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Festival organizers are excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale now for the third annual Feels Like Home…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
According to the Brady Standard newspaper’s Facebook page, a lightning strike Thursday afternoon sparked a major fire at the Brady…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment shall conduct a public hearing for the following…
A signing ceremony was held earlier this week for six Bangs High School student-athletes who will continue both their athletic…
Thursday was the fourth day of early voting for the May 26 runoff elections in Brown County, and 428 more…
The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30…
Howard Payne University’s (HPU) School of Nursing recently held its first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) completion ceremony. This event recognized…
Milk doesn’t keep long, but loyalty does. That simple truth sits at the heart of Volleman’s Family Farm in Gustine, where Frank…
Submitted by Donnie Lappe and Ronnie Lappe Around Brownwood, several things bear the name Looney: Looney Street, Looney Park, and…
The City of Brownwood’s “Family Movie Night” at the Brownwood Event Center is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, with Lilo…
With its origin dating back to 1964, the Brown County Rodeo celebrates 62 years during this year’s event, which will…
EARLY – The Early High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22…
Wednesday was the third day of early voting for the May 26 runoff elections in Brown County, and 506 more…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 05/18/2026, at approximately 0820 hours, Brown County Patrol…
Renovations continue at Brownwood High School as the new locker room addition, attached to Warren Gym, is inching closer to…
BANGS – The Bangs High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, May 22…
Tuesday was the first day of early voting for the May 26 runoff elections in Brown County, and a total…
Howard Payne University hosted Commencement ceremonies and several additional events on May 15 and 16 to celebrate graduates from August…
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Obituaries
Ann Ellis
Ann Ada (Barclay) Ellis of Brownwood passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to be…
Thomas Eugene Hickman, Jr.
Thomas “TomTom” Eugene Hickman, Jr., 55, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2026. Visitation will be held from…
Myrna Steward Parrott
Myrna Steward Parrott, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2026. Myrna Loy Kelley…
Gary Dodd
A funeral service for Gary Dodd, 70, of Arcola, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 22 at Stacy-Wilkins…
Glendon Dale Sanders
Glendon Dale Sanders was born on January 27, 1953, in Temple, Texas, to William Edward Sanders and Velda Violet Black…
Trending Stories
Social Security Office moving to former site of Brownwood Bulletin
May 18, 2026
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, the Social Security Administration Office – currently located at the
Phillips in 200, Sparks in pole vault earn silver medals for Lady Lions, who place 7th at state meet
May 15, 2026
AUSTIN – Two of the Brownwood Lady Lions’ five entrants into the UIL Class 4A Track and Field State Championships
Early’s Vassar captures 3A state championship in shot put, Shea adds silver medal in discus
May 15, 2026
AUSTIN – A historic day for the Early Lady Horns track and field program concluded with a state championship in
Early council approves sales tax rebate for improvements to Heartland Mall
May 12, 2026
Story, photo courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved an $800,000
Coleman police release information regarding incident at school
May 12, 2026
The Coleman Police Department shared the following information on social media at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday: Earlier today, law enforcement received
Brownwood High briefly placed on ‘secure’ status after phone call threatening violence
May 12, 2026
Brownwood ISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young shared the following information at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: Earlier today, an unidentified male called
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: My induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
Here it is, a week or so after I was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. One of the things I wanted to do before it’s too late, is recognize all…
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: Tool Pusher/Tooth Puller
It’s no longer likely that many sons and daughters will enter their parents’ professions. There are exceptions, of course. Seventy-six-year-old Harold Barton is one, son of the late Sonny Barton, who opened his downtown Fort Worth business…
LUKE CLAYTON: What’s Hot in the Outdoors
This past week found your outdoor scribe doing some rather mundane things such as yard work, vegetable gardening and repairs around the old cabin. Oh, I also wrapped up a couple of magazine articles. I…
Pfluger Fly-By: May 15, 2026
May 15, 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 a busy week back in Washington.…
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Volleman’s Family Farm: A legacy of loyalty
Milk doesn’t keep long, but loyalty does. That simple truth sits at the heart of Volleman’s Family Farm in Gustine, where Frank and Annette Volleman planted roots in 1993 – and their family has been tending those roots ever…
American Legion Post 196 Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for KOXE
The American Legion Post 196 recently hosted an appreciation luncheon honoring the employees of KOXE/KBWD and Brownwood News in recognition of the tremendous support the organization provides to the Post and the community. “Post 196 wants to…
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: May 20
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 05/18/2026, at approximately 0820 hours, Brown County Patrol Sergeant Francisco Valencia and Brown County Deputy Sheriff Madeline Reigle were contacted by dispatch regarding a domestic…
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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