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EARLY – The dedication of the Debra Tyson Shields Pavilion at McDonald Park took place Saturday morning, as her family…
More than 100 photos of the Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions in action Friday at the Bluebonnet Relays at Gordon…
GLEN ROSE – The Brownwood High tennis team took part in the Glen Rose Quad Tournament Thursday, winning 26 of…
The Texas Senate has approved their $16.5 billion property tax relief package signed by all 31 members of the state…
Monday, March 27 BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF Brownwood at District 6-4A tournament (at Diamondback, Abilene), TBA WOMEN’S AND MEN’S COLLEGE…
March 24, 2023 House Committee on Energy and Commerce hear from Tik Tok CEO Yesterday, Tik Tok CEO Shou Chew…
EARLY – The Early Longhorns improved to 3-1 in District 8-3A action and 8-5 on the season, handing the Breckenridge…
GLEN ROSE – The Brownwood Lions created a three-way tie atop the District 6-4A standings a third of the way…
Continuing the tradition of bringing the community together in the Gospel, the Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held…
EARLY – The Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 3A No. 12 Early Lady Horns kept their flawless District 8-3A softball…
GOLDTHWAITE – The Bangs Dragons rebounded from their first District 7-2A baseball loss with a 17-1 road thrashing of the…
GLEN ROSE – The Brownwood Lady Lions were unable to complete a District 6-4A sweep of reigning league champion Glen…
BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons remained undefeated and not scored upon in District 6-2A softball action, routing Christoval by…
Beginning Monday, March 27th, FM 574 at the Pecan Bayou Bridge will be temporarily closed to through traffic to facilitate…
Obituaries
Jewell Lee Perry
Jewell Lee Perry of North Richland Hills passed away on March 23, 2023, at the age of 97. Jewell was…
Danny K. Armstrong
Danny K. Armstrong, age 60, of Brownwood, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Funeral services for Danny will be…
Ann Fortenberry
Elizabeth Ann “Annie” Fielding Fortenberry, 89, of Santa Anna, TX, passed from this life on March 23, 2023 at Bangs…
Mary Anne Martin Power
Mary Anne Martin Power passed away on March 21, 2023, in Brownwood, Texas. Mary Anne Martin Power was born November…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: Bluebonnet Relays – Big School Division
March 24, 2023
More than 100 photos of the Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions in action Friday at the Bluebonnet Relays at Gordon Wood Stadium. The Lady Lions placed sixth with 40.5 points in the Class 4A-6A Division while the
Good Samaritan Ministries’ 14th Annual Empty Bowls Project draws hundreds to Coliseum
March 23, 2023
The Good Samaritan Ministries’ 14th Annual Empty Bowls Project drew hundreds to the Brownwood Coliseum Thursday afternoon as the Brown County Community gathered together to fight hunger and food insecurity. Those participating in the fifth annual Professional
DIANE ADAMS: How a kid drove pigs to Fort Worth
March 23, 2023
Here’s a little snapshot into the life of an 11-year-old in Brownwood back in 1877 that can make you think. This boy was doing the job of a man at that age, rounding up livestock, driving the
BMDD: Asbestos abatement underway at OYO Hotel, demolition to follow
March 21, 2023
During Tuesday afternoon’s meeting of the Brownwood Municipal Development District, Executive Director Ray Tipton informed the Board of Directors of a number of updates, including one on the site of the former OYO Hotel. Tipton said the
BISD Board approves 2023-24 school year calendar
March 20, 2023
During Monday night’s meeting of the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees, the 2023-24 school year schedule was unanimously approved. The 2023-24 school year will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 and conclude Friday, May 31, 2024. According
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Final Four
So we can’t let a year go by where we don’t talk about the Final Four! I’ve done it in all kinds of ways. I started off one year and just went with the entire bracket and…
DIANE ADAMS: How a kid drove pigs to Fort Worth
Here’s a little snapshot into the life of an 11-year-old in Brownwood back in 1877 that can make you think. This boy was doing the job of a man at that age, rounding up livestock, driving the…
UNDER THE STETSON: Relationships
I attended a funeral several years ago for the father of a young man that pitched for me when I was coaching baseball at West Texas A&M University. His father was 52 years old and lost his…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Higher education in Cowtown
Higher education gets news coverage in both mass and social media, and much, I’m sure, is true. Technology is changing it at warp speed, and the old descriptions we used to toss about no longer fit. We…
Texas Senate Approves New Property Tax Relief Package
The Texas Senate has approved their $16.5 billion property tax relief package signed by all 31 members of the state Senate. This bipartisan initiative seeks to alleviate property taxes in three distinct ways. If the package passes…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023 House Committee on Energy and Commerce hear from Tik Tok CEO Yesterday, Tik Tok CEO Shou Chew testified under oath before Congress for the first time in a House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing.…
Sports
Announcements /Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: March 23
DATES TO REMEMBER March 26 – 4-H Shooting Sports Practice – 1st Shot Training at 1:00pm and Practice at 2:00pm at the Woodman of the World Range 28 – District 7 4-H Roundup Workshop 5:30pm at the…
Fishing Reports 3/23/23
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of March 22: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water stained; 60-65 degrees; 8.70 feet below pool. Black bass to 7.23 pounds are excellent…
Early police make arrest of driver with 31.07 grams of meth in possession
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Friday morning: On Thursday, March 23 Early PD officers, along with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, stopped a vehicle in the 900 block of Early Blvd. on a…
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Texas Senate Approves New Property Tax Relief Package
The Texas Senate has approved their $16.5 billion property tax relief package signed by all 31 members of the state…
New Bill Filed in Texas Legislature Seeks To Close Down Texas’ 5 Juvenile Facilities
A bill filed in the Texas House by the young Democrat State Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) would seek to…
Why Are People Worried About The New Texas House Bill To Alleviate Property Taxes?
Last week, both chambers of the Texas Legislature each presented their proposals for how they plan to alleviate property tax…
Be Safe. Drive Smart. Pedestrian/Bike – State Laws 2023
EVERY TRAFFIC DEATH ROBS A FAMILY AND A COMMUNITY AUSTIN – At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck…
National News
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- Space race: Chinese rocket launches quadruple over decade, survey finds March 27, 2023 Bradford Betz
- Iranian attacks on US forces illustrates the projection of 'weakness' from Biden admin: John Ratcliffe March 27, 2023 Christopher Lopez
- Kevin Durant 'part of that generation who think he can't be criticized,' Charles Barkley says March 27, 2023 Ryan Gaydos
- Historic Wright Brothers airplane factory damaged in fire March 27, 2023 Bradford Betz