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BURNET – A roller coaster ride through four games at the Burnet 7-on-7 Division II qualifier Saturday culminated with the…
More than 80 images from before and during Friday night’s ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Dragon Memorial Stadium
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Friday regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Friday morning: On Thursday, May 25, at approximately 2 a.m., a…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from May 19 through May 25: Gray, Meghan Rhea,…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) remembered those lost in the line of duty throughout the department’s…
Howard Payne University has announced a new four-year program in biomedical engineering. The major, scheduled to begin this fall, received…
The 59th Annual Brown County Rodeo will take place Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3 at the Earl Q.…
COLEMAN – The Coleman High School Class of 2023 will graduate at 8 p.m. Friday, May 26 at the high…
Those who purchased pork loins from the Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club to support the youth of this area, you can…
I watched my two great nephews play a T-Ball game a few days ago. It was exactly what I expected.…
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the American Legion Post 196 on Thursday, May 25,…
Candace Wilson, Principal of J.B. Stephens Elementary School in Bangs, is among the 50 educators from across Texas the Charles…
The remaining over-the-counter antibiotics for livestock and companion animals will soon require a prescription. Starting June 11, the use of…
Obituaries
Patsy Nadine Hibler Maultsby
Patsy Nadine Hibler Maultsby was born in San Saba County, Texas on June 22, 1931. She passed from this life…
David Earl Robinson
David Earl Robinson, passed away Wednesday May 17th, 2023, at his home in Coleman Texas. David Earl Robinson was born…
John Weldon Weaver
John Weldon Weaver, born January 17, 1935 passed away on May 26, 2023 in Brownwood, TX where he grew up.…
Delsie Ann (Darnell) Sims
Delsie Ann (Darnell) Sims, 51, of Brownwood, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. A Celebration of her Life will be…
Trending Stories
Lake level rises almost a foot in two days, up 4 feet this month, now 74% full
May 25, 2023
As of 5:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, Lake Brownwood is 74 percent full and continuing to slowly rise, up from 57.8 percent full at its lowest point this month on May 6. The water level is 1,419.48
DIANE ADAMS: Remembering a Brown County hero
May 25, 2023
On May 26, 1874, former Texas Ranger and Brown County Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb was shot and killed by outlaw John Wesley Hardin outside a saloon in the town of Comanche. Born May 2, 1848, in Harrison
2023 VALS AND SALS: Bangs’ Pitts, Tidwell bound for Tarleton, Texas A&M
May 23, 2023
BANGS – The Bangs High School Class of 2023 will graduate at 8 p.m. Friday, May 26 at Dragon Memorial Stadium, where valedictorian Keygan Pitts and salutatorian Caedmon Tidwell will be recognized as the top two graduates.
Changes to Clark Street, between Austin Avenue and West Depot Street, coming
May 23, 2023
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved an ordinance on first reading establishing from Austin Avenue to West Depot Street as a two-way street, a 25 mile per hour speed limit, no parking on both
2023 VALS AND SALS: Brownwood’s Nigalye, Boren to enroll at Rice, Texas A&M
May 22, 2023
The Brownwood High School Class of 2023 will graduate at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2 at Gordon Wood Stadium, as valedictorian Aishwarya Nigalye and salutatorian Andrew Boren lead the way as the top two graduates. Nigalye, the
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Bad weather games
Contrary to what some people believe, I wasn’t born broadcasting Brownwood Lion football and I haven’t broadcast it for the last couple of years, but I do love talking about it. My first year to do Brownwood…
DIANE ADAMS: Remembering a Brown County hero
On May 26, 1874, former Texas Ranger and Brown County Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb was shot and killed by outlaw John Wesley Hardin outside a saloon in the town of Comanche. Born May 2, 1848, in Harrison…
UNDER THE STETSON: Perspective
I watched my two great nephews play a T-Ball game a few days ago. It was exactly what I expected. Oversized uniforms, kids wearing their hats backwards, not sure where to stand in the batter’s box or…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Parents in the dark
Prayers of university presidents and school superintendents for commencement exercises to be executed as planned often are short-circuited. Some leaders are extremists–the kind who decree that neither blaring air horns nor unseemly yells will be tolerated. Their…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Immortality
It is precisely because we are dying that our world moves so fast. And the faster we are able to move, and the farther we can travel, the more evidence there is that it is because we…
Texas Legislature Passes Ban on Puberty Blockers and Drag Shows for Minors, and Transgender Athletes
The Texas Legislature has passed several bills to prohibit puberty blockers, transition surgeries, and drag shows for Texans under 18 years old. Senate Bill 14 would prohibit any surgery or drugs given to children under 18. The…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics to require presciptions
The remaining over-the-counter antibiotics for livestock and companion animals will soon require a prescription. Starting June 11, the use of all medically important antimicrobials will require veterinary oversight. This upcoming change was first announced last year by…
Fishing Reports 5/24/23
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of May 24: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water slightly stained; 78-82 degrees; 5.91 feet below pool. Black bass to 7.57 pounds are…
Three sentenced in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Friday regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Jonathan W. Hazelton pled guilty to the felony offense Court I-II:…
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Statewide News
DPS Honors Fallen Officers at Peace Officers Memorial Service
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) remembered those lost in the line of duty throughout the department’s…
Texas Legislature Passes Ban on Puberty Blockers and Drag Shows for Minors, and Transgender Athletes
The Texas Legislature has passed several bills to prohibit puberty blockers, transition surgeries, and drag shows for Texans under 18…
Governor Abbott Applauds Texas National Guard, DPS For Combating Border Crisis
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott thanked Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers last week…
Texas House and Senate Each Pass School Safety Bills
Both the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate have each passed their own school safety bills aimed at…
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