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AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized…
More than 80 images, courtesy of special contributor Steve Nash, from Saturday morning’s portion of the event at the Brown…
No. 14 Early Lady Horns 3, Eastland 0 EASTLAND – The No. 14 Early Lady Horns wrapped up the District…
April 10, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
Ask me in October what I love best about the outdoors and I will probably say that nothing compares to…
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped a fourth consecutive District 6-4A softball decision, 8-5 at Stephenville Friday night, and…
The City of Brownwood is inviting families to gather for a new Family Movie Night series with its first event scheduled…
The Penatuhkah Comanche Trails Partnership is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Penatuhkah Comanche Trails, a landmark celebration…
Monday, April 13 SOFTBALL Graham at Brownwood, 6:30 p.m. BASEBALL Glen Rose at Brownwood, 7 p.m. BOYS REGIONAL GOLF Brownwood…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service recognized participants of the Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute (TFSLI) during a graduation ceremony held…
Participates In Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the…
BROCK – The Brownwood Lions were unable to slow down the buzz-saw that is the No. 4 Brock Eagles, who…
After consultation with public safety officials regarding the weather forecast, Howard Payne University (HPU) will reschedule the Chris Tomlin concert…
Fourteen Brookesmith ISD students (12 boys, 2 girls) participated in the Texas High School Welding Series Event Friday at the…
Article by Brae Foust What begins as a look into the mind of a struggling playwright quickly twists into something…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from April 2 through April 9: Ortiz, Arturo Gonzalez,…
The results for the District 25-1A track and field meet, which featured both Zephyr and Brookesmith student-athletes, can be found…
The results for the District 21-1A track and field meet, which featured both May and Blanket student-athletes, can be found…
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Obituaries
Tamara ‘Tammie’ Lynn Rodriquez
Tamara “Tammie” Lynn Rodriquez, a devoted wife, mother, and skilled homemaker, passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished children and…
Willie James Strength
Willie James Strength, a devoted family man and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5,…
Dorothy Louise Cooper
Dorothy Louise Cooper, 75, of Brownwood, passed away on April 4th, 202, in Brownwood, Texas. A visitation will be held…
Carolyne Faz
Carolyne Faz, 48, of Early, Texas, passed away on April 6th, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. A visitation will be…
Tommy Edineo Parson
Tommy Edineo Parson, 68 years old from Bangs Tx, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2026, in Abilene, surrounded by…
Trending Stories
Good Samaritan Ministries hosts 17th Empty Bowls Project at Brownwood Coliseum
April 9, 2026
Story, photos courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Brown County showed its generosity once again Thursday as
PHOTOS: Hendrick Health and Resource Fair
April 7, 2026
More than 50 photos of the some of the activities taking place at the annual event, hosted by Hendrick Medical
PHOTOS: Great Easter Egg Hunt in Early
April 4, 2026
Due to recent rains, the egg hunt at the Early Town Center was replaced by an egg giveaway, trick or
‘120 Years of Impact’ highlighted at annual Chamber banquet
April 2, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com With a theme of “120 Years of Impact,” the Brownwood
Fifteen months into the job, Emily Fulton making her mark as Early band director
April 3, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – As a December 2024 graduate of Abilene Christian
Historic Lions soccer season ends in regional final, again against Bridgeport, 3-0
March 31, 2026
STEPHENVILLE – Competing in their first-ever regional championship game, the Brownwood Lions’ historic soccer season reached its conclusion with a
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: 1982 Brownwood vs. Cleburne at TCU
I think on an October night in Fort Worth in 1982, Brownwood football fortunes took a hit and I’m not sure we ever fully recovered. You see, from 1960 until 1981, a span of 21…
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: Oh, for another chance
On occasion, I’ve been in the presence of the rich and/or famous. Usually, though, I am lost among hundreds–maybe thousands–turning out for political rallies or tent shows. At one, I blathered excitedly upon winning a box…
LUKE CLAYTON: Spring Turkey Season is Special
Ask me in October what I love best about the outdoors and I will probably say that nothing compares to the preparation before archery whitetail season and then settling into that blind on opening day…
Pfluger Fly-By: April 10, 2026
April 10, 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 is always an honor to represent the…
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Brown County 4-H News: April 10
April 2026 April 10th- Deadline to apply for Master Gardeners Scholarship April 15th- Entry deadline for Senior Photography…
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…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: April 10
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 20:38 hours, Brown County Deputy Sheriff TJ Harrell spoke with an individual over the phone, who had money stolen out…
53rd Annual Brownwood Bass Club Open Tournament April 12
The Brownwood Bass Club’s 52nd Annual Open Tournament will take place Sunday, April 12 at Lake Brownwood. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the weigh-in line begins at 2:30 p.m. at the spillway. Contestants must…
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Statewide News
Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates sixth cohort of Leadership Institute graduates
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service recognized participants of the Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute (TFSLI) during a graduation ceremony held…
DPS Honors Heroic Actions at April Public Safety Commission Meeting
AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized…
Governor Abbott Opens First New Texas State Park In Nearly Two Decades
Participates In Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the…
Texas Hits New Historic High For Total Jobs
AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100…
New Texas Law Increases Difficulties for Smoke Shops and Hemp Facilities
Article written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Department of State Health Services has passed many new regulations to the consumable…
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- Manhunt underway after gunmen storm Chick-fil-A leaving 1 dead April 12, 2026 Greg Wehner
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- Meghan Markle, Prince Harry attend event at Netflix CEO's home after streamer cuts ties with her brand April 12, 2026 Tracy Wright
- Sadie Robertson speaks out about the moment her eight-month-old daughter choked and stopped breathing April 12, 2026 Ashley Hume
- Two Democratic reps call for Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy swirls around his bid for CA governor April 12, 2026 CJ Womack