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*** GRAHAM – The Brownwood Lions rebounded from a disappointing finish Friday night and reclaimed sole possession of second place…
According to a news release from the Coleman Police Department – On February 2, 2023, the Coleman Police Department filed…
The City of Early hosted its own booth at the 2023 International Council of Shopping Centers. The Economic Development District…
Monday, February 6 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Bangs at Coleman, 5/6:30 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Concordia at Howard Payne, 5:30…
EARLY – The Early Longhorns halted a three-game District 8-3A skid and got back to their winning ways with a…
*** GRAHAM – The playoff-bound Brownwood Lady Lions used a 16-1 run during the second and third periods to erase…
*** CHINA SPRING – The Brownwood Lions improved to 2-0 in District 5-4A soccer action with its second consecutive 3-0…
*** CHINA SPRING – The Brownwood Lady Lions rallied from a halftime deficit to remain undefeated in District 5-4A soccer…
Governor Greg Abbott, earlier this week announced that the state of Texas will have its first-ever Border Czar to be…
February 3, 2023 I hope you and your family have stayed safe and warm despite the winter weather system moving…
The Brownwood Lions squandered a 13-point first-half lead, rallied from a five-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and opened a…
The Brownwood Lady Lions remained within striking distance through one half, but the No. 9 Stephenville Honeybees pulled away over…
*** BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons notched their second straight District 8-2A victory Friday night, 44-19 over Colorado City,…
Pictured are members of the Brownwood High tennis team, who competed in tournament action against San Angelo Lake View and…
*** The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 5th Annual Professional Women’s Summit, presented by Brownwood Municipal Development…
This week was a cold one in House District 68. As we all experienced the winter storm throughout Texas, I…
Obituaries
Ronnie Lee Massey
Ronnie Lee Massey, age 46, of Bangs passed away Friday, Saturday 3, 2023. Services for Ronnie are pending with Blaylock…
Lee Perry Young
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Lee Perry Young, 71, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Perry was born…
Una May (Fisher) Eoff
Una May (Fisher) Eoff, 90, of Early, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Visitation with family will be held…
Effie Dorene Head
Effie Dorene Head, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, in Bangs, TX. She was born in Mills County,…
Trending Stories
UNDER THE STETSON: Love Protects
February 3, 2023
I’m an Ordained Minister, how about them apples! There is really not much to it. You go online, type in some personal information, pay a small fee and presto! You can marry and bury people in about
Lake Brownwood water level continues to decrease
February 2, 2023
Despite the precipitation received in the area this week, the effect hasn’t been felt yet at Lake Brownwood. As of 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Feb. 2, Lake Brownwood is now 8 feet, 4 tenths below spillway. “We will
FRIDAY SCHOOL START TIMES
February 2, 2023
With several area schools now approaching the Friday schedule differently, this story will be updated as information is received through 8 a.m. Friday: BROWN COUNTY Brownwood ISD will resume its normal schedule Friday Early ISD will resume
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
Three Lions earn Padilla Poll 4A Division I All-State honors
January 24, 2023
Three Brownwood Lions were selected to the Padilla Poll Coaches Class 4A Division I All-State Football, released earlier this week. Landing on the first-team defense was senior linebacker Chance Jones, while second-team choices included senior Jason Jackson
‘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…
DIANE ADAMS: Thunder Snow
I woke up to thunder and sleet this morning. The wind was howling, the darkness lit by glitterings off ice covered branches. I am not sure why I love weather events so much, most people seem to…
UNDER THE STETSON: Love Protects
I’m an Ordained Minister, how about them apples! There is really not much to it. You go online, type in some personal information, pay a small fee and presto! You can marry and bury people in about…
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…
Texas Governor Abbott Hires Texas’ First Border Czar
Governor Greg Abbott, earlier this week announced that the state of Texas will have its first-ever Border Czar to be over border matters and report directly to the Governor. The Border Czar will be over border security…
Pfluger Fly-By: Feb. 3, 2023
February 3, 2023 I hope you and your family have stayed safe and warm despite the winter weather system moving through Texas this week. In Washington, the House Republican Majority passed legislation to: → Eliminate the authoritarian…
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Announcements /Public Notices
February is romance time – especially for skunks
February is known for Valentine’s Day. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife officials, February is also the prime month for breeding season for skunks in Texas. The most common species of skunk in our part of the…
Fishing Reports 2/1/23
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 1: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water stained; 48-54 degrees; 8.41 feet below pool. Fishing is slow for all species. Bass…
Santa Anna man arrested for Financial Abuse of an Elderly Individual
According to a news release from the Coleman Police Department – On February 2, 2023, the Coleman Police Department filed Third-degree Felony charges on Malcolm Todd McMillan, age 54 of Santa Anna, Texas for Financial Abuse of…
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Statewide News
Texas Governor Abbott Hires Texas’ First Border Czar
Governor Greg Abbott, earlier this week announced that the state of Texas will have its first-ever Border Czar to be…
Rep. David Spiller Capitol Update
This week was a cold one in House District 68. As we all experienced the winter storm throughout Texas, I…
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…
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