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During Monday night’s meeting, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees received the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2024-25…
Four members of the Brownwood Lions basketball team earned all-district recognition from the coaches of District 6-4A. Landing on the…
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, selection of a new provider of emergency messages, alerts, and warnings…
After a one-year absence the Bluebonnet Relays return to Gordon Wood Stadium this week, with the small school division competing…
Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Monday: This month’s spotlight teacher is Amanda Davis. Ms. Davis is a 4th…
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Monday morning: On March 3rd, 2026, the Early Police Department was…
COLEMAN – Get ready for a weekend full of vintage charm, unique finds, and small-town hospitality as Petticoats on the Prairie…
After 15 years at Coggin Park, the annual Great Easter Egg Hunt is moving to the Early Town Center for…
The next Buy Texas Holiday Market will be this Saturday, March 21, from 10 AM until 2 PM @ the…
ABILENE – A pair of Brownwood Lions secured spots in the field at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state…
I went off the deep end last week and took Arkansas to win the National Championship. I told you I…
Tuesday, March 17 BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF Brownwood at Bluebonnet Invitational (at Country Club), TBA Early at Brownwood Bluebonnet Invitational…
SAN ANGELO – The Brownwood Lady Lions, competing in the Class 5A-6A Division of the 66th Annual San Angelo Relays,…
The 12-team NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament concluded Saturday afternoon with the No. 1 seed Minnesota West…
More than 30 images from the halftime performance during the final three games of the NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship…
On Saturday, the City of Brownwood and the Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum hosted the annual Wheels That Move…
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been…
March 13, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
Time to talk spring turkey – forecast, video, skill builder and more. Bountiful Spring Turkey Season Expected Wild turkey surveys…
The 12-team field at the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament has been cut in half through Friday…
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Obituaries
Ernest W. (Bubba) Kimbro
Ernest W. (Bubba) Kimbro was born to Y.W. and Virginia Hollan Kimbro on January 23, 1938 at a home in…
Sabrina Rocha
Sabrina Rocha passed away on Friday March 13, 2026, in Brownwood, Texas. A service will be held on Thursday, March…
Rhonda Kelly Hill
Rhonda “Lil’ Meme” Kelly Hill, 60, passed away on March 13, 2026. Family will host a visitation from 6-8 pm,…
Noemi Gonzales
“La Esperanza del pueblo de Dios es la resurrección y la eternidad que pasaremos con el Señor. Por lo tanto…
Gerald Lee Thomas
Gerald Lee Thomas, 70, passed away on March 12, 2026. Family will host a visitation from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, March…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: NJCAA Basketball National Championship Tip Off Festival
March 10, 2026
Nearly 40 images from opening night at the Brownwood Event Center. Games for the 12 teams across the country begin
Early City Council approves agreement for sale of land in Town Center
March 10, 2026
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved agreements Tuesday that
Early High School FFA Tractor Tech Team takes top prize at state competition in Houston
March 9, 2026
HOUSTON – The Early High School FFA Tractor Team won the state competition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Lions procure outright 5-4A soccer championship with PK shootout victory over Stephenville
March 6, 2026
The last time the Brownwood Lions secured an outright district soccer championship, Michael Westerman was on the field, but as
Spiller Requests More Time For Electrical Line Project
March 6, 2026
State Representative David Spiller has requested more time for the selection of the route of a proposed electrical power line
Bangs’ Dr. Josh Martin named lone finalist for Maypearl ISD Superintendent
March 6, 2026
After a final interview earlier this week, the Maypearl ISD Board of Trustees voted to name Bangs ISD Superintendent Dr.
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Assistant Coaches
I went off the deep end last week and took Arkansas to win the National Championship. I told you I would wait until today, which is Sunday, to go through my entire bracket. I’ve done…
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…
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…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Mort and his mailbox
My Uncle Mort is committed to establishing a “Go Fund Me” campaign for postal workers of America, retroactive to whenever early voting began. He suggests joint beneficiaries–directing one-half of the proceeds to whichever “save the trees”…
LUKE CLAYTON: Wild Pork Can Be Great Eating
Most folks that read my column, listen to my radio shows or watch my outdoor adventures on A Sportsmans Life TV show probably know I absolutely love hunting wild hogs and enjoying the pork from…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our communities in Congress. This week, I penned an op-ed in the…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Honor Ranch, sponsored by American Legion District 21, hosts grand opening Jan. 15
The grand opening of Honor Ranch, a rescue ranch sponsored by American Legion District 21, will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Honor Ranch is located at 3974 CR 104, between Brownwood…
Early police makes arrest for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
The Early Police Department issued the following press release Monday morning: On March 3rd, 2026, the Early Police Department was notified of a sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl and sexual contact with 3 other 13-year-old females.…
Spring Wild Turkey Seasons Open March 14
Time to talk spring turkey – forecast, video, skill builder and more. Bountiful Spring Turkey Season Expected Wild turkey surveys over the past 3 years show good production, and you can expect a bounty of 2 and…
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Statewide News
Authorities Arrest Multi-State Rapist in Oklahoma After Years-long Investigation
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been…
Gov. Abbott comments on mass shooting in Austin
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning:…
Governor Abbott Statement On Iranian Action
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on President Trump’s decisive action against the Iranian regime: “Texas stands…
Governor Abbott, President Trump Highlight Texas Energy Dominance
CORPUS CHRISTI — Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald J. Trump recently highlighted the strength of Texas’ booming economy at…
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in Houston and Waco
AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Carl Hegert…
National News
- Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in police standoff, wanted for impersonating cop March 17, 2026 Landon Mion
- MLB upholds 80-game suspension for Phillies' Johan Rojas after appeal March 17, 2026 Scott Thompson
- 'Back to the Future' actor Matt Clark dead at 89 March 17, 2026 Janelle Ash
- Cuba's entire electrical grid collapses, leaving whole island without power March 17, 2026 Bonny Chu
- Progressive group appears to advocate for illegal immigrants to be eligible for guaranteed income programs March 17, 2026 Joshua Q. Nelson
- Rex Culpepper, former Syracuse quarterback, dead at 28 from injuries in Georgia dirt bike crash March 17, 2026 Scott Thompson
- Anti-ICE agitators blow cover in Boston, allowing child rape suspect to evade arrest for weeks March 17, 2026 Louis Casiano
- Utah children’s book author Kouri Richins convicted in husband’s murder March 17, 2026 Stepheny Price
- Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin addresses how Europe feels about US-Iran conflict March 17, 2026 Nora Moriarty
- Jane Fonda slams Paramount-WBD merger, warns CNN will 'have to cave' to Trump March 17, 2026 Lindsay Kornick