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Saturday is the final night of the Coleman PRCA Rodeo Mutton Bustin starts at 7:15 p.m. before the rodeo performance…
June 13, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you…
Howard Payne University hosted the 51st Band Leadership Camp this week, which was one of the largest in years, with over…
EARLY – Both the Early Longhorns and Bangs Dragons put themselves in position to compete for a berth in the…
The Coleman PRCA Rodeo continues Friday night with Mutton Bustin at 7:15pm and the rodeo at 8 p.m. Kevin Fowler…
It’s been a while. If I haven’t met you yet, glad to know you. They let me write stuff here…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from June 6 through June 12: Benson, Gerald Dean,…
The Bangs Cowboy Cook Off will take place from 2-9 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Bangs Event Center, located…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Friday morning: On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Brownwood Police Department…
I had a great dad. He treated me and my brothers like men, my sister like a lady, and our…
UPCOMING EVENTS June 17th-Steer/Heifer Validation 9am-11am 21st- Duds To Dazzle Bake Sale Fundraiser 24th- Sheep/Goat Validation 9am-10am 24th-26th- D7 Leadership…
Successful turfgrass management begins with a simple yet often overlooked principle: the right plant in the right place. Selecting a…
Most people take a prescription or nonprescription medication from time to time. Consider these questions and answers for safety and…
Physical activity can be anything that gets our bodies moving. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need…
The annual Coleman PRCA Rodeo will take place at the Coleman Rodeo Grounds on Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 12-15,…
Contributed images from the camp, which took place this week at Early High School
Written by Katelyn Sims As riots gruesomely unfold in LA with the arrival of more U.S. troops sent by President…
The City of Bangs is in the process of establishing a zoning ordinance, which will result in comprehensive zoning regulations…
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Obituaries
Sheila Ann Partin
Sheila Ann Partin, age 64 Brownwood passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Her family will host a Celebration of Life…
Tyler Wayne Massey
Tyler Wayne Massey, age 26, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2025, in Brownwood. He was born on…
Martha May Fehr
Martha May Fehr, age 70, passed away on Sunday, June 8, at 4:45AM due to a long-term battle with cancer.…
Melanie Pancake
Melanie Pancake, 58, of Brownwood passed away June 10, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under…
Dora Cantu
Dora Cantu, age 91, of Brownwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Visitation and Rosary for Dora will…
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Brownwood Police Chief Ed Kading resigns, retires
June 11, 2025
Brownwood Police Chief Ed Kading resigned from his position and retired last week, according to Brownwood City Manager Marshal McIntosh. McIntosh said in an email to BrownwoodNews.com Wednesday afternoon, “The City of Brownwood received the resignation and
PHOTOS: Saturday at the 61st Brown County Rodeo
June 7, 2025
Bangs’ Reid Zapalac won the tiedown roping at the 61st Annual Brown County Rodeo Saturday with his effort of 8.2 seconds. More than 100 additional images from the final night of the rodeo are included:
PHOTOS: Heartland Rod Run
June 7, 2025
Nearly 50 images from the annual event, which made its return to Brownwood’s Riverside Park Saturday:
Marvin Wilson officially named head football coach and athletic director at Early
June 6, 2025
Early ISD Superintendent Dr. Joan Otten informed BrownwoodNews.com Friday afternoon that Marvin Wilson will be the head football coach and athletic director for the Early Longhorns going forward. Wilson was recently named the interim athletic director after
City Council unanimously approves Marshal McIntosh as new City Manager
June 5, 2025
Following an executive session at Thursday’s special called meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved Deputy City Manager Marshal McIntosh as the new City Manager of Brownwood, replacing the departing Emily Crawford who has accepted the same
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Brownwood Lions 7-on-7
Well, how they got it all figured out I don’t know, and I’m not sure they ever have. 7 on 7 has been around for twenty-five years I think and Brownwood has qualified for state in twenty-four…
DIANE ADAMS: Pecan Bayou and the flood of 1900
A lot of rain has fallen so far this week. Some flooding is happening, but the sort of flooding we have today is not anywhere near the scope and size of floods before Lake Brownwood Dam was…
UNDER THE STETSON: Dad.
I had a great dad. He treated me and my brothers like men, my sister like a lady, and our mother like a queen. I ask myself, “Exactly what did I teach my kids when they were…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Life’s foul balls
Foul balls aren’t really the worst things in the world. Generally, unless they’re caught, at least one more swing is assured. Missing the ball by even one-millionth of an inch on the third strike results in a “whiff”…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: RNC Post-Meeting Press Conference
Written by Katelyn Sims As riots gruesomely unfold in LA with the arrival of more U.S. troops sent by President Trump, the RNC met on June 10th for a press conference where Speaker Johnson, Representatives Lisa McClain…
Pfluger Fly-By: June 13, 2035
June 13, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly 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…
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Brown County 4-H News: June 12
UPCOMING EVENTS June 17th-Steer/Heifer Validation 9am-11am 21st- Duds To Dazzle Bake Sale Fundraiser 24th- Sheep/Goat Validation 9am-10am 24th-26th- D7 Leadership Lab 2025-2026 SHEEP/GOAT VALIDATION If you purchased Sheep/Goat tags for June, we will be having validation on…
Haynes, Looby Speak at Memorial Day Ceremony
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony was held today in the Central Texas Memorial Park. Featured speakers were Navy Commander Chaplain (Retired) Jim Looby and Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes. Master of Ceremonies was Bill Yeager, Commander of the…
Preliminary autopsy indicates remains of missing Brownwood woman found near Zephyr
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Friday morning: On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Brownwood Police Department was dispatched to a report about a missing person in the 900 block of Melwood. When officers…
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Texas Conducts Week-Long Operation To Disrupt Terrorist Cartel Activity
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Oak wilt cost-share program available to help minimize the spread of oak wilt in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is offering cost shares for Texas landowners to suppress the spread of oak…
Governor Abbott Signs Record Public Education Funding, Teacher Pay Raise Into Law
SALADO — On Wednesday, June 4th Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law to provide a record $8.5 billion in…
Texas Is One Step Closer To Border Security Reimbursement
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Governor Abbott Honors DPS Troopers At DPS Fallen Officers Memorial In Austin
AUSTIN – On May 20,2025 Governor Greg Abbott honored the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas Rangers…
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