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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Thursday morning: We have been made aware of several phone…
For the 83rd time, the Brownwood Lions and Stephenville Yellow Jackets will clash in ‘The Battle of 377,’ which serves…
“Day of Miracles Not Obsolete”, reads a headline in the Daily Bulletin from November 6 of 1907. The “world’s greatest…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Thursday morning: On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m.…
The following are the standings, as well as upcoming schedules, for the 9 districts that contain the 13 local high…
Week 6 is the lightest in terms of games scheduled with several teams on bye at the midway point of…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 27: LAKE…
DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lions placed third as a team at the Dublin Dash cross country meet Wednesday, garnering 90…
This year’s installment of Howard Payne University’s Community Leadership Lunch and Learn series featured a presentation by leadership coach and…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday: On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., officers…
The following was posted on the Early High School Facebook page Wednesday morning: Congratulations to Alexa Hernandez, Kailey Patterson, Asher…
A member of the Brownwood High School Jazz Band traveled to Graham High School on Tuesday, September 19, to try…
Nominations are being accepted for the First Responder Recognition in Brown County for the 3rd Quarter of the year. Nominations…
As the saying goes, seasons change, and so do I. As of Saturday, we’re officially in FALL, and I’m glad…
The local Heartland Association of Realtors has received a grant from the National Association of Realtors and the Counselors of…
Obituaries
Wanda Dyer
Wanda D. Dyer, 91, of Brownwood, Texas passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. Visitation with family will be held at…
Robert Brookbank
Robert Brookbank, age 36, of Brownwood, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Abilene, TX. Services for Robert are…
James Calvin Slayton
James Calvin Slayton, lovingly known as Jimmy, passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 42. Born on…
Lincoln Madlock
Funeral service for Lincoln Madlock, 86 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on Wednesday, September…
Trending Stories
Council approves fees for Massey Complex, other City facilities
September 26, 2023
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council on third/final reading approved an ordinance setting charges for fees, rentals, licenses and permits for the City of Brownwood for 2023-24 fiscal year. At the Sept. 12 meeting, citizens
HPU honorees to be recognized at 2023 Stinger Spectacular
September 25, 2023
Howard Payne University will honor nine individuals for achievements and service during the Stinger Spectacular on October 13-14. The weekend’s featured events are Homecoming, Family Weekend and Yellow Jacket Preview. The honorees for 2023 are Dale Fisher
The History of ‘The Battle of 377’
September 25, 2023
Battle of 377 – 82 meetings in 85 years through 2022 BROWNWOOD LEADS 47-33-2 ALL-TIME First Meeting 1937 — Stephenville 7, Brownwood 0 First Brownwood Victory 1939 – Brownwood 27, Stephenville 0 Longest Win Streaks Brownwood: 23
Early included in State Fair of Texas’ ‘Destination Days’ on Oct. 1
September 25, 2023
Over 24 days of the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 29–Oct. 22, 2023, more than 2.5 million visitors (2022 figures, at https://bigtex.com/about-us/daily-attendance/) will attend from within and outside Texas. The State Fair of Texas, one of America’s largest,
Brown County Fair Association announces 2024 Queen contestants
September 25, 2023
The Brown County Fair Association posted the following information on Facebook over the weekend Introducing this year’s Brown County Fair Association Queen Contestants! (from left to right) Ella Locker, Brownwood High School; Taylor Simpson, Early High School;
High School Football
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: The worm game
This I think occurred in the late 1970’s. I’m so old I can’t remember. But the Brownwood Lions were in the playoffs so I guess it was ’77 or ’78, in fact I think we went ahead…
DIANE ADAMS: When a magnetic healer came to Brownwood
“Day of Miracles Not Obsolete”, reads a headline in the Daily Bulletin from November 6 of 1907. The “world’s greatest healer”, Professor E.B. Garner, was preparing to open Professor Garner’s Institute of Healing in Brownwood. In the…
UNDER THE STETSON: Younger me
It has been almost exactly a year since I began writing my weekly column; “Under the Stetson.” Brownwood News has given me the opportunity to share stories about life and how I have learned to live mine…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: The shape we’re in
Uncle Mort, my aged uncle down in The Thicket, has heard the expression since childhood. He’s used it repeatedly since about the time he thinks he became an adult. “We’re in pretty good shape for the shape…
MICHAEL BUNKER: Mind Fall
As the saying goes, seasons change, and so do I. As of Saturday, we’re officially in FALL, and I’m glad for it. It’s all different now than it used to be for us living in this downtown…
Pfluger Fly-By: September 18, 2032
September 18, 2023 Opening an Official Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden I support opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. In addition to creating the worst border crisis in history, the allegations and proven record against…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Falling is a serious concern for older adults
Back in the early 1960s, comedian Dick Van Dyke made falling funny. A few years later, in the mid-’70s on “Saturday Night Live,” so did Chevy Chase. They took pratfalls on television and audiences laughed. But now…
Fishing Reports 9/27/23
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 27: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water slightly stained; 82-84 degrees; 7.83 feet below pool. Black bass to 4.21 pounds are…
Two arrested following brief pursuit by Brownwood police
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Thursday morning: On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Officers Charles Durning and Jaylen Bocknite were patrolling westbound in the 1800 block of Main Blvd. when…
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Statewide News
Texas Workforce Commission Awards 42 Jobs and Education Grants Totaling over $11 Million
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week announced 42 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $11 million have been…
Operation Lone Star Bolsters Border Security To Stem Historic Influx
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to…
Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Participate In School Choice Sunday
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today called on Texans to participate in School Choice Sunday on Sunday, October 15 to voice their…
Operation Lone Star Builds More Border Wall To Protect Texans
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to…
National News
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- Former Michigan marijuana board head gets almost 5 years in federal prison September 28, 2023
- 2 Chicago officers acquitted of unarmed man's shooting September 28, 2023
- Texas Popeyes employee selling drugs on the clock shoots at customer trying to rob him: police September 28, 2023 Louis Casiano
- North Dakota's high court overturns key budget bill September 28, 2023
- Hundreds attend funeral of Long Island band director killed in bus crash September 28, 2023
