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*** Tuesday, Jan. 31 Sticks BBQ is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brownwood ISD has canceled classes Early ISD…
Tabitha Bishop is making her family proud by being its first person to attend college. The Gatesville native is planning…
Brownwood Lions junior defensive lineman Quinten McCarty has been selected to the Texas High School Coaches Association Class 4A Super…
The San Angelo National Weather Service early on Tuesday morning extended the length of the Winter Storm Warning for Brown…
A weathered rancher of my acquaintance stubbornly refused to join a group of church friends who “enjoy” bad health. A…
A bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that seeks to prevent companies, government entities, and citizens of hostile…
The Texas Water Foundation (TWF) has announced the establishment of the Texas House Water Caucus, a new, bi-partisan collaborative focused…
The City of Brownwood issued the following press release Monday afternoon: Due to forecasted precipitation and freezing temperatures over the…
North Lake VFD posted the following on its Facebook page: North Lake VFD is setting up a scholarship fund to…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em we are going to fix them! This is the goal of TNR Brownwood. On Thursday,…
DriveTexas.org, an online service from the Texas Department of Transportation, provides up-to-date driving conditions throughout the state. Visit DriveTexas.org and…
The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following press release at 9:50 a.m. Monday: The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT)…
You know, sometimes I think I need to retrace Howard Payne basketball a little bit because there are not many…
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Brown and all surrounding counties from…
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Brown County and West Central Texas from 3:00 am…
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit intake took place Friday and Saturday at the Depot Civic Center, with more…
Obituaries
Clydale Hampton
Clydale Hampton passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. Visitation with family will be…
Richard Harris
Richard Harris, age 65, of Brownwood passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, in San Saba County. Funeral Services for Richard…
Linda Beth Head
Linda Beth Head, 79, passed away on January 22nd, 2023. Linda was born May 27th, 1943, in Rogers, Texas. In…
Frances Niemann Kopp
Funeral services for Frances Niemann Kopp, 89, of Priddy, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at Zion…
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WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS
January 31, 2023
*** Tuesday, Jan. 31 Sticks BBQ is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brownwood ISD has canceled classes Early ISD has canceled classes Bangs ISD will be closed Blanket ISD will be closed Brookesmith ISD will be
Mayor Presents State of the City Address
January 27, 2023
At today’s monthly luncheon of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes delivered his annual “State of the City” address. The first part of the presentation included some economic statistics: *** Unemployment in Brownwood
Providencia restaurant to occupy Texas Fun Co. location
January 27, 2023
During Friday’s State of the City address at Howard Payne University’s Bullion Suits, Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes announced Providencia restaurant will be the Mexican food establishment that will be housed on the ground floor of the Texas
Fire at former OYO Hotel causes estimated $75,000 worth of damage
January 26, 2023
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Thursday morning regarding Wednesday night’s fire at the site of the former OYO Hotel, located at 515 East Commerce: At 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, E9, E93, E92, C9, C93,
DIANE ADAMS: Who was Jim Ned?
January 26, 2023
The Jim Ned Creek, which begins in Taylor County, runs through Coleman and eventually into Brown where it’s dammed to form Lake Brownwood, is named for the Delaware Chief Jim Ned. It’s strange to have a creek
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Howard Payne basketball memories
You know, sometimes I think I need to retrace Howard Payne basketball a little bit because there are not many people who remember the “good old days”. Howard Payne was a dominant team when I started back…
MICHAEL BUNKER: What sign ordinances say about you
Not long ago, I talked to a good friend who is a business owner in Downtown Brownwood. He explained to me the onerous nature of the sign ordinances downtown and how hard it was for him (or…
DIANE ADAMS: Who was Jim Ned?
The Jim Ned Creek, which begins in Taylor County, runs through Coleman and eventually into Brown where it’s dammed to form Lake Brownwood, is named for the Delaware Chief Jim Ned. It’s strange to have a creek…
Bill Filed In Texas To Prevent Hostile Nations From Owning Texas Land
A bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that seeks to prevent companies, government entities, and citizens of hostile nations against America from owning land in Texas. The nations listed are China, Iran, Russia, and North…
UNDER THE STETSON: Mix in Humility
The great UCLA Basketball Coach, John Wooden defined success as “the peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you’re capable.” Coach Wooden knew in order…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Struck down by what?
A weathered rancher of my acquaintance stubbornly refused to join a group of church friends who “enjoy” bad health. A woman of few words, she explained her absence from services the previous Sunday. “I was struck…
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Announcements /Public Notices
On the track to better health
Slow Cookers (or Crock Pots) are a great way for the busy family to enjoy a nutritious, economical, home- cooked meal without much hassle. The great advantage of slow cookers is that they cook while you are…
Fishing Reports 1/25/23
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 25: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 53 degrees; 8.40 feet below pool. Bass are slow on crankbaits in…
Arrest for money laundering, possession made in Early
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Thursday: On January 26th at 8:10 a.m. an Early Police Officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Early Blvd. The officer approached the vehicle and could…
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Statewide News
Bill Filed In Texas To Prevent Hostile Nations From Owning Texas Land
A bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that seeks to prevent companies, government entities, and citizens of hostile…
Rep. David Spiller named Vice Chair of Texas Water Caucus
The Texas Water Foundation (TWF) has announced the establishment of the Texas House Water Caucus, a new, bi-partisan collaborative focused…
DriveTexas.org providing up-to-date driving conditions
DriveTexas.org, an online service from the Texas Department of Transportation, provides up-to-date driving conditions throughout the state. Visit DriveTexas.org and…
ATF Subjects Stabilizing Braces To Be Regulated Under Federal Law
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) finalized its rule regarding pistols with stabilizing braces.…
National News
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