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Senior Karli Kinkade was crowned 2024 Blanket High School Homecoming Queen Friday night during the Tigers’ 54-0 victory over Evant.…
*** Monday, Sept. 16 VOLLEYBALL Lipan at Zephyr, 7 p.m. *** Tuesday, Sept. 17 VOLLEYBALL Brownwood at Colorado City, 6…
Good Samaritan Ministries will hold its annual Tuna Challenge as part of National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Join…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
The following are the standings, as well as upcoming schedules, for the 11 districts that contain the 19 local high…
MAY – The Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Class A Division I No. 5 May Tigers collected their third consecutive victory…
WAXAHACHIE – The Howard Payne University football fell in a close, 29-27 loss to Nelson University on the road Saturday…
The Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions defeated Big Spring, 12-7, and fell to Fredericksburg, 18-1, in non-district tennis action Saturday…
ABILENE – The Brownwood Lady Lions cross country team added another team championship to its tally Saturday, winning the Abilene…
BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons ran their record to 12-11 on the season with a four-set home victory over…
SANTO – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs improved to 13-5 on the season with a 25-23, 25-16, 25-22 road victory over…
Zephyr 51, Gorman 20 GORMAN – The Zephyr Bulldogs remained undefeated on the season with a 51-20 road victory over…
EARLY – For the second consecutive week on their home turf, the Early Longhorns came out on the wrong end…
GRAPE CREEK – The Bangs Dragons jumped out to a 27-point halftime lead, only to witness the Grape Creek Eagles…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Adiah Namir Roberson to the Texas 10 Most Wanted…
September 13, 2024 Blocking Confucius Institutes from American Universities This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation to…
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Obituaries
Shawna Mann Juarez
Shawna Mann Juarez, age 49, of Brownwood, passed away on September 3, 2024. A memorial service for Shawna will be…
David Michael Sprohar
Funeral services for David Michael Sprohar, 72, of Brownwood, are pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on Thursday, September…
Fred A. Lemmons
Fred A. Lemmons, age 87, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Brownwood, after a battle…
Mateo Hinojosa
Mateo Hinojosa, 21, of Arkansas, formerly of Brownwood Texas, passed away in Arkansas, September 10, 2024. Mateo was born in…
Janice Elizabeth (Brinkley) Anderson
Janice Elizabeth (Brinkley) Anderson, beloved mother and grandmother, 84, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away in the presence of her children…
Trending Stories
Construction begins on Early Town Center’s Boardwalk
September 11, 2024
Early City Administrator Tony Aaron, in a Wednesday morning interview on KOXE, gave an update on the long-awaited Boardwalk project at the Early Town Center. “We’ve been anticipating this day getting started for a while,” Aaron said.
Tax rate approved, increase in water, sewer and sanitation fees, rollout container ordinance pass first readings
September 10, 2024
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved on third and final reading the 2024-25 property tax rate of 69.38 cents percent $100 valuation, a 9.15 increase from the current rate of 66.59 cents. Also Tuesday,
Eric Evans resigns from BISD Board of Trustees after 17 years, Tim Wilson to take over
September 9, 2024
At Monday night’s meeting of the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees, Eric Evans tendered his resignation after 17 years of service, which the board accepted. Evans’ term representing Place 4 was set to expire after the Nov.
SIDELINE SCENES ’24: Brownwood at Wall
September 7, 2024
During the 2024 high school football season, BrownwoodNews.com will be posting an additional photo gallery each week spotlighting candid scenes from the sidelines – the Mighty Maroon Marching Band, BHS Cheerleaders, Lionettes, Lion Crew, etc. – from
Brookesmith ISD welcomes new principal
September 5, 2024
Brookesmith ISD shared the following information : Brookesmith ISD proudly welcomes our new principal, Mr. Damon Wilson! We are fortunate indeed to have a person of Mr. Wilson’s caliber on Team Mustang. He has 31 years of
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Come on John
I’ve been asked sometimes about the most impressive whatever. The most impressive football uniforms, the most impressive band, the most impressive, whatever. We were playing in the first round of the playoffs. Gordon was coaching, about 1970…
DIANE ADAMS: Where the rain lilies grow
Last week, I noticed some odd looking, pinkish stalks that sprang up in the yard very quickly. I took my dog for a walk that evening, and when we got back, the stalks had exploded into masses…
UNDER THE STETSON: Red Dirt Redemption
I have a fiction novel coming out soon. It may be considered a novella. (short novel) depending on who’s counting the words. My book is around 55,000 words, so I am gonna go with ‘novel’ because that…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Someone call security
Stephen Cox is not an imposing figure. Still, he has the countenance and features to be a Clark Kent look-alike, even if considerably smaller in stature. You remember Clark, right? He’s the guy who morphed quickly…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Steve Harris Died
That’s kind of the way I’ve been headlining these posts. Sometimes I stare at this screen and don’t know what to say. Or, how to say it. So I just type. I know the topic: Steve Harris…
Pfluger Fly-By: September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024 Blocking Confucius Institutes from American Universities This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation to stop the Chinese Communist Party from infiltrating American university campuses. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) operates “Confucius Institutes”…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Advancing the Fundamentals of Brush Management workshop set for Sept. 19
The Advancing the Fundamentals of Brush Management Workshop will be held in San Angelo Thursday, Sept. 10. This is a free workshop with 2 General and 1 IPM CEU offered! The program will be held at the…
Fishing Reports 9/11/24
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 11: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 79 degrees; 0.29 feet below pool. Black bass catches up to 7 pounds…
Drive-In Murder Suspect Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Adiah Namir Roberson to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information…
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Statewide News
Texas Continues To Secure Fronton Island From Dangerous Cartels
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Drive-In Murder Suspect Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Adiah Namir Roberson to the Texas 10 Most Wanted…
Over $7.5 Million In Grants Awarded To Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week announced 25 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.5 million…
Operation Lone Star Arrest Drug, Human Smugglers In Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
DPS Welcomes 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class…
National News
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