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Dairyland Donkey Ball presents Donkey Basketball at the Bangs High School Gym beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18. Game…
Brownwood ISD Athletic Director Mitch Moore on Monday announced the hire of former Howard Payne Yellow Jacket Jorden Young, most…
The Early Police Department announced on social media at the at 8:31 a.m. Monday, April 7 that Kadejiah Chantelle Henderson…
Brownwood High School Automotive and Building Trades students recently participated in their SkillsUSA contest, earning high ratings for their…
Early voting for the May 3 general election will take place April 22-29 at the Brown County Elections Office located…
Article by Jan Green If you’re a gardener, March is likely an exciting month for you with the arrival of…
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, April was declared “Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.” Statistics presented…
Early ISD issued the following information Monday: It’s Nomination Time. The EARLY ISD Longhorn Legend committee is accepting applications for…
Article by Sara Musgrove The Brownwood Education Foundation (BEF) will be holding a Claybird Club Challenge fundraiser on Saturday, May…
The Brookesmith Mustangs and Lady Mustangs earned a combined 16 berths to the 25-A/26-A area track meet in Zephyr Thursday…
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 11 at the Brownwood Country Club will feature…
Brownwood City Hall, Landfill and Recycling Center and other non-emergency facilities will close Friday, April 18th. Regular operating hours will…
I actually started this about the time we had the semifinal game. The second game between Houston and Florida is…
Monday, April 7 COLLEGE BASEBALL Howard Payne at LeTourneau, 11 a.m. *** Tuesday, April 8 SOFTBALL Mineral Wells at Brownwood,…
Despite chilly, windy and at times rainy conditions Saturday, the bucking chutes that have been a fixture during the Brown…
Steeped in a gruesome civil war with a dictatorial government, Myanmar (formerly Burma) has now been subjected to a horrendous…
The Early baseball and softball teams held their Pink-Out prior to the baseball game Friday in honor of Early Elementary…
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Obituaries
Billy Charles Porter
Billy Charles Porter, age 86, of Cross Plains, Texas passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025. A memorial…
Michael Kelly
A funeral service for Michael Kelly, 60, of Brownwood, is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on Sunday, April…
Karen Stokes Cate
Karen Stokes Cate, 80, of Talpa, died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls. Funeral…
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…
Trending Stories
House, storm shelter where Chantay Blankinship was discovered demolished
April 4, 2025
What almost a decade ago became a landmark for an unwanted distinction in northern Brown County is no more. The “Haunted House” as it was labeled in a recent edition of NBC’s Dateline – the dilapidated home
Lady Lions amass 256 points en route to district title, Lions place 3rd; Brownwood earns 38 area berths
April 4, 2025
GRAHAM – The Brownwood Lady Lions lapped the field Thursday, more than doubling the point total of their near competitor en route to the District 6-4A Track and Field championship at Newton Field. “We’ve had a good
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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Championship games
I actually started this about the time we had the semifinal game. The second game between Houston and Florida is going to be a good one! I predict that. It will be a good one. Houston has…
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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- US airline partners with ICE in long-term deal to carry out deportation flights April 7, 2025 Stepheny Price
- Supreme Court freezes order to return man from El Salvador prison April 7, 2025 Breanne Deppisch
- Thousands of USAID terminations to take effect by September in agency's final leg of 'drawdown' April 7, 2025 Emma Colton