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Early High School will be represented by a pair of student-athletes at the UIL Class 3A State Track Field Championships…
Easter, 2025, was a time like none other! Before choirs proclaimed that He is risen, before church bells sounded around…
Howard Payne University recently recognized four students at its annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel for their servant leadership on campus…
Of the Region I-4A champion Brownwood Lady Lions’ seven entrants into the UIL Class 4A Track and Field State Championships,…
At a short meeting this morning of the Brown County Commissioners Court, Precinct 2 Constable Troy Henderson announced that he…
Freshman Savannah Thomas competed Thursday and Friday, April 17 – 18, 2025, at the TAIAO State Championship Track & Field…
The Brownwood’s Cards & Collectibles Expo will be held Saturday, April 26, from 2-6 PM at the Adams Street Community…
The City of Early will be hosting its Smart City Expo on Thursday, April 24 from 4 to 7 p.m.…
For my column this week I’m going to go back in time a little bit to my Houston Astros. Now,…
UIL Class 4A and 3A State Track and Field Meet Thursday, May 1 Schedule for Brown County Entrants 9 a.m.…
*** Tuesday, April 22 BASEBALL Brownwood at Mineral Wells, 7 p.m Early at Peaster, 7 p.m. Cisco at Bangs, 6…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Chairman Brandon Creighton, and Chairman Brad Buckley this…
Early, Bangs, Blanket, May and Zephyr High School teamed up for 15 berths into the UIL Track and Field State…
LUBBOCK – One of the most historic seasons for the Brownwood Lady Lions track and field program reached new heights…
The American Legion was founded in 1919 and is based on the “Four Pillars of the American Legion” being: (1)…
April 18, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you…
LUBBOCK – The first berth to the UIL Class 4A track and state championships was secured by Brownwood High School…
I remember when I made the decision to get out of coaching. I left a pitcher in a critical game…
The Brownwood Lions squandered a three-run lead and a chance at their first District 6-4A sweep, and made their road…
The Brownwood Lady Lions trimmed a four-run deficit down to one, but the No. 1 ranked Brock Lady Eagles eventually…
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Peggy Ann Thweatt
Peggy Ann Thweatt, born September 24, 1953, has left this earthly realm—probably to organize her collection of everything from vintage…
Dorothy Karnes
A funeral service for Dorothy Karnes, 75, of Goldthwaite, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Stacy Wilkins Funeral…
Patricia Willems
Patricia Fullagar Willems, of Brady, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with…
Roland Howard Finch
Roland Howard Finch, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age…
Annie Mearl Morris
Annie Mearl Morris of Talpa, Texas passed to the arms of her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at…
Trending Stories
Lady Lions capture Region I-4A track and field championship, secure 7 state berths
April 19, 2025
LUBBOCK – One of the most historic seasons for the Brownwood Lady Lions track and field program reached new heights Saturday, capturing the Region I-4A team championship at Lowrey Field and locking up 7 berths in the
Hannah Deen secures second state trip, first for Brownwood in 2025, in high jump
April 18, 2025
LUBBOCK – The first berth to the UIL Class 4A track and state championships was secured by Brownwood High School Friday at Lowrey Field, as Hannah Deen captured the Region I girls championship in the high jump
City of Brownwood responds to sanitary sewer overflow outside of city limits
April 17, 2025
The City of Brownwood Public Works Department is currently undergoing clean-up, remediation, and disinfection of a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) that occurred in the City of Brownwood wastewater collection system on April 9, 2025, caused by a
HPU AD Hunter Sims leaving to take position at Mary Hardin-Baylor
April 16, 2025
Dr. Hunter Sims, Director of Athletics at Howard Payne University since 2016, is leaving to join another American Southwest Conference institution – Mary Hardin-Baylor – where he will serve as Vice President for Athletics, effective June 2,
BMDD approves Downtown Retail Opportunity Program Grant for 201 Center Ave.
April 15, 2025
During Tuesday’s meeting, following an executive session, the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board of Directors voted to approve a Downtown Retail Opportunity Program Grant not to exceed $25,000 to Steven and Teresa Beal for property located at
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Roger Metzger
For my column this week I’m going to go back in time a little bit to my Houston Astros. Now, this is right after they moved into the Astrodome. Ken Schulze who worked at the radio station…
DIANE ADAMS: Curves in the road and resurrection
While out on a morning beauty drive along Turkey Peak Road down east of Early, listening to the new Turnpike Troubadours album (which is amazing, by the way) we noticed bunches of purple verbena that like growing…
UNDER THE STETSON: Easter
I remember when I made the decision to get out of coaching. I left a pitcher in a critical game one hitter too long and the result was a three -run homerun that might as well have…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Looking back at Easter
Easter, 2025, was a time like none other! Before choirs proclaimed that He is risen, before church bells sounded around the world celebrating Jesus’ resurrection and before children skittered across lawns for multicolored eggs, I saw history’s…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Tariffs – What’s the Big Deal?
Has a failed game of chicken turned into a tariff war? American media is currently reeling over President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and its’ recent developments. While the rest of the world seems to be in a…
Pfluger Fly-By: April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you updated on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress. After a few…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Eggs: A Nutrient-Packed Powerhouse for Every Plate
As spring brings Easter, many families begin planning egg hunts and decorating activities. But beyond the festive fun, eggs offer a variety of nutritional benefits that make them a valuable part of a healthy diet. According to…
VETERANS CORNER: April is The American Legion’s Children and Youth Month
The American Legion was founded in 1919 and is based on the “Four Pillars of the American Legion” being: (1) Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (2) National Security (3) Americanism and (4) Children and Youth. In the American…
25-year sentence among 10 handed down in district court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. John David Davis pled guilty to the felony offense of Evading Arrest…
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Statewide News
Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Burrows, Chairman Creighton, Chairman Buckley On Final School Choice Passage
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Chairman Brandon Creighton, and Chairman Brad Buckley this…
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
(Story by Jaden Edison and Jasper Scherer / Texas Tribune) The Texas House gave initial approval early Thursday to a…
Texas Captures Criminal Illegal Immigrant Fugitive From Most Wanted List
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Crosby Co. Sex Offender Added to 10 Most Wanted List
Fugitive is Currently Wanted Out of…
No injuries reported in Tuesday morning Hermleigh ISD bus crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following information at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday: On April 1, 2025, at 5:55…
National News
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- 'Cult mom' Lori Vallow, who killed 2 kids, laments 'family tragedy' in closing arguments of 2nd murder trial April 22, 2025 Audrey Conklin
- America still can't put down the race card. And it's the shame of our nation April 22, 2025 Corey Brooks
- Rogan slams CNN for 'force-feeding me morons' instead of delivering news April 22, 2025 Alexander Hall
- Noem, DHS outline next step to speed up deportation process April 22, 2025 Preston Mizell
- Likely Dem gubernatorial candidate in key swing state praises DEI at Sharpton event: 'Stay woke' April 22, 2025 Andrew Miller
- GOP lawmaker touts $19M Trump tariff success story in her district: 'New model for American manufacturing' April 22, 2025 Elizabeth Elkind
- Insurance data breach exposes sensitive info of 1.6 million people April 22, 2025 Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report
- JD Vance champions 'roadmap' toward US-India trade deal, says partnership critical to deterring 'dark time' April 22, 2025 Danielle Wallace
- Florida protester screams at Rep. Byron Donalds during tense town hall April 22, 2025 Greg Norman