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The Brownwood Police Department will kick off preparations for this year’s National Night Out with a community event on Tuesday,…
In 1976, when she was over 80 years old, Bessie Lorena Whitehead Scott recorded the William Tazewell Whitehead family from…
A graduate of May High School and Howard Payne University, Emily Justice has settled into a career as an elementary…
The Brownwood Lyric Theatre’s production of Matlida Jr. will take place July 24-26. The Brownwood Lyric Theatre website states, “Inspired…
DATES TO REMEMBER July 2026 July 21st- Brown County 4-H Council applications due to Extension Office July 30th- Brown County 4-H Council…
The Brownwood Art Association is asking for donations of art and art supplies from the public, to offer at their…
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved Chapter 380…
Bangs ISD will be holding substitute teacher training at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 in the high school auditorium. If…
The Brown County Historical Society will meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at the Brownwood Public Library. Frank Volleman…
Cross Plains High School and May High School both finished the 2025/2026 school year with a very high score in…
American Legion Post 196 presented a $400 donation to the Good Samaritan Ministries’ annual Men’s Breakfast Wednesday morning as part…
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members agreed Tuesday to…
Originally eyeing a career as a veterinarian, Brittany Bamber discovered teaching was the more ideal path for her. After four…
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Directors of the Brown County Water Improvement District, approval was given to a…
BANGS – Bangs City Administrator Erica Berry confirmed to BrownwoodNews.com Tuesday afternoon that during the Monday, July 13 city council…
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council authorized City Manager Marshal McIntosh to sign an amendment to an interlocal…
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce shared the following information: We are excited to open registration for the 26-27 class…
An Odessa Permian High School and Texas State University graduate, Kala Jackson is preparing for her 16th year as a…
Story by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com BANGS – The Bangs community is getting to know the school…
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Obituaries
Tommie Jean Nixon
Tommie Jean Nixon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her residence…
Jerry Don Beene
Jerry Don Beene, 78, of Brownwood, Texas passed away on July 9, 2026. A visitation/memorial service will take place on…
Marilyn Cupp
Marilyn Cupp, age 73, of Brownwood, Texas passed away July 13, 2026. A graveside service for Marilyn be held Saturday,…
Eddy Marvin Taylor
On July 13, 2026, at the age of 83, the man who spent a lifetime preaching the hope of heaven…
Homer Crawford
Homer Lyndell (Doyle) Crawford, age 76, of Rochelle, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026 in Brownwood. Homer’s family will…
Trending Stories
Bangs mayor, council member, city attorney, firefighters resign at Monday city council meeting
July 14, 2026
BANGS – Bangs City Administrator Erica Berry confirmed to BrownwoodNews.com Tuesday afternoon that during the Monday, July 13 city council
Two arrested after shots fired near Massey Sports Complex over the weekend
July 13, 2026
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Monday: On July 12, 2026, at approximately 4:14 a.m., officers with
Lions picked third in district by DCTF magazine, 10 other local teams expected to reach playoffs
July 8, 2026
Despite being ranked No. 24 in the state in the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine preseason Class 4A Division II
PHOTOS: Downtown Brownwood 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2026
Images from Saturday morning’s event honoring America’s 250th birthday
Local Independence Day/Weekend Events
July 2, 2026
The following events are slated to take place July 2-4 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday: THURSDAY, JULY 2 * Parade
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Playing coach
I never really had a great desire to be a coach and after a couple of experiences in my life I determined that there was no way you could pay me enough to be a…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Bob, Ray and Dog Nights
Readers with long memories yearn for more clean, creative humor. Sadly, folks in the first half of their lives are clueless about the golden years of radio. It featured 30-minute comedy shows with multiple thigh-slapping moments…
LUKE CLAYTON: Smoking Meat – Electric or Old School?
I love the flavor of smoked meat and have for most of my adult life spent countless hours tending a wood fired smoker. I’ve used everything from the old barrel shaped water smokers to homemade…
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Brown County 4-H News: July 16
DATES TO REMEMBER July 2026 July 21st- Brown County 4-H Council applications due to Extension Office July 30th- Brown County 4-H Council Interviews July 31st- Sheep Capitol Lamb/Goat Camp, San Angelo, TX Brown County 4-H Council Officer Applications Now Open…
American Legion Post 196 donates $400 to Good Samaritan Ministries
American Legion Post 196 presented a $400 donation to the Good Samaritan Ministries’ annual Men’s Breakfast Wednesday morning as part of the Crack Down on Hunger initiative. The money will go toward purchasing items for the Christmas…
Two arrested after shots fired near Massey Sports Complex over the weekend
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Monday: On July 12, 2026, at approximately 4:14 a.m., officers with the Brownwood Police Department were dispatched to the 3200 block of Milam Drive in reference to a…
LUKE CLAYTON: Smoking Meat – Electric or Old School?
I love the flavor of smoked meat and have for most of my adult life spent countless hours tending a wood fired smoker. I’ve used everything from the old barrel shaped water smokers to homemade iron smokers…
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Statewide News
DPS Adds Sherman Man to 10 Most Wanted List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added James Lee Kirby to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives…
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Mark Major Shift in Texas Education Policy
Written by Jake Lehrer The first payments for Texas Education Freedom Accounts have been rolled out to recipients, starting the…
DEA: Former Texas Tech Professor Pleads Guilty to Running Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
July 07, 2026 For Immediate Release Contact: Cynthia M. Velazquez Phone Number: 571-324-7481 Lubbock, TX – A former Texas Tech marketing and supply…
Texas Governor Honors Flood Victims At Kerrville Remembrance & Resilience Ceremony
Reads Names Of 119 Kerr County Victims KERRVILLE – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and personally read the names…
Texas SBOE Approves Sweeping K-8 Social Studies Overhaul, Sparking Statewide Debate
Written by Jake Lehrer The Texas State Board of Education has revamped the K-8 Social Studies curriculum courses and has…
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