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More than 50 photos of the some of the activities taking place at the annual event, hosted by Hendrick Medical…
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration website, Layne’s Chicken Fingers on April 3 registered a $500,000 renovation…
The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions will be competing in the District 6-4A track and field meet Wednesday and Thursday,…
Howard Payne University students will perform in the annual Spring Sing competition, which will take place on Friday, April 10…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court…
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…
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Child…
The 17th Annual Good Samaritan Ministries Empty Bowls Project takes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday, April 9…
This past weekend, FaithWorks Legacy & Faith Christian outreach hosted a successful 2026 Easter Celebration at Cecil Holman Park, bringing together…
Downtown Brownwood’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns Saturday, May 2 from 2 to 10 p.m. The Cinco de Mayo…
The Brownwood Bass Club’s 52nd Annual Open Tournament will take place Sunday, April 12 at Lake Brownwood. Hours will be 7…
I think on an October night in Fort Worth in 1982, Brownwood football fortunes took a hit and I’m not…
Monday, April 6 TRACK AND FIELD Blanket at District 21-A Meet (Day 1 at May) May at District 21-A Meet…
Due to recent rains, the egg hunt at the Early Town Center was replaced by an egg giveaway, trick or…
AUSTIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions 4×200 relay placed third, and Grace Sparks came in seventh in the pole vault…
AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100…
Article written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Department of State Health Services has passed many new regulations to the consumable…
Our Seventh Annual Outdoor Ron-de-Voux took place at the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville this past weekend and, as…
April 3, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
AUSTIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions 4×200 and 4×400 relay teams on Friday qualified for the Division I High School…
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Obituaries
Tommy Edineo Parson
Tommy Edineo Parson, 68 years old from Bangs Tx, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2026, in Abilene, surrounded by…
Hendrix Wheeler
Hendrix “Hank” Wheeler, 89, of May, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday. The family…
Richard Howard Strange
Richard Howard Strange, born on January 13, 1978, in Greenville, Texas, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2026, in Fort…
James ‘Sonny’ David Hall
James “Sonny” Hall, 89, of Gatesville, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2026. Family will host a visitation from 6-8…
Larry Cay Elder
Larry Cay Elder of Bangs, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 83. He was…
Trending Stories
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
HPU women’s basketball national championship coach Kielsmeier taking over at Texas State
March 31, 2026
Chris Kielsmeier, who guided the Howard Payne Lady Jackets to the 2008 NCAA Division III women’s basketball national championship with
PHOTOS: Saturday at the Early Boardwalk Grand Opening
March 28, 2026
Nearly 40 images from Saturday’s festivities, courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com:
Dedication, ribbon cutting for Early Town Center Boardwalk draws large crowd
March 27, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Blustery weather and overcast skies could not dampen
Lions earn first trip to regional championship round with fourth PK shootout victory, defeating El Paso Bowie
March 27, 2026
ODESSA – Ninety seconds away from seeing their season end, the Brownwood Lions forced their fourth penalty kick shootout of
‘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: Outdoor Folks Make Friends Fast
Our Seventh Annual Outdoor Ron-de-Voux took place at the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville this past weekend and, as the saying goes, a good time was had by all. The idea for the event…
Pfluger Fly-By: April 3, 2026
April 3, 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. After a few busy weeks in Washington, I…
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Brown County 4-H News: April 2
April 2026 April 3rd- Deadline to order State Validation Tags for Steers/Heifers April 3rd- Deadline to order State…
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…
12-year sentence for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon among five handed down in district court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Kensley Nicole Gardner, on probation for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault with…
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 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…
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…
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- Democrat swing candidate called Biden's border handling 'a huge misstep' after backing his approach as mayor April 7, 2026 Adam Pack
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- Autopsy reveals Colorado QB's blood-alcohol level was double the legal limit during fatal crash: report April 7, 2026 Ryan Canfield
- Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster says she 'deserves a medal' for 26-year relationship April 7, 2026 Christina Dugan Ramirez
- ICE involved in shooting after agency says illegal immigrant gang member tried to ram officer April 7, 2026 Alexandra Koch