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In a short meeting today (Monday) of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to a new electricity contract…
EARLY – Central Texas Farm Credit (CTFC) is proud to announce the return of $8 million in patronage refunds to…
The defending Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions are sending five entrants to the University of…
The Sales Tax funds received in May were higher in all three cities in Brown County compared to May 2025,…
This week’s edition of ‘Out of the Box’ features Dallas Huston’s speech from his induction this past Saturday night into…
Based on regional performances, 12 of the qualifiers from the BrownwoodNews.com coverage are in prime position to claim medals at…
Brownwood Lady Lion senior Hannah Deen was recently named the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Female Athlete of the Month for…
Wednesday, May 13 BASEBALL REGIONAL SEMIFINALS PLAYOFFS May vs. Hamlin (Game 1 at Eula), 6 p.m. SOFTBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS…
BC Elite captured a second straight championship, winning the Dallas Spring Showcase Carey Invitational in the 16U Gold Division portion…
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to…
WACO – Perhaps the most distinct and iconic voice in all of Texas high school football history has found a…
Congregants from multiple churches turned out for nightly revival meetings May 4-8 at the Riverside Park Pavilion. Brownwood’s A Breath…
May is a unique month for those of us that love spending time in the woods or on the water.…
May 8, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
Howard Payne University (HPU) broke ground on its new HPU Tennis Center on Friday. The ceremony brought together HPU students,…
Story and photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Larry Traweek and Brandon Byars, candidates for Precinct 4…
Story and photos courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick…
(Article by Sara Musgrove) “The most important issues in special education today center on access, capacity, and outcomes; students deserve…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
Nighttime construction on US 377 South has been rescheduled to start Monday, May 12, 2026. TxDOT’s contractor will be resurfacing…
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Obituaries
Fredrick William Long
Fredrick William Long, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at the age…
Carolyn Sue Beifus
A visitation for Carolyn Sue Beifus, 75, of Goldthwaite, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday , May…
Michael Wayne Goodgion
Michael Wayne Goodgion, 71, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of family…
Wanda Sue Taliaferro
Wanda Sue Taliaferro, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and sister passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age…
Gary Wayne Worley
Proverbs 20:7 A righteous man acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy. Gary Wayne Worley…
Trending Stories
‘The Voice of the Brownwood Lions’ Dallas Huston joins the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
May 9, 2026
WACO – Perhaps the most distinct and iconic voice in all of Texas high school football history has found a
Precinct 4 county commissioner candidates Traweek, Byars share ideas during mini-forum
May 8, 2026
Story and photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Larry Traweek and Brandon Byars, candidates for Precinct 4
County judge candidates Munson, Howard speak at mini-forum
May 8, 2026
Story and photos courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick
National Day of Prayer commemorated in Pat Coursey Park in downtown Brownwood
May 7, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com With song, prayer and scripture reading, about 40 people gathered
Brownwood Police Department advises residents following confirmed rabies case
May 6, 2026
The Brownwood Police Department is advising residents that a confirmed case of rabies has been identified within the Brownwood city limits.
PHOTOS: Library’s Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser
May 3, 2026
The Brownwood Library held its fourth annual Reading for The Roses: a Kentucky Derby Party, on Saturday at the Brownwood
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech
This week’s edition of ‘Out of the Box’ features Dallas Huston’s speech from his induction this past Saturday night into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. The speech is below, in its entirety:…
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: The man in the muddle
Too much is expected of us–we folks of a certain age–whether man or woman. Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foul-ups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger…
LUKE CLAYTON: May Hunting -Turkey or Squirrel, Take your Pick
May is a unique month for those of us that love spending time in the woods or on the water. Spring turkey season is still underway in much of Texas during the first half of…
Pfluger Fly-By: May 8, 2026
May 8, 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. It was great to be back home in…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: May 7
May 2026 May 15th- Cattle Showmanship Clinic, Fairfield, TX May 15th- Applications due for “On the Road with Food…
PHOTOS: Brownwood Claybird Club hosts American Legion benefit
The Brownwood Claybird Club was the site of the American Legion Post 196 Shotgun Shootout benefit Saturday. Funds were raised to assist the American Legion in providing assistance for Veterans Affairs and Rehab, National Security, Preserving Americanism,…
Capital Murder Suspect from Frisco Named May Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during May if the tip is received this month. The U.S.…
MLF Fisheries Management Division enhances Lake Brownwood Habitat
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Fisheries Management Division (FMD) completed a collaborative habitat restoration project at Lake Brownwood last week, further advancing conservation efforts that began in 2024 during the 2024 MLF Team Series Patriot Cup. Supported by Berkley Labs…
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Statewide News
Capital Murder Suspect from Frisco Named May Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to…
DPS Holds Grand Opening for New Mounted Patrol Barn; Welcomes New Riders to Program
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently held a grand opening for its new Mounted Patrol Unit…
Governor Abbott Statement On Camp Mystic Closure
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after Camp Mystic announced it has withdrawn its renewal application…
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million In Federal Funding To ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in…
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