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The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following information on a one-vehicle accident that took that place at 1:46…
Area residents and visitors are invited to attend the 40th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at Howard Payne University, to be…
The San Saba Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Wednesday regarding an incident that took place late Monday night:
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of November 6: LAKE…
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office posted the following information on social media Wednesday afternoon: Our office has been notified of…
Four new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) were sworn in today at the Brown County Courthouse in a ceremony led…
Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their October 2024 Students of the Month. BHS is proud of these students and…
According to several national media outlets, including the Associated Press, Donald Trump has been elected 47th President of the United…
TUSCOLA – The Bangs Lady Dragons pushed the District 6-2A champion Hawley Lady Bearcats to five sets, but came up…
4,395 voters went to the poll on Election Day, bringing the total number of ballots cast to 16,189 or 65.8%…
EASTLAND – The Brownwood Lady Lions tipped off their 16th season under the direction of head coach Heather Hohertz with…
The Bangs Middle School is inviting the public to the annual Veterans Day Assembly to honor and celebrate those who…
The 72nd Annual Brownwood Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper event took place Tuesday night at the Brownwood Coliseum. The event seeks…
Professional anglers who competed in Early, Texas, last week at the Major League Fishing General Tire Team Series Folds of Honor…
Brownwood’s Veterans Day program will be on Monday, November 11 at 11 AM at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial. District…
The City of Brownwood Downtown Plan has been recognized with the Gold Award in the Economic Development Planning category of…
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Obituaries
Barbara Ann Smith
Barbara Ann Smith, 80, of San Saba, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on November 05, 2024. A graveside…
Summer Cagle
Summer Cagle, age 24, of Brownwood passed away on November 5, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM…
Nezzie Inez Jones
Ora Inez “Nezzie” Jones, age 85 passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family. Her family…
Joni Morgan
It is with great sadness that the family of Joni Morgan announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, October 29, 2024…
Dick Dwayne Goldston
Dick Dwayne Goldston, age 76 of Rising Star, Texas passed away Saturday, November 02, 2024 in Abilene, Tx. Dick was…
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Brown County voting locations for Tuesday’s general election
November 4, 2024
The following are the polling locations in Brown County for Tuesday’s general election: Precinct 101: Milton Baptist Church 1800 Good Shepherd, Brownwood, TX 76801 Precinct 105: Southside Baptist Church, 1219 Indian Creek Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801 Precinct
SIDELINE SCENES ’24: Brownwood at Stephenville
November 2, 2024
During the 2024 high school football season, BrownwoodNews.com will be posting an additional photo gallery each week spotlighting candid scenes from the sidelines – the Mighty Maroon Marching Band, BHS Cheerleaders, Lionettes, Lion Crew, etc. – from
Lions cough up three turnovers, held to 147 yards in 44-0 loss to Stephenville
November 2, 2024
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lions committed a season-high three turnovers, mustered a season-low 147 yards of total offense, and were shutout for the second time this season in a 44-0 road loss to the Stephenville Yellow Jackets
Lady Lions place seventh at UIL 4A Cross Country State Championships
November 1, 2024
ROUND ROCK – Making their first appearance as a team at the UIL Cross County State Championships since 2017, the Brownwood Lady Lions produced what is believed to be the best the program’s best performance in school
PHOTOS: Halloween ’24
November 1, 2024
Almost 200 images from the Trick or Treat Trail in Downtown Brownwood, as well as pictures submitted Thursday through the BrownwoodNews.com Facebook page:
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Sam Harrell
After 40-plus years of coaching, earlier last week a good friend of mine retired from an amazing coaching career. Sam Harrell (Sammy to me) came from a coaching family here in Brownwood. His dad coached with Gordon…
DIANE ADAMS: The road to Belle Plain’s ghostly ruins
Belle Plain Street, which runs through a northwest section of Brownwood, out towards Grosvenor, is not the most well-traveled route to and from Brownwood, but it wasn’t always a road to nowhere. In fact, it might well…
UNDER THE STETSON: Student Council
My granddaughter recently threw herself into the world of politics. She delivered a campaign speech a few days ago to a packed house of undecided voters in an attempt to earn their trust and support. She’s only…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Our Annual Popcorn Rush
Carl Sandburg–his poetry collections winning three Pulitzer Prizes–warmed the hearts of Americans with his beautiful description of how tides roll in, “on little cat feet.” He would be hard-pressed to similarly describe crowd’s arrivals at our house…
MICHAEL BUNKER: A memory of the future
Baker Street was filling up with people and some of them had claimed picnic tables as the opening band warmed up. Workers had closed off the street before sunset and now, as darkness fell, the temperature was…
Pfluger Fly-By: November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024 100th Bill Introduced: STRAFE Act I am proud to announce the introduction of my 100th piece of legislation on behalf of the 11th Congressional District of Texas: the Stop Resistance Activities by Federal Employees (STRAFE)…
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Aging deer on the hoof
Harvesting deer at the right age is an important aspect of trophy deer management according to Dr. Byron Wright, Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist. “There are three aspects to antler development in white-tailed deer,” he said, “genetics,…
VETERANS CORNER: Presidents Who Have Served in the Military
Well, It is that time of the year again and the election process is in full swing. It is interesting that of the 46 Presidents (including current President Biden) 31 of them have had a military background.…
Man attacks EMS personnel, commandeers and crashes ambulance in San Saba County
The San Saba Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Wednesday regarding an incident that took place late Monday night:
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Operation Lone Star Arrests Drug Smugglers, Seizes Millions In Drugs
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work…
Texas Named Top Business Climate In America For 2nd Year In A Row
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation for the second year in…
iWatchTexas Receives Record Number of School Safety Reports in September
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatchTexas program received a record number of school safety related reports…
DPS Honors Heroic Actions and Bravery at October PSC Meeting
AUSTIN – Earlier this month, the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven…
Governor Abbott Highlights Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Decrease In Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently highlighted new data published by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that shows an…
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