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How about going on a ‘pork procurement’ hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter…
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Blustery weather and overcast skies could not dampen…
ODESSA – Ninety seconds away from seeing their season end, the Brownwood Lions forced their fourth penalty kick shootout of…
ABILENE – The Brownwood Lady Lions’ deepest postseason run since 2018 ended one victory shy of the program’s first appearance…
EARLY – When Jacob Wheeler launched on Lake O.H. Ivie for the second day of the Qualifying Round at the Major League Fishing…
GRAHAM – The see-saw ride through the District 6-4A softball schedule continued for the Brownwood Lady Lions Friday night, as…
March 27, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
Brownwood Lady Lion basketball sisters Nylah Hall and Icess Hall both earned all-state status in Class 4A, as chosen by…
Early Lady Horns 17, Millsap 1 MILLSAP – The Early Lady Horns started the second half of District 8-3A softball…
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lions baseball team tumbled to 0-2 in the District 6-4A standings as the Stephenville Yellow Jackets…
Howard Payne University students and personnel participated in the fifth annual William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day and Lecture…
The Brownwood Art Association is calling for original art works by local and regional artists for the Art Center’s upcoming…
ABILENE – A pair of Brownwood Lions qualified for the Texas High School Powerlifters State Meet Friday, but only one…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from March 20 through March 26: Wentzel, Terry Wayne,…
TUSCOLA – The Early Lady Horns finished third in the final team standings with 108 points at the Jim Ned…
STEPHENVILLE – The reigning Class 4A state champion Brownwood Lady Lions track and field team captured its second consecutive meet…
Lake O.H. Ivie is known as a giant bass factory, but the first time Major League Fishing (MLF) anglers competed…
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Obituaries
Charlene Reavis
Mildred Charlene Broyles Reavis, 89, was born on December 29, 1936, to Charlie and Thelma “Fritz” Keeney Broyles in Chappel,…
Bobby Eugene Dickinson
Bobby Eugene Dickinson, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and respected member of his community, passed away on Monday, March…
Ronald Thorp Ellis
Ronald Thorp Ellis, known to many as “Ronny” or “Ronnie,” passed away at home on March 20, 2026. He was…
Ada Clarine Kellam
Ada Clarine Kellam, 70, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on March 23, 20026. A memorial service will be held on…
Judy Needham
Judy Len Hill Needham was born on December 1, 1941, in Big Spring, Texas, to Carl Granvell Hill and Mary…
Trending Stories
Council ratifies BMDD’s $500,000 incentive package for Indian Creek Townhomes Phase II housing development
March 24, 2026
Following an executive session after Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development incentive and
Commissioners Hire Architect for New Building
March 23, 2026
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the hiring of an architectural firm for
Lady Lions cruise to 70-point victory at Bluebonnet Relays, Lions place sixth as a team
March 21, 2026
The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions earned their second meet championship of 2026, capturing
PHOTOS: Matrix NJCAA Halftime Performances
March 14, 2026
More than 30 images from the halftime performance during the final three games of the NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship
PHOTOS: Wheels That Move The World
March 14, 2026
On Saturday, the City of Brownwood and the Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum hosted the annual Wheels That Move
Early City Council approves agreement for sale of land in Town Center
March 10, 2026
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved agreements Tuesday that
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Sweet 16
Well, it was a nice conversation although it was a long time coming. It’s always good to catch up with former basketball assistant Arvid Koopman! Even though he used to be a quick find n…
DIANE ADAMS: FM 1467 – A pioneer route along Blanket Creek
“Farm to Market Road 1467 between Blanket and Zephyr is nine and one-tenth miles long. Part of this road was the old Zephyr — Brownwood road, over which covered wagons travelled for many years,” reads…
UNDER THE STETSON: Rudolph
What I am about to admit to may cost me some street cred and raise a few eyebrows, but I sat on my couch for ninety minutes last night with my dog Cash and watched…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Zonked by Zooms
Media–both print and electronic–have slathered us with minute details of Arlington’s Grand Prix. Surely their “slatherers” are either bent or broken for putting undue strain on us who are feigning interest when we’d sooner watch…
LUKE CLAYTON: All About Big Boar
How about going on a ‘pork procurement’ hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter for much of my adult life. My adrenaline begins to pump when I am setting…
Pfluger Fly-By: March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our communities in Congress. This week, I participated in a hearing to…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Honor Ranch, sponsored by American Legion District 21, hosts grand opening Jan. 15
The grand opening of Honor Ranch, a rescue ranch sponsored by American Legion District 21, will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Honor Ranch is located at 3974 CR 104, between Brownwood…
10-year sentence handed down in district court for possession of a controlled substance
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Luis Antonio Fernandez pled guilty to the felony offense of Possession of a…
Wheeler secures championship berth with qualifying round win at MLF Pro Tour stop in Early
EARLY – When Jacob Wheeler launched on Lake O.H. Ivie for the second day of the Qualifying Round at the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano, the Day 1 leader was unsure whether…
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Statewide News
DPS Graduates 122 New Texas State Troopers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025…
Governor Abbott Statement On Cesar Chavez Allegations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week released the following statement regarding the allegations against Cesar Chavez: “The State of…
Authorities Arrest Multi-State Rapist in Oklahoma After Years-long Investigation
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been…
Gov. Abbott comments on mass shooting in Austin
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning:…
Governor Abbott Statement On Iranian Action
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on President Trump’s decisive action against the Iranian regime: “Texas stands…
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