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Texas voter registration cards used last year expired on December 31, 2025. New cards effective January 1, 2026 will be…
As the hours of 2025 dwindled to single digits, Americans FINALLY heard a new sports expression that is NOT likely to…
The Clothing Division Fashion Show for the 74th Brown County Youth Fair took place Monday night, where the top models…
Brownwood High School 2023 graduate Isaac Gray was named the 2025 Elite Scholar Athlete of the Year in NCAA Division…
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners, David Becktold was sworn in as Brown County Treasurer. Treasurer Ann Krpoun…
AUSTIN — First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced this week that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative is hosting…
The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting applications this month for community grants for projects such as improvements to fire…
No. 17 May Tigers 81, Gustine 21 MAY – The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class A No. 17 May…
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee is proud to announce the return of its Young Artist Award for a second year, reinforcing…
In the midst of a 12-game win streak, the Brownwood Lady Lions have cracked the Top 10 in the most…
Well, I guess the proof that you’re a real sports fan is if you can watch football all day long…
December 30, 2025 Friend, Happy New Year, TX-11! Camille and I wish you and your families a safe and blessed…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal…
A former all-American who is in the College Football Hall of Fame, a first round NFL Draft pick, a record-setting…
Monday, Jan. 5 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Gustine at May, 11 a.m. *** Tuesday, Jan. 6 BOYS SOCCER Brownwood at…
GATESVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions completed a 3-0 weekend run at the Gatesville soccer tournament Saturday with victories over…
MARBLE FALLS – The No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions extended their win streak to 12 games and reached the 20-win…
With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader…
May Lady Tigers 67, Rising Star 7 RISING STAR – The May Lady Tigers remained undefeated in District 21-A basketball…
Hendrick Medical Center-posted the following information and photo on social media Friday evening: Meet the first baby of 2026 born…
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Obituaries
Carol Lemmons McSwain
Carol Wallace Lemmons McSwain, devoted daughter, wife, and beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with our Lord on January…
Johnnye Lee Sears
Lovingly surrounded by family, Johnnye Lee Wilson Sears, age 90, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas.…
Mia Watkins
Mia Watkins passed away on December 31, 2025. A graveside service for Mia will be held January 9, 2026 at…
Dennis Wayne Newton
A graveside funeral service for Dennis Wayne Newton, 66, of Star, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10…
John Michael Hall
A graveside funeral service for John Michael Hall, 85, of Star, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10…
Trending Stories
First baby of 2026 born at Hendrick Medical Center-Brownwood
January 2, 2026
Hendrick Medical Center-posted the following information and photo on social media Friday evening: Meet the first baby of 2026 born
BrownwoodNews.com’s Top 12 Stories of 2025
January 1, 2026
The year 2025 is in the books now. Every year is a good year, so they say. But every year
No. 11 Lady Lions hold off Hereford, 56-49, for 11th straight victory, Classic championship
December 31, 2025
The No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions established a 20-point first-half lead Wednesday night at the Brownwood Coliseum before the Hereford
55 firefighters respond to Sunday night wind-driven house fire near country club
December 29, 2025
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Monday: At approximately 7:44 pm on Sunday, December 28, 2025, the
My Guess at UIL Realignment
December 23, 2025
by Mike Blagg Well it’s time again for “Realignment,”, when the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) draws up new Districts
Lions earn 23 All-District 4-4A Division I football accolades
December 20, 2025
The District 4-4A Division I runner-up Brownwood Lions earned 23 all-district football accolades, as the roster was released following league
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: College football’s final four
Well, I guess the proof that you’re a real sports fan is if you can watch football all day long and care deeply about basketball and the other sports. Anyway, it was an interesting quarterfinal round of…
DIANE ADAMS: FM 1467 – A pioneer route along Blanket Creek
“Farm to Market Road 1467 between Blanket and Zephyr is nine and one-tenth miles long. Part of this road was the old Zephyr — Brownwood road, over which covered wagons travelled for many years,” reads an entry…
UNDER THE STETSON: Rudolph
What I am about to admit to may cost me some street cred and raise a few eyebrows, but I sat on my couch for ninety minutes last night with my dog Cash and watched Rudolph the…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: The greatest among us
Often, I believe, writers spend too much time on the “what was” and “what will be” instead of the “what is.” I admit to such whimpering occasionally, and this time, make no promises to do better, but I’ll…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Professional vs. Graduate Degrees – higher education returns to 1965
Legacy news and social media have exploded into a panic with the Department of Education’s recent announcement about reinstating amendments made to the 1965 Higher Education Act. Included in the legislation text of the One Big Beautiful…
Pfluger Fly-By: End of Year Report 2025
December 30, 2025 Friend, Happy New Year, TX-11! Camille and I wish you and your families a safe and blessed start to the year ahead. We also pray that you and your families enjoyed a joyful Christmas…
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Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 1
December 2025 December 31st– Extension Office Closing at Noon January 2026 January 1st-2nd – Extension…
American Legion Post 196 donates $2,400 to 10 furloughed Federal Civil Service workers
Your local community American Legion Post 196 from Brownwood has provided financial assistance to 10 Federal Civilian Workers from Camp Bowie during the first week of November 2025. Recently, American Legion Post 196 made an inquiry as…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Jan. 2
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday, December 22, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, was contacted by Game Warden Reeves regarding a tip he received on the Texas Parks and Wildlife…
LUKE CLAYTON: White Bass Like it Cold
With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader deer season opens in a matter of days, and I have my CVA 50 caliber Optima all…
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Statewide News
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Sixth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
AUSTIN — First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced this week that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative is hosting…
Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For ‘Rural Texas Strong’ Projects
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal…
Governor Abbott Touts Texas Fueling The Nuclear Renaissance, Booming Energy Sector
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ booming energy industry as the nation’s leader in energy production, powering America’s economy and…
Modern Technology Identifies Final Perpetrator in 1983 KFC Murders
AUSTIN – After 42 years of investigation, law enforcement officials have identified the last perpetrator in the abduction and murder…
Warm, dry holiday weather elevates wildfire risk across Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns that unseasonably warm and dry conditions combined with freeze-cured grasses could…
National News
- Trial underway for former Uvalde school police officer accused of slow response to shooting January 6, 2026 Greg Norman
- Attorney for suspect in Vance home vandalism rules out possible motivation January 6, 2026 Stephen Sorace
- More than 2M Epstein files still unpublished, DOJ confirms January 6, 2026 Rachel Wolf
- Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup champion Bob Pulford dead at 89 January 6, 2026 Ryan Canfield
- Missing South Carolina teen Mackenzie Dalton found safe after monthlong search leads to arrest January 6, 2026 Sarah Rumpf-Whitten
- Americans take final recipes to their graves — and one woman is bringing them back January 6, 2026 Khloe Quill
- 'Ding-dong ditch' prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police January 6, 2026 Julia Bonavita
- DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits January 6, 2026 Greg Norman
- Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban finalize divorce settlement after nearly 20 years of marriage January 6, 2026 Tracy Wright
- Trump says Democrats are 'meaner' than Republicans, warns of impeachment if GOP loses midterms January 6, 2026 Louis Casiano