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The Brownwood Lady Lions returned the win column Thursday in their first home soccer match of the season, knocking off…
The following is a list of postponements, reschedulings, cancellations, or delays related to impending winter weather. This post will be…
In a showdown fitting of two Top 10 foes, the No. 8 Brownwood Lady Lions put their best foot forward,…
The National Weather Service as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Friday, January…
SAGINAW – The Brownwood Lions played to a tie against their second straight opponent, notching a 1-1 tie on the…
Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather. With advance preparation, Texans…
The Brownwood Lions’ hunt for their first District 6-4A basketball victory continues as the No. 16 Brock Eagles rebounded from…
The Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions opened the powerlifting season Thursday at the Buckaroo Bash meet in Breckenridge, combining for…
Early Lady Horns 56, Peaster 28 EARLY – The Early Lady Horns doubled up Peaster, 56-28, Thursday night in District…
Howard Payne University’s 18th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker John Litzler, director for public…
From the Office of Brown County District Clerk Cheryl Jones: Jurors who were to report for jury duty in the…
January 2026 January 24th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns RESCHEDULED January 26th- FCH Coalition Meeting, 5pm at Extension Office January 29th- “Pathways…
On Saturday, January 31, from 1:30-3 p.m., the public is invited to the Brownwood Art Association (215 Fisk Avenue in…
With the first Arctic front forecast for much of the Big Country this weekend, a group of workers will be…
Greenleaf Cemetery has launched a new website, greenleafcemeterytx.org. The website includes a history of the cemetery, a list of services,…
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch from January 24-27 due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures…
The Brown County Republican Party will host the inaugural Brown County Reagan Day Luncheon featuring Lt. Governor Dan Patrick as…
Bangs ISD shared the following information on its Facebook page Wednesday: Bangs HS hosted the District CX Debate Meet, with…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 21. LAKE…
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Obituaries
James Wallace Perry
James Wallace Perry, affectionately known as “Pappy,” was born on February 5, 1936, in Santa Anna, Texas. He peacefully departed…
Floyd Wesley Killough
Floyd Wesley Killough, 96, of Midlothian, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026. The family…
Tammi Jean Reed
Tammi Jean Reed passed from this life January 15, 2026, in Fort Worth, TX. She was born October 7, 1961,…
Robert Eugene Manigold
Robert Eugene Manigold, 87 of Brownwood, Texas passed away January 4, 2026. He was born to Fay B Manigold and…
Johnny Wayne Bradshaw
Johnny Wayne Bradshaw, age 87, of Calf Creek, Texas, passed from this life Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home.…
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WINTER WEATHER SCHEDULE CHANGES
January 20, 2026
The following is a list of postponements, reschedulings, cancellations, or delays related to impending winter weather. This post will be
No. 9 Lady Lions stifle Stephenville, 52-30, for 15th consecutive victory
January 17, 2026
Behind perhaps their most complete performance of the season, the No. 9 Brownwood Lady Lions extended their win streak to
BISD Athletic Director Mitch Moore to retire at end of school year
January 13, 2026
After working for the Brownwood Independent School District for 31 years, Athletic Director Mitch Moore announced Tuesday he will retire
Commissioners Withdraw From Storm Siren Project
January 12, 2026
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, the Commissioners voted to withdraw from a proposed emergency alert system
Blaze Edwards’ Grand Champion Steer auctioned for $32,000 at 74th BCYF Premium Sale
January 10, 2026
In what is believed to be a record in the 74 years of the Brown County Youth Fair, the Grand
Brownwood’s Cate Smith selected 2026 Brown County Youth Fair Queen
January 10, 2026
Brownwood High School senior Cate Smith has been a fixture at the Brown County Youth Fair since she was in
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Basketball predictions
Well I may have to back off from what I said a couple of weeks ago. I said, “Well, we will get through this opening round of the playoffs and forget football and basketball for…
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: Same song, second verse
It should come as no surprise to those of us who have reached “geezerhood” that our ear drums are challenged annually by random sounds–from up and down, here, there and all around. It’s the sounds of…
LUKE CLAYTON: Processing Game Meat at Home
For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home. As a youngster, I watched my…
Pfluger Fly-By: January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another…
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Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather
Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather. With advance preparation, Texans can reduce damage to their homes and landscapes while keeping animals safe when temperatures drop. Texas A&M…
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…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Jan. 21
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, 01/09/2025, Sgt. Chris Angel met with Brown County Adult Probation in reference to forged signatures on a government document. Information was gathered, and a report…
Fishing Reports 1/21/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 21. LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 54 degrees; 3.04 feet below pool. Black bass to 9.34 pounds are good…
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Statewide News
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response…
DPS Highlights the Impact of the AMBER Alert Program on National AMBER Alert Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the…
Governor Directs Investigations Into Potential Medicaid Fraud In Texas
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and…
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a…
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…
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