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SALSA awards scholarships to 16 area students
- May 7, 2024 10:07 am·
Seven Lady Lions receive all-district softball honors
- May 7, 2024 9:54 am·
HPU to host Summer and Young Scholars programs for summer 2024
- May 7, 2024 10:09 am·
Lake Brownwood continues slow rise, just over 5 feet shy of full capacity
- May 7, 2024 6:08 am·
Gavin Brandstetter selected for Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game
- May 7, 2024 8:43 am·
Chamber holds Ribbon Cutting for Brownwood Climate Controlled Storage
- May 7, 2024 6:29 am·
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Postal Service Rescued?
- May 7, 2024 5:53 am·
Goldthwaite’s Hermesmeyer in first place, Blanket’s Kinkade tied for fifth at girls state golf tourneys
- May 6, 2024 8:40 pm·
Lady Dragons’ season ends with 13-0 Game 3 loss to Stamford
- May 6, 2024 5:51 pm·
Brown County Retired School Employees award $1,000 scholarship to Bangs’ Emalee Parrott
- May 6, 2024 5:45 pm·
Douthit, Molina and Grooms honored at HPU’s 2024 Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon
- May 6, 2024 5:38 pm·
Man arrested after allegedly kicking in door, assaulting woman with beer bottle
- May 6, 2024 12:46 pm·
Early voting for May 28 runoff elections starts May 20
- May 6, 2024 11:35 am·
HPU students recognized for servant leadership
- May 6, 2024 10:30 am·
9th Annual Kiwanis Club of Brownwood Kid Fish event set for June 1
- May 6, 2024 9:35 am·
McCrane matches career-long 58-yard field goal in Defenders’ 18-12 win over San Antonio
- May 6, 2024 9:19 am·
Weather
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Trending Stories
PHOTOS: Widespread flooding in Brownwood and the surrounding area
Saturday night’s thunderstorms resulted in widespread flooding in Brown County and the surrounding area. According to submissions from BrownwoodNews.com followers, there were reports of 2 inches of rain in Bangs, 4.5 to 5 inches within the City
PHOTOS: 10th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Images from Saturday evening’s event in Downtown Brownwood, courtesy of Dee Hail – Be Okay Photography:
Lion Ike Hall captures 4A boys triple jump state championship, adds bronze medal in long jump
AUSTIN – Brownwood Lion Ike Hall saved the best performance of a stellar senior athletic season for last, capturing two medals – including the Class 4A boys triple jump state title – Thursday at the UIL Track
No. 10 Lions sweep Levelland for bi-district crown, advance to second round
SNYDER – The District 6-4A champion and 10th-ranked Brownwood Lions added two more victories and a bi-district title to their 2024 list of accomplishments, sweeping the first two games of a series against District 5 fourth seed
Brownwood High School presents ‘Grease the Musical’ May 3-5
Brownwood High School proudly presents GREASE the Musical, May 3-5. This high energy comedy is a great show for teens and adults. From Greased Lighting to Hopelessly Devoted, this show includes all the classics from the original
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Ike Hall
- May 6, 2024 5:45 am·
DIANE ADAMS: Hijinks on Willis Creek
- May 2, 2024 5:25 am·
UNDER THE STETSON: Business
- May 3, 2024 5:50 am·
THE IDLE AMERICAN: A Queen Like None Other
- April 30, 2024 5:40 am·
MICHAEL BUNKER: Catching Water
- May 5, 2024 11:17 am·
Pfluger Fly-By: May 3, 2024
- May 4, 2024 6:25 am·
Sports
Announcements /Public Notices
TPW Commission approves 2024-25 statewide hunting, migratory game bird regulations
- May 3, 2024 6:45 am·
Fishing Reports 5/1/24
- May 1, 2024 4:58 pm·
Man arrested after allegedly kicking in door, assaulting woman with beer bottle
- May 6, 2024 12:46 pm·
Business
Statewide News
Texas’ Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings To Other Border States
- May 5, 2024·
Thirteen Texas Fallen Firefighters Among Those Being Honored on May 4 for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
- May 3, 2024·
Operation Lone Star Continues Construction For Forward Operating Base
- April 28, 2024·
Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday starts April 27
- April 27, 2024·
Rep. David Spiller Appointed as Co-Chair to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee
- April 26, 2024·
National News
- Nuggets' Michael Malone screams in ref's face, Jamal Murray tosses heat pack as Denver drops Game 2 May 7, 2024 Ryan Gaydos
- ‘Bachelorette’ releases new romance novel as Hannah Brown shares inspiration: ‘Dream come true’ May 7, 2024 Brittany Kasko
- Russia threatens strikes on British military installations, plans nuclear drills after Cameron's remarks May 7, 2024 Danielle Wallace
- Anti-Israel organizers at George Washington University issue new demand as campus takeover reaches 13th day May 7, 2024 Lawrence Richard
- Knicks take Game 1 from Pacers as controversial late foul sparks fury on social media May 7, 2024 Ryan Gaydos
- Utah police officer killed by semi-truck driver during traffic stop identified: ‘Died a hero’ May 7, 2024 Stephen Sorace
- European Union approves $6.4B plan to support Western Balkans for future membership May 7, 2024
- Tim Scott responds to 'The View' mocking his career: 'Without the Black vote, there is no Democratic Party' May 7, 2024 Jeffrey Clark
- Biden warns Netanyahu against Rafah invasion as Israel prepares for action May 7, 2024 Timothy Nerozzi
- Alexei Navalny's wife has 5 ominous words for Putin ahead of his inauguration May 7, 2024 Greg Norman