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Photos courtesy of Stuart Morris Lake Brownwood State Park conducted a prescribed burn on Thursday to further its natural resource…
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions returned to the win column in the first game at the Brady tournament Thursday, knocking…
Howard Payne University’s Moot Court Team recently competed in and received several honors at the American Moot Court Association Regional…
According to The National Retail Federation, American consumers spent $655.8 billion on the holidays (excluding automobiles, gasoline and restaurants) in…
Brookesmith Lady Mustangs 35, Rising Star 10 RISING STAR – The Class A No. 22 Brookesmith Lady Mustangs improved to…
The Lehnis Railroad Museum & Visitor Center and Visit Brownwood, in partnership with the City of Brownwood, announce the launch…
This coming summer, Howard Payne University students will have the unique opportunity to study abroad in Seville, Spain for a…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 10: LAKE…
The U13 Hotspurs girls capped off an unforgettable weekend by bringing home the North Texas Soccer State Championship title. The…
Members of the Early Belles recently volunteered as bell ringers at Hobby Lobby for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.…
Brownwood’s Daughters of the Republic of Texas will pay tribute to 2,000 Texas heroes this Saturday, Dec.13, 10 a.m., when…
Blanket Tigers 50, Lohn 18 LOHN – The Blanket Tigers improved to 6-0 on the season with a 50-18 road…
BANGS – A 12-1 run by the Zephyr Bulldogs midway through the fourth period allowed them to pull away from…
SAN ANGELO – The Brownwood Lions’ two-game win streak ended Tuesday night with an 80-67 road loss at the hands…
BURNET – The No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions improved to 11-3 on the season with a 44-28 victory over the…
Howard Payne University student, Alexandria Martinez has been awarded the CIC/UPS Scholarship provided by Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas…
Brownwood ISD shared the following information on social media Tuesday afternoon: Brownwood Independent School District (BISD) is pleased to announce…
A bench in memory of Autumn Ales, a Coggin Elementary second-grader who passed away on Oct. 3 in an automobile…
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Obituaries
Kelly Lynn Rogers
Kelly Lynn Rogers, 55, of Brownwood, Texas passed away Sunday, December 7th, 2025. A visitation with her family will be…
Elizabeth Ann Tumlinson
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Liz Tumlinson on December 6th, 2025. Born on February 12th,…
Charlie J. Henry
Charlie J. Henry, 100, passed away December 8, 2025, in Brownwood, Tx. A visitation for Charlie will be held from…
Harry Craig
Harry G. Craig passed away December 3, 2025 at the age of 87. Services will be held graveside only at…
Betty Lois Henderson
Betty Lois Henderson wife, mother, grandmother and elementary school teacher passed from this life on Friday, December 5, 2025 in…
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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
PHOTOS: Christmas Under the Stars Downtown Parade 2025
December 5, 2025
More than 150 images from Thursday night’s annual holiday event, courtesy of Dee Hail – Be Okay Photography. If you
PHOTOS: Brownwood, Early Christmas Tree Lightings
December 2, 2025
More than 70 images from events in Brownwood and Early Tuesday night to kick off the holiday season:
County Judge Pro Tem Joel Kelton issues statement
December 1, 2025
Brown County Judge Pro Tem Joel Kelton issued the following statement Monday afternoon: On Thursday, November 20, 2025, a Brown
Frank E. Griffin assigned Brown County Judge’s role through Feb. 28
December 1, 2025
The State of Texas Seventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas on Nov. 25 issued an order of assignment by the
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: College football playoffs
Well, today I planned on sitting here and telling you, shockingly, that the University of Texas made the playoffs. It’s just not what I expected. I thought Texas would sneak in at the end and get the…
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: Gift Giver
I will never forget one Christmas many years ago when my sister and two brothers, along with our spouses, were exchanging and opening gifts. None of us had any kids at the time, today there are 12…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Behind the masks
If all the COVID-19 stories were laid end to end and submerged, it might be a good thing. Most of us think of this acronym (Corona Virus Disease-2019) in negative terms. However, just as some first century Christians wondered…
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: December 5, 2025
December 5, 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. 9
The following information was submitted by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at approximately 1312, Deputy Scotty Burke was dispatched to Lakeside Dr. in reference to a burglary of a habitation report and…
Fishing Reports 12/10/25
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 10: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 57 degrees; 2.56 feet below pool. Black bass to 7.84 pounds are good…
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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…
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