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Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com With a theme of “120 Years of Impact,” the Brownwood…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
The following information was shared on the Blanket Tigers & Lady Tigers Facebook page Thursday night: The Blanket ISD Board…
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…
Egg prices have dropped sharply from last year’s record highs as national laying flocks continue to recover from widespread losses…
The National Weather Service and Brownwood Amateur Radio Club are hosting a Skywarn Storm Spotter Class at 10 a.m. Saturday,…
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Brookesmith High School students traveled to Marble Falls to participate in the Bi-District One-Act-Play competition.…
COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns softball team remained undefeated in District 8-3A action and pushed their win streak to…
The defending Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions will be competing in six events this weekend…
The regional finalist and district, bi-district and area champion Brownwood Lions soccer team earned 16 postseason accolades from the coaches…
STEPHENVILLE – The two-day District 6-4A tennis tournament concluded Wednesday as Brownwood will be sending one entry to the Region…
The UIL on Wednesday revealed its soccer realignment for 2026-27, and the Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions will have much…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m.,…
The City of Brownwood posted the following information on social media Wednesday: The community splash pads are now open for…
Hendrick Health is now accepting applications for its Junior Volunteer program, which offers teenagers the chance to engage in meaningful…
RANGER — Residents of the Brownwood area are invited to attend a powerful and moving event as Ranger College hosts…
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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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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…
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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