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The Brownwood Claybird Club was the site of the American Legion Post 196 Shotgun Shootout benefit Saturday. Funds were raised…
Looking back over the past couple of decades, those of us that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle have…
Images from Friday’s ceremony, courtesy of Stuart Morris Saturday’s schedule of events is as follows: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM–Browse vendors on…
April 24, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to…
CROSS PLAINS – The No. 7 May Tigers ran their win streak to 11 games and completed an undefeated District…
MINERAL WELLS – The Brownwood Lions scored the first two runs in their season finale, but were unable to hold…
WEATHERFORD – The No. 11 Early Lady Horns dominated Game 2 by a 15-0 count, and rallied from a four-run…
Early Lady Horn Aislin McCleery on Friday signed with Texas Lutheran University to continue her education and track and field…
Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team earned high honors at the National Christian College Forensics Association…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
Bowie 9, No. 11 Early 8 WEATHERFORD – The No. 11 Early Lady Horns surrendered seven runs over the final…
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Thursday afternoon: Officers were dispatched Thursday to a reported weapons offense…
Gardeners looking for hardy, low-maintenance roses have five new options to consider as the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service unveiled its 2026 Earth-Kindrose…
The 72nd Blanket FFA Rodeo will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at the…
James Byrd moved his family from Tennessee to Missouri. From Missouri, some of the children wound up in Texas, and…
Cisco 6, Bangs Dragons 1 EULA – The Bangs Dragons will head into the postseason as the No. 2 seed…
Howard Payne University’s (HPU) School of Education and Fine arts will present a recital on Friday, April 24, at 7:30…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 0049 hours,…
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Obituaries
Wendy Schwartz
A funeral service for Wendy Schwartz, 67, of Goldthwaite, will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 at First…
Terry Lane Bullion
Terry Lane Bullion, 60, of Brownwood, passed away on April 23, 2026. Terry was born on September 19, 1965 in…
James ‘Jim’ Allen Elkins
James Allen “Jim” Elkins was called home to be with his Lord on April 23, 2026, in Early, Texas, at…
Michael James Eberle
Michael James Eberle, 83, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2026. A viewing will be held on Saturday,…
Donna Hancock Eberle
Donna Hancock Eberle, 79, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on April 21, 2026. A viewing will be held on Saturday,…
Trending Stories
PHOTOS: Lionettes Spring Show
April 18, 2026
Nearly 100 images from Saturday night’s performance at the Brownwood High School Auditorium to conclude the 2025-26 season for the
City of Brownwood Officer Selected for Statewide Law Enforcement Valor Award
April 21, 2026
Corporal Kris Salazar of the Brownwood Police Department has been selected to receive the 2026 State of Texas Law Enforcement
Forty 30-day notices for violations handed out during Operation Spring Cleaning
April 17, 2026
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Friday: On April 16, 2026, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office
Lady Lions repeat as area track and field champs by 91 points, clinch 18 regional berths
April 17, 2026
ABILENE – Following a third straight district championship, the Brownwood Lady Lions captured a third consecutive area title and
Heartland Mall transformation coming, Mangrum announces at State of the City address
April 17, 2026
Story and photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Early Mayor Bob Mangrum’s audience reacted with delight Friday
Early ISD welcomes Amy Morris as new elementary principal
April 16, 2026
EARLY — Early ISD issued the following press release Thursday afternoon: Early Independent School District is proud to announce the
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Love for the Houston Astros
I’m a big Houston Astros fan and have been for a long time. I had cousins in Houston, and our folks took us to all kinds of things, including baseball games. The first Houston pro…
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, Will, Oh, Johnny
They are missed, these two men who didn’t try to make us love each other, but at the very least, made us tolerant of each other during their professional lives. Perhaps unknowingly, their gentle humor fostered…
LUKE CLAYTON: New Gear for the Sportsmen
Looking back over the past couple of decades, those of us that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle have seen many new products come on the market. I can name a few items that…
Pfluger Fly-By: April 24, 2026
April 24, 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. I was thrilled to be joined by both…
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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: April 23
April 2026 April 24th- D7 Roundup, San Angelo April 26th- Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Event- 10am-4pm, Brownwood…
American Legion Post 196 donates $1,000 toward Gold Star Family Memorial Garden
The Brownwood Garden Club is pursuing the creation of a Gold Star Family Memorial Garden at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial, across Crockett Drive from the Hendrick Medical Center, and American Legion Post 196 recently made a…
Firearm discharged in convenience store, arrest made for assault after gunshot wound to foot
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Thursday afternoon: Officers were dispatched Thursday to a reported weapons offense at a convenience store located in the 1500 block of Coggin Avenue. A caller advised that a…
LUKE CLAYTON: Aging and the Outdoors
This week let’s discuss a subject that directly affects all of us sooner or later- how to continue to enjoy our outdoor endeavors as we grow older. In my mid-seventies I feel qualified to share some experiences…
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Statewide News
DPS Graduates New K-9 Teams Now Set to Deploy Across Texas
AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently graduated nine new K-9 teams and four certified K-9 Tech Trainers,…
Texas Economy Hits Record $2.9 Trillion
AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the strength of the Texas economy as preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of…
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…
National News
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- Barricaded suspect faces murder charges after 2 doctoral students vanished from campus, 1 body remains missing April 25, 2026 Robert McGreevy
- Trump to headline 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president April 25, 2026 Brooke Singman
- 'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot puts Malibu beach house on the market for $8.75M April 25, 2026 Lori Bashian
- The Orioles pounded the pathetic Red Sox into the ground so badly they ran out of home run fireworks April 25, 2026 Zach Dean
- Professional cyclist dies from 'medical complications' suffered after crash in race, team announces April 25, 2026 Ryan Morik