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The TexasBank Holiday Classic will essentially serve as the final tune up for the Brownwood Lady Lions ahead of District…
It’s seasonal for most of us, of course. Our memories kick into overdrive, dredging up details of long-ago holidays. In my…
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
For the 15th year in a row, the Runaway Train will be offering a meal of a Frito pie and…
After a fast start to the season, the Brownwood Lions basketball has been trending water in a sense as the…
Today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court was focused on a number of year-end business issues. One item concerned…
Brown County Farm Bureau posted the following information on social media: Brown County Farm Bureau is proud to announce the…
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
Brownwood City Hall and other non-emergency facilities will close Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. Regular operating hours will…
The Brownwood Lions are still ranked in the top ten in Texas as far as winning ballgames. Seven State Championships,…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Sunday morning: On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m.,…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added a fugitive with ties to Sherman—Geovany Saul Carcamo—to the Texas…
TEXAS –2INgage is proud to announce that Stacy Lee has been named Vice President of Permanency, effective immediately. Stacy…
Thursday, Dec. 26 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood at TexasBank Holiday Classic (see below) Early at TexasBank Holiday Classic Bangs…
Comanche County Sheriff Chris Pounds issued the following press release via the Texas Department of Public Safety: In a coordinated…
The first changes in more than 50 years have been made regarding management of mountain lions in Texas. The Texas Parks and…
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Obituaries
James Dale Cox
Sergeant 1st Class, James Dale Cox, age 69, of Bangs, Tx, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, He was born…
Donnie Lynn Gay
Donnie Lynn Gay, 80 of Brownwood, Tx passed away December 21, 2024. He was the youngest of three, born to John…
Douglas Hartranft
Funeral service for Douglas Hartranft, 59 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died in Brownwood, Texas…
Roger Ruple
Funeral service for Roger Ruple, 66 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died in Brownwood, Texas…
Emma Ella Louise Singleton
Emma Ella Louise Singleton, age 82, of Joshua, formerly of Brownwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Funeral…
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Big Lots to close all locations
December 19, 2024
According to multiple media outlets, Big Lots is planning to close all its remaining locations. Brownwood’s Big Lots store, located at 315 East Commerce, has been open for more than 20 years. Big Lots filed for Chapter
Area Employers Need to Prepare for DHS Form I-9 Audits
December 19, 2024
The Federal Government will soon begin audits of business’ and other employer’s I-9 forms. The I-9 is a form of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is designed to “verify the identity of and employment authorization
Eviction Threats Strain Already Limited Supply of Rural Rental Property
December 18, 2024
By Jaime Adame for The Daily Yonder On a warm September day last year, I learned I was far from alone in finding a three-day eviction notice taped to the door of my home. “He’s just been
Council OKs Freese and Nichols to perform professional design services for Phase I of Downtown Master Plan
December 17, 2024
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved entering into agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to perform professional design services for Phase I of Downtown Master Plan projects including Baker and Fisk streetscaping, Art
Demolition of former movie theater at Commerce Square underway
December 16, 2024
The demolition of a building adjacent to the Commerce Square shopping center is underway as the western most structure associated with the facility is being torn down. The long-vacated structure, located at 537 West Commerce, was most
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: The Growth of Athletics
The Brownwood Lions are still ranked in the top ten in Texas as far as winning ballgames. Seven State Championships, and I hope that there are some more in the future. It’s going to be a little…
DIANE ADAMS: The Blanket Meteorite
Strange lights in the sky are popping up in news reports across the country. It’s almost an atavistic instinct to expect some kind of trouble to drop from the sky, and nothing scares people quite like an…
UNDER THE STETSON: Greener grass
I don’t often write about sports because there’s plenty of people out there already doing that. But the burr under my saddle about this topic has only grown bigger. If you don’t follow college football, this column…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Life simplified
It’s seasonal for most of us, of course. Our memories kick into overdrive, dredging up details of long-ago holidays. In my case, Christmas Days of yore were as predictable as the sunrise. After “Santa gifts” were opened, we’d…
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Proposed Reforms to U.S. Social Security
The U.S. Senate is currently tasked with passing the proposed Social Security Fairness Act. This bill is spear-headed by Senate majority leader Chuck Shumer of New York. It has already passed the House of Representatives with a…
Pfluger Fly-By: December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024 Note on Government Funding Minutes ago I voted in favor of a good, clean bill to get us into Donald Trump’s presidency. We worked hard to ensure conservative wins, especially supporting our Texas farmers…
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4-H members deliver turkey boxes to Community Connections of Central Texas
Members of the Brown County 4-H on Thursday afternoon completed the annual community service project of creating and delivering 50 turkey boxes that were donated to the Community Connections of Central Texas to aid families who are…
VETERANS CORNER: Honoring Veterans
On December 14th, 2024, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held an observance of National Wreaths Across America at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood. I had the honor of being one of the guest speakers. I spoke…
Arrest made following armed robbery of Food Plaza on 4th Street
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Sunday morning: On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Brownwood 911 received a call of a reported Robbery at the Food Plaza, 2800 4th St. The caller…
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Guatemalan National Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added a fugitive with ties to Sherman—Geovany Saul Carcamo—to the Texas…
Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Cedar fever season begins in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again. Cedar fever is an…
Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody…
National News
- Travis, Jason Kelce give blunt take on Christmas movie Taylor Swift, Kylie Kelce have raved about December 25, 2024 Ryan Morik
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lobbies for NFL Christmas Day games to continue on annual basis December 25, 2024 Chantz Martin
- Athletes on college football playoff teams are earning large amounts of NIL money December 25, 2024 Bret Baier
- Judge blocks key provisions of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians, booksellers December 25, 2024 Taylor Penley
- How name, image and likeness laws have changed college sports December 24, 2024 Bret Baier
- Trump announces model and philanthropist Somers Farkas, auto giant John Arrigo for ambassadorships December 24, 2024 Louis Casiano
- Devils pull off ultimate troll job on Rangers during dominant victory December 24, 2024 Ryan Morik
- National Lacrosse League launches investigation after player engages in postgame fight with fans December 24, 2024 Chantz Martin
- Jennifer Grey smoked 'a lot of weed' before sex scene with Patrick Swayze in 'Red Dawn' December 24, 2024 Janelle Ash
- California Gov. Newsom's team considering ways to help illegal immigrants ahead of second Trump admin: report December 24, 2024 Louis Casiano