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Despite chilly, windy and at times rainy conditions Saturday, the bucking chutes that have been a fixture during the Brown…
The Early baseball and softball teams held their Pink-Out prior to the baseball game Friday in honor of Early Elementary…
Steeped in a gruesome civil war with a dictatorial government, Myanmar (formerly Burma) has now been subjected to a horrendous…
GRAHAM – For the second week in a row, the Brownwood Lions halved a District 6-4A baseball series with its…
Fugitive is Currently Wanted Out of…
The Magnolia on 4th Apartments & Townhomes Earns Recognition from Prestigious Apartment Associations
The Magnolia on 4th Apartments and Townhomes is proud to announce that they have been named Property of the Year…
VFW Post 3278 and Auxiliary will host a fish fry fundraiser between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, April 11…
April 4, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you…
GLEN ROSE – The Brownwood Lady Lions completed a District 6-4A softball sweep of Glen Rose Friday with a 13-1…
The Brownwood High tennis team tournament took part in the Marble Falls tournament Friday. Among the highlights for the Lions…
The sixth annual Brown County Bull Bash is slated to take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the…
The Blanket Tigers and Lady Tigers are sending a total of 19 entrants to the 21-A/22-A area meet, which Blanket…
The Brownwood Police Department posted the following information on Facebook shortly before 1 p.m. Friday: A report was just received…
The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs recently won the District 25-A track and field championship while the Bulldogs placed second. Between the…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District…
ROSCOE – The Bangs Lady Dragons and Dragons teamed up to earn 23 berths to the area track and field…
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Obituaries
Billy Jack Wilson
Billy Jack Wilson, a lifelong farmer, rancher, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in…
Shelly (Waddle) Rivera
Michelle “Shelly” Sylvia Lorene Rivera, 57, of May, Texas passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. A visitation with family will…
Victoria deChristi Kashe’
“Four things come not back…. the spoken word, the sped arrow, time past, and the neglected opportunity.” Omar Ibu Al…
Fern McClain Baker Jones
Verda Fern McClain was born February 24, 1927, in Brownwood, Texas to John Stoddard and Emma Dee McClain McNeely. She…
Debra Savage Walton
Debra Savage Walton, a beloved soul whose bright and loving personality touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on…
Trending Stories
Early Police, Texas Rangers investigating missing person report on Kadejiah Chantelle Henderson
March 31, 2025
The Early Police Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating the missing person report on Kadejiah Chantelle Henderson (aka Franklin).Kadejiah Chantelle Henderson was last staying at a motel on CC Woodson Road in Early on Friday 03/21/2025
Playoff run for Lions soccer ends in regional semifinals, 7-2 to Bridgeport
March 29, 2025
GRANBURY – The Brownwood Lions’ postseason run reached its conclusion in the third round Friday night, as the Bridgeport Bulls collected a 7-2 victory in the Class 4A Division II Region I semifinals. The Lions (7-12-2) fell
Brownwood/Brown County Health Department Confirms One Measles Case in Brown County
March 28, 2025
The City of Brownwood issued the following press release Friday: The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department confirms one measles case in Brown County. The patient’s identification will remain confidential. Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young
Governor Abbott Congratulates Brownwood As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
March 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday congratulated the City of Brownwood on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The
Two City employees recognized for aiding officer in confrontation with subject
March 25, 2025
During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council, Police Chief Ed Kading recognized City employees Will Collins and Matthew Clevinger for assisting an officer with a recent arrest. Kading told the Council, “A few weeks back,
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: 2025 Final Four
I’m ready to do a basketball prediction, maybe that’s not the way to approach it, but I’m going to give it anyway. The reason I didn’t before this is because about seventy-five per cent of my Final…
DIANE ADAMS: Early flights in Brown County
My friend and fellow columnist Don Newbury suggested a column on the history of the Brownwood airport. What I found while reading about it, is that there is a lot of prehistory, air transport before the airport…
UNDER THE STETSON: Distractions
I was sitting on my back porch a few days ago winding down from the day and thinking about my future. I tend to do that more and more the older I become. I do realize I…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Days of nickel drinks
I might never have resented my brother if he’d have been born other than in 1944, when Grapette was getting a foothold in our town. I had enjoyed “only child” perks for seven years, and in first grade…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Myanmar – A Country Granted No Mercy
Steeped in a gruesome civil war with a dictatorial government, Myanmar (formerly Burma) has now been subjected to a horrendous 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has shattered the country. Thousands of people are dead, thousands more injured, and…
Pfluger Fly-By: April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you updated on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress. This week, I…
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Announcements /Public Notices
What is Measles?
Measles, also known as Rubeola, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. Measles can lead to permanent disability and even death of infants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Measles…
VETERANS CORNER: Fundraiser
The American Legion is designated as a non-profit organization. American Legion Post #196 -Brownwood financially operates by Membership Dues, Donations and Fundraising. Through our fundraising, we give back to our local community and to local Veterans. A…
10-year sentence for Evading Arrest among four issued in district court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Dusty Wayne Sutton pled guilty to the felony offense of Evading Arrest…
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Statewide News
Crosby Co. Sex Offender Added to 10 Most Wanted List
Fugitive is Currently Wanted Out of…
No injuries reported in Tuesday morning Hermleigh ISD bus crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following information at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday: On April 1, 2025, at 5:55…
Operation Lone Star Fights Back Against Mexican Drug Cartels
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
DPS Graduates 138 New Texas State Troopers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 138 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class C-2024…
Texas Rangers Identify Suspect in Laredo Mother’s Cold Case Murder
AUSTIN – The Texas Rangers and the Laredo Police Department have identified the man believed to be responsible for the…
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- Duke's Cooper Flagg wins Wooden Award, joining elite company as fourth freshman to receive honor April 5, 2025 Ryan Morik
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