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The City of Brownwood and the Brownwood Municipal Development District (BMDD) announce their participation in ICSC@RED RIVER, taking place February 17…
Kayli DeVusser delivered an outstanding performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, capturing a win in the competitive shotgun…
During Monday evening’s meeting, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2026-27 school year calendar. The first day of…
The May Junior High Girls Basketball White Team put together a season to remember, finishing the year undefeated. The squad…
Our sense of hearing is to be treasured. The sound of ships nearing shores, buzzers sounding at the end of victories…
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns opened their softball season with a resounding 16-1 home victory over the Bangs Lady…
The final result wasn’t what head coach Cherita Munguia had hoped for, but the overall performance left her feeling optimistic…
The Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees on Monday night unanimously approved current Brownwood High School assistant principal Brian Harris as…
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On February 1, 2026, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, was…
The Brown County Medical Reserve Corps and the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department will host a Stop the Bleed training on…
Brownwood’s Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld has been selected by the HPU Women’s Club to receive the 2026 Yellow Rose Award.…
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, much time was spent discussing a proposed new electrical line that…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court…
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Speaking at the Thursday, Feb. 5 meeting of the Kiwanis…
The following are the Brown County sample ballots, both Republican and Democrat, for the March 3 Primary Election, courtesy of…
Brownwood ISD shared the following press release Monday morning: This month’s spotlight teacher is Denice Bessent. Ms. Bessent is a…
Early, Texas residential trash collection will run as normal the week of President’s Day. In observance of President’s Day, Early…
Well the 2026 football schedule is out now. Jeryl Brixey, the Head Coach of the Brownwood Lions, released it in…
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee presented its 2026 award winners on Saturday, February 7th at the Brownwood…
The City of Early has announced the grand opening of the Boardwalk at the Early Town Center will take place…
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Obituaries
Irene Solis
Irene Z. Solis, age 81, of Brady, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Odessa, Texas. Irene was born…
Barry Joyce
Barry Milton Joyce, age 55, of Brady, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 in San Angelo. Barry was born…
Sherry Ann Benbow
Sherry Ann Benbow, 90, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2026. She was born on July…
Kimberly Hall
Kimberly Hall, age 60, entered this life on July 7, 1965, to James and Wilma Hall of Brownwood, Texas, and…
Beverly Gail Elliott
Beverly G. Elliott was born on June 6, 1949, in Atlanta, Texas, to Raymond Belk and Marie Belk. She attended…
Trending Stories
Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee announces 2026 award winners
February 9, 2026
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Committee presented its 2026 award winners on Saturday, February 7th at the Brownwood
Countdown is on for NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship in Brownwood
February 5, 2026
The City of Brownwood, on March 11-14, will serve as the host for the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National
Early’s Love, Ratliff, Wilson sign to play college football
February 4, 2026
EARLY – Three members of the 2025 Early Longhorns District 5-3A Division II tri-champion football team – the school’s first
County Judge candidates Munson, Howard share reasons for running, visions for county
February 3, 2026
Brown County Judge candidates Tom Munson and Patrick Howard held meet and greets with the public in the last week.
Brownwood lands in Region IV, District 13 of 4A Division II for football
February 2, 2026
After being projected to be placed in each of the four regions in Class 4A Division II, the Brownwood Lions
Artists submit works for 28th Annual Stars of Texas exhibit
January 31, 2026
Pictured are some of the entries for the 28th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit at the Depot Civic
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Lions football schedule
Well the 2026 football schedule is out now. Jeryl Brixey, the Head Coach of the Brownwood Lions, released it in the past few days. Brixey starts his second season at Brownwood High School trying desperately…
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: What could possibly go wrong?
It was an afternoon when elements of Murphy’s Law loomed, not in cataclysmic ways, but merely gnawing tidbits of annoyance–for both me and others–that harkened us back to lessons of a children’s book, The Little Engine That…
LUKE CLAYTON: A Midwinter Squirrel Hunt
The plan was pretty simple and straight forth. A group of close friends and I were all suffering from a case of cabin fever, locked inside you know after the recent blast of freezing rain,…
Pfluger Fly-By: February 6, 2026
February 6, 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 representing you in…
Sports
Announcements, Events & Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Feb. 5
February 2026 February 6th: OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED February 9th: Shooting Sports Informational Meeting, 6:30pm, Extension Office February 10th: BCYF…
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: Feb. 9
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On February 1, 2026, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, was patrolling the area of Bray Dr, when I located a Public Nuisance at Bray. Information was gathered,…
Fishing Reports 2/4/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 4: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water stained; 45 degrees; 3.10 feet below pool. Black bass to 8.33 pounds are excellent…
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Statewide News
Texas Opens Applications For Texas Education Freedom Accounts
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently highlighted that families can now apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. Administered…
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threat
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response…
DPS Highlights the Impact of the AMBER Alert Program on National AMBER Alert Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the…
Governor Directs Investigations Into Potential Medicaid Fraud In Texas
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and…
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