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An open house was held for the new Brownwood-Brown County Health Department, located at 305 Booker Street, on Wednesday afternoon.…
Downtown Brownwood, Inc. held its annual banquet Tuesday night at Wild Duck Bar & Grill, recognizing both new and continuing…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday morning: On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at approximately 1 p.m.,…
Bangs ISD posted the following information on social media Wednesday morning: The Bangs FFA Tractor Team, made up of Kian…
Abstract oil and cold wax painter Sherri Harris will be at the Brownwood Art Center this Saturday, Feb. 1, to…
A rare vagrant red-necked grebe was recently spotted at the Brownwood Country Club lake. The bird has only been spotted…
The Brownwood Municipal Court has cancelled the jury trial for Friday, January 31st. Jurors that were to appear on Friday,…
The Greenleaf Cemetery Association has elected Debbie Deal, Julie Gomez, Caiden Tyler and Matt McCrane to the Board. Marion Thomas…
May Lady Tigers 81, Cross Plains 39 CROSS PLAINS – The May Lady Tigers captured the District 21-1A championship behind…
The Brownwood Lions started the fourth period with seven consecutive points to grab a 53-52 advantage with 5:48 remaining, but…
The Brownwood Lady Lions reached double-digits in the win column, and finally picked up their first victory at Gordon Wood…
Hannah Deen banked in a go-ahead driving bucket with 19 seconds left, and the defense held on down the stretch…
This past weekend the Brownwood High School Theatre Department had the honor of performing “Shrek: The Musical.” The story is…
During Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council, City of Brownwood Director of Public Works Henry Wied introduced members…
My aged Uncle Mort admitted the other day that he feels like it’s time for him to re-enter the stock market,…
LAMPASAS – The Brownwood Lions golf team began its spring season Monday at the Lampasas Invitational at Hancock Park, where…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District…
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the January 2025 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 6 true bills…
AUSTIN – On Monday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted…
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners, approval was given to the appointment of Eric Hicks as Interim Emergency…
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Obituaries
Johnny Glenn Bailey
Johnny Glenn Bailey, 54, of Brownwood, TX, passed away January 25, 2025 a celebration of life will be held at…
Dwight Nanny
Dwight Nanny, age 81, of Gouldbusk, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending…
Bettie Anne Smith
Bettie Anne Smith, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at the…
Billy Jack Allcorn
Billy Jack Allcorn joined his Lord on January 23, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on January 23,…
Ronald Leslie Pinkard
Ronald Leslie Pinkard, age 75, passed away on January 23, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1949 in Abilene, Texas. …
Trending Stories
Vehicle crashes into Brookeshire’s
January 26, 2025
As of 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Brookeshire’s was still open to the public despite a vehicle crashing through one of the outer front walls of the grocery store earlier in the day. According to the Brownwood Police Department,
DPS Crime Laboratory Cracks 1996 Cold Case Murder
January 23, 2025
AUSTIN – Using modern evidence testing, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division has now identified the man investigators believe is responsible for the decades-old cold case murder of 86-year-old Mary Moore Searight in
ROC’s 13th Annual MLK Day Celebration focuses on ‘We Are One’ theme
January 20, 2025
Revitalizing Our Community held its 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Monday. Despite the frigid temperatures with wind chills in the teens, a group of approximately 30 began the event with a march from
Brownwood, Brown County fire departments battle multiple grass fires simultaneously
January 18, 2025
The Brownwood Fire Department, along with multiple volunteer fire departments from around Brown County, were responding to two grass fires simultaneously shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday, in the 2200 block and the 3200 block of FM 1176.
Haynes extols Brownwood’s continued growth during ‘State of the City’
January 17, 2025
Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes held the 14th State of the City address during his tenure Friday afternoon at the Brownwood Event Center, marking the first time the event has been held on City-owned property. Growth was among
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: New baseball stadium
I guess it’s time we did something on baseball. I mean, it’s within weeks if not days, that we open up a brand new high school baseball park here in Brownwood. I said “brand new” and that’s…
DIANE ADAMS: History of Grosvenor Baptist Church
If you blink, you might drive right past the tiny community of Grosvenor without noticing it. That would truly be a shame. While there’s basically nothing there but the Grosvenor Baptist Church, a few houses and an…
UNDER THE STETSON: Gravel
It might have been Abraham Lincoln that said, “Discover where you’re uncomfortable, go there and get comfortable.” Or something along those lines. It’s a challenge to step outside of your comfort zone and learn new things and…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: A hat that stays put
My aged Uncle Mort admitted the other day that he feels like it’s time for him to re-enter the stock market, and this time, “brimming with confidence.” He swore off trying to out-guess the market in the…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: RFK Jr.’s New Agenda for U.S. Health
As President Donald Trump has begun a new term in the Oval Office, there are many new faces that he has brought with him. One of these being RFK Jr., who has publicized an ambitiously new agenda…
Pfluger Fly-By: January 24, 2025
January 24, 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. I was thrilled…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Brown County Livestock/Wildlife Producers meeting Jan. 27
Monday January 27th is the date of the next meeting of the Brown County Livestock/Wildlife Producers Association. It will be held at the Brown County Extension Office located at 605 Fisk Avenue in Brownwood. The meeting will…
VETERANS CORNER: Year in Review
As we begin a new year, I reflected on this past years events of American Legion Post #196. In February, the Post hosted a Suicide Prevention Program at the Lyric Theater. The program was presented by The…
Aggravated Assault among charges after sledgehammer brandished at officer results in arrest
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday morning: On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at approximately 1 p.m., members of the Brownwood Fire Department and Brownwood Police Department responded to a residence in the 1300…
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Statewide News
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Houston, Mesquite
AUSTIN – On Monday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted…
Governor Abbott Directs Texas Military To Coordinate With Trump Administration
Governor Greg Abbott on Monday directed the Texas Military Department to deploy the Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande…
Texas Partners With New Trump Administration To Secure Border
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Texas Breaks Records For Jobs, Texans Working
Governor Greg Abbott on Friday celebrated Texas as America’s job creator with record-breaking highs for total jobs, the number of…
DPS Crime Laboratory Cracks 1996 Cold Case Murder
AUSTIN – Using modern evidence testing, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division has now identified the…
National News
- Sec. Noem says Homeland Security will freeze grants to non-governmental organizations January 29, 2025 Alexandra Koch
- 'We stopped that': Noem cancels Biden admin's 11th hour deportation shield for Venezuelan migrants January 29, 2025 Adam Shaw
- Scoop: Key GOP senator who hesitated on Pete Hegseth pushes Kash Patel for FBI January 29, 2025 Julia Johnson
- 'You frighten people': Top 5 most memorable moments from Wednesday's Trump nominee hearings January 29, 2025 Aubrie Spady
- USDA official fired by Trump admin escorted out of office after 'refusing to comply' with termination: report January 29, 2025 Andrea Margolis
- Trump moves to prepare Guantanamo Bay for 30,000 'criminal illegal aliens' January 29, 2025 Greg Wehner
- Bills star Dawson Knox gives 'all the glory to Jesus' even after AFC Championship loss January 29, 2025 Paulina Dedaj
- CHRISTOPHER RUFO: The Trump coalition is forming. Who should be in it? January 29, 2025 Christopher Rufo
- Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum, to confirmation vote January 29, 2025 Diana Stancy
- Trump begins second term in stronger position than the first: poll January 29, 2025 Paul Steinhauser