson: Jurors who were to report for…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 17: LAKE…
Early Lady Horns 40, Peaster 23 PEASTER – The Early Lady Horns improved to 2-0 in District 8-3A action and…
AUSTIN – The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets improved to 10-3 on the season Tuesday, establishing a new season-high in points…
Playing in just their second home game of the season, the Brownwood Lions were unable to overcome a slow start…
Tuesday marked the annual toy drives for KOXE/KBWD and Wendlee Broadcasting as the radio stations combined to gather over 2,000…
The Ron Jackson CARE Committee extends its sincere appreciation to the following businesses for their generous donations in support of…
EARLY – The last Buy Texas Holiday Market is this Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM…
Charts, intravenous lines, and caring for patients are all a typical day of work for Howard Payne University student Annie-Klein…
Early football moves up to Class 3A Division I, Comanche slides to Class 3A Division II With the release of…
The University Interscholastic League on Tuesday afternoon released its cutoff numbers for football classifications for the 2026 and 2027 seasons…
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office shared following information: On 12/09/2025, Deputy John Geis was dispatched to Valley View Dr, Brownwood,…
Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their December 2025 Students of the Month. BHS is proud of these students and…
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Obituaries
Donna Lafaye Lushbaugh
Donna Lafaye Lushbaugh passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025 with her loving husband of 53 years by her…
Jane Ellen Mayes Jamar
Jane Ellen Mayes Jamar passed away Tuesday, December 16 at the age of 99. She was born in San Antonio…
Joseph Randell Wall
Joseph (Joe) Randell Wall, 79, of Brownwood, Tx went to turn wrenches with his dad and Jesus on December 10, 2025.…
Juanita Perez Villarreal
Juanita Perez Villarreal, age 87, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She was surrounded by…
Margarita Castaneda de Lopez
Margarita Castaneda de Lopez, age 57, of Bangs, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Margarita was born on…
Trending Stories
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
ROC gives away more than 200 free food boxes during 2nd annual Holiday Blessing
December 6, 2025
For the second year in a row, members of Revitalizing Our Community (ROC) packed more than 200 food boxes which
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Army-Navy Game
I want to give credit where credit is due. I’ve known of the Army-Navy game since day one. I mean, since I was a little kid and I couldn’t tell you who won the game or who…
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: Weary of it all
I’m weary of TV and Internet ads, namely those promising more than is usually delivered. My focus today is largely on outlandish appeals thrust upon us by lawyers and political candidates. (If lawyers omitted references to 18-wheelers, their…
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 Newsletter: December 12, 2025
December 12, 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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Ask an Expert: Six Tips for Holiday Spending
According to The National Retail Federation, American consumers spent $655.8 billion on the holidays (excluding automobiles, gasoline and restaurants) in 2016. Consumer spending is expected to increase by up to 4 percent this holiday season. Determining how…
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: Dec. 18
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On December 12, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, took a walk-in regarding Forgery. I spoke with the victim, information was gathered, and a report was made.…
LUKE CLAYTON: Comical Occurrences in the Outdoors
As an outdoors writer for the past forty years and a lifelong outdoors person, I have more than my share of downright comical things that occurred while spending time hunting, fishing, and kicking around the outdoors. I’m…
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Statewide News
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…
Texas Celebrates Over 3 Million Active Texas Business Entities
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson this week announced that Texas has exceeded 3 million…
National News
- Stolen plane crashes into building at Los Angeles airport, suspect arrested December 18, 2025 Bonny Chu
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- Fox News Poll: Voters sound alarm on healthcare costs December 18, 2025 Victoria Balara
- Gifts she’ll love (and thank you for) – from pajamas to fragrances December 18, 2025 Caitlyn Martyn
- AOC predicts triumph over JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchup: 'Let the record show: I would stomp him' December 18, 2025 Emma Bussey
- Luigi Mangione defense says cops peddled bogus mom quote as judge weighs if evidence will make it to trial December 18, 2025 Sarah Rumpf-Whitten
- Genius stocking stuffers under $60 for everyone on your Christmas list December 18, 2025 Christopher Murray
- Who was Greg Biffle? Former NASCAR driver who helped hurricane victims dies in plane crash with family members December 18, 2025 Ryan Morik
- Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith over alleged affair with student, and alcohol violations December 18, 2025
- Mikie Sherrill reminds Zohran Mamdani who actually hosts 2026 World Cup matches after mayor-elect's comments December 18, 2025 Scott Thompson