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This football season, BrownwoodNews.com will be posting an additional photo gallery each Saturday spotlighting candid scenes from the sidelines –…
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a double ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest chamber members, Nightfall Smoke and…
“This game means nothing to what our future may be unless we don’t learn from it.” Those were the words…
Archery-only seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer and turkey open Saturday, Sept. 30 and go through Friday, Nov. 3. Check the Texas Parks and…
The District 6-4A front-running and 14th-ranked Stephenville Honeybees chalked up a 25-7, 25-14, 25-13 victory over the Brownwood Lady…
ABILENE – The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets erased a 14-point first-half deficit, and tried to climb out of a 10-point…
HAWLEY – The Bangs Lady Dragons were dealt their second District 6-2A volleyball loss Saturday, falling to Hawley, 25-11, 25-14,…
ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Bulldogs cruised to a 60-0 victory over the Brookesmith Mustangs Friday night in a non-district battle…
More than 70 images from the Bulldogs’ 60-0 home victory over the Mustangs, courtesy of Dee Hail – Be Okay…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to…
September 29, 2023 My Trip to Eagle Pass, Texas I traveled to Eagle Pass to take a stand and call…
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns came up on the short end of a 25-11, 25-20, 25-9 decision to…
On Sunday, September 25, Deputy John Geis was dispatched to County Road 237 in regard to, loose cattle. Deputy Geis…
In order to maintain a safe environment for our children to study and learn, it is necessary that the Brownwood…
Nearly 80 images of Thursday’s action, courtesy of Hardy Burnett
Obituaries
Cleo Jeanette Wofford
Cleo Jeanette Wofford, of Early, passed away September 28, 2023. Her family is composing her obituary and it will be…
Wanda Dyer
Wanda D. Dyer, 91, of Brownwood, Texas passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. Visitation with family will be held at…
Robert Brookbank
Robert Brookbank 36, of Brownwood, passed away on September 26, 2023, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. A memorial service…
James Calvin Slayton
James Calvin Slayton, lovingly known as Jimmy, passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 42. Born on…
Trending Stories
No. 9 Stephenville hands No. 7 Lions first loss, 27-17
September 30, 2023
“This game means nothing to what our future may be unless we don’t learn from it.” Those were the words of Brownwood Lions sixth-year head coach Sammy Burnett following the 83rd playing of the Battle of 377
DIANE ADAMS: When a magnetic healer came to Brownwood
September 28, 2023
“Day of Miracles Not Obsolete”, reads a headline in the Daily Bulletin from November 6 of 1907. The “world’s greatest healer”, Professor E.B. Garner, was preparing to open Professor Garner’s Institute of Healing in Brownwood. In the
Early High students named College Board National Recognition Program Awardees
September 27, 2023
The following was posted on the Early High School Facebook page Wednesday morning: Congratulations to Alexa Hernandez, Kailey Patterson, Asher Callaway, Nic Tadayon, Kaden Bryan, Calvin Clubb and Kaleb Ozuna on being named College Board National Recognition
No. 7 Lions put undefeated record on the line against No. 9 Stephenville, winner of last three in ‘Battle of 377’
September 28, 2023
For the 83rd time, the Brownwood Lions and Stephenville Yellow Jackets will clash in ‘The Battle of 377,’ which serves as the final pre-district contest for both teams and marks a rare showdown with each squad ranked
Council approves fees for Massey Complex, other City facilities
September 26, 2023
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council on third/final reading approved an ordinance setting charges for fees, rentals, licenses and permits for the City of Brownwood for 2023-24 fiscal year. At the Sept. 12 meeting, citizens
High School Football
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: The worm game
This I think occurred in the late 1970’s. I’m so old I can’t remember. But the Brownwood Lions were in the playoffs so I guess it was ’77 or ’78, in fact I think we went ahead…
DIANE ADAMS: When a magnetic healer came to Brownwood
“Day of Miracles Not Obsolete”, reads a headline in the Daily Bulletin from November 6 of 1907. The “world’s greatest healer”, Professor E.B. Garner, was preparing to open Professor Garner’s Institute of Healing in Brownwood. In the…
UNDER THE STETSON: Younger me
It has been almost exactly a year since I began writing my weekly column; “Under the Stetson.” Brownwood News has given me the opportunity to share stories about life and how I have learned to live mine…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: The shape we’re in
Uncle Mort, my aged uncle down in The Thicket, has heard the expression since childhood. He’s used it repeatedly since about the time he thinks he became an adult. “We’re in pretty good shape for the shape…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Mind Fall
As the saying goes, seasons change, and so do I. As of Saturday, we’re officially in FALL, and I’m glad for it. It’s all different now than it used to be for us living in this downtown…
Pfluger Fly-By: September 30, 2023
September 29, 2023 My Trip to Eagle Pass, Texas I traveled to Eagle Pass to take a stand and call attention to the thousands of migrants pouring across the border. Last month, 232,000 individuals crossed the southern…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Now’s the time to add a tree to your landscape
Mexican white oak, also known as Coahuila oak, Mexican oak, Monterrey oak, Monterrey white oak or net-leaf white oak, performs as a handsome shade, street or park tree across the state, said Mike Arnold, Ph.D., Texas A&M…
Archery-only Season Opens September 30th
Archery-only seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer and turkey open Saturday, Sept. 30 and go through Friday, Nov. 3. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Outdoor Annual for the types of archery and crossbow equipment that are allowed for taking game, as…
Brown County Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 29
On Sunday, September 25, Deputy John Geis was dispatched to County Road 237 in regard to, loose cattle. Deputy Geis arrived on scene, and observed a section of the fence was driven through by a motor vehicle.…
Business
Statewide News
Operation Lone Star Surges Resources To Combat Biden’s Escalating Crisis
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to…
Texas Workforce Commission Awards 42 Jobs and Education Grants Totaling over $11 Million
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week announced 42 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $11 million have been…
Operation Lone Star Bolsters Border Security To Stem Historic Influx
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to…
Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Participate In School Choice Sunday
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today called on Texans to participate in School Choice Sunday on Sunday, October 15 to voice their…
National News
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- ‘Serial sex offender’ in Virginia caught on camera creeping in park with children nearby, arrested: police October 1, 2023 Stephen Sorace
- Lawyer for looter known as ‘Meatball’ claims criticism against live-streamer is racist October 1, 2023 Anders Hagstrom
- Florida roller coaster reopens 2 months after 6-year-old boy fell off: report October 1, 2023 Pilar Arias
- Innocent people are being hunted like prey in Chicago: Democrat city leader October 1, 2023 Maria Lencki
- Convicted killer Daniel Pelosi claims he can prove he is the fall guy in 2001 murder of financier Ted Ammon October 1, 2023 Madeline Coggins
- 'Dog and pony show': Veterans struggle to obtain cancer benefits one year after massive burn pit legislation October 1, 2023 Hannah Ray Lambert
- High-profile Supreme Court cases to watch in 2023-24 October 1, 2023 Bill Mears
- China escapes unscathed following world leaders UN summit: 'Exhaustion has set in' October 1, 2023 Peter Aitken
- Supreme Court prepares for new term by looking back, with likely impact on 2024 elections October 1, 2023 Shannon Bream
