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A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
Shelby Vara, Assistant Principal of Northwest Elementary in Brownwood ISD, has been honored as the 2026 Region 15 Assistant Principal…
Non-profits in the Brown County area are invited to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s fifth annual William B.…
The BC Elite soccer club has signed its roster for Regional Premier League (RPL) play in Dallas, which begins the…
BRADY – The Early Lady Horns and Longhorns competed at the Brady Invitational powerlifting meet on Thursday. Finishing fourth for…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
A Republican Candidates Forum ahead of the March 3 Primary, organized by the Brown County Republican Party, took place Thursday…
February…
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most celebrated sports days of the year — and one of the most…
Brownwood Lions head coach Jeryl Brixey has announced the varsity football schedule for the 2026 campaign, his second in charge…
The City of Brownwood, on March 11-14, will serve as the host for the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 4: LAKE…
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Obituaries
Neil Louis Mabee
Neil Louis Mabee, 85 of Brownwood passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.…
David Winston Shankle
A graveside funeral service for David Winston Shankle, 78, of Houston, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7…
Harold George Eoff
Harold George Eoff, 84, of Blanket, Texas, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. A visitation will be held at Heartland…
Erlene Barker
Erlene Barker, a beloved member of her community and a dedicated realtor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026,…
Patsy J. Roulston
Patsy J. Roulston, age 82, from Brownwood, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. A private viewing is scheduled…
Trending Stories
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
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
HPU to host Chris Tomlin for a night of worship on April 15
January 29, 2026
Howard Payne University invites the public to an outdoor night of worship with Grammy-award winning musician Chris Tomlin, on Wednesday,
Another UIL realignment projection sends Brownwood football to 4A DII Region II
January 26, 2026
With the UIL’s biennial realignment just a week away, pundits continue to offer their prognostications on where schools will end
PHOTOS: Snow and sleet weekend in Brown County
January 25, 2026
Pictured are some of the more than 300 submissions received via the BrownwoodNews.com Facebook page Sunday morning of the winter
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Super Bowl III
It used to be something if you could name this year’s opponents in the Super Bowl, Number XL (60). I can remember barely, who won Super Bowl Number 1. Well, it wasn’t “Super Bowl” until…
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: Cabin Fever
Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week ‘cooped up’ in the house thanks to that Alberta clipper that came roaring down and turned much of the country into…
Pfluger Fly-By: January 30, 2026
January 30, 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 great week back in TX-11!…
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…
Two sentenced in 35th 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. Samuel Goins, on probation for the felony offense of Deadly Conduct, was adjudicated…
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
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…
Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a…
National News
- House Republican Mark Amodei announces retirement, says it’s ‘the right time’ February 6, 2026 Jasmine Baehr
- Trump admin urges Newsom to honor ICE detainers for more than 33K criminal illegal immigrants February 6, 2026 Louis Casiano
- Small New York landlords 'at their breaking point' under Mamdani's housing policies: report February 6, 2026 Marc Tamasco
- Second federal judge blocks IRS from sharing addresses with ICE February 6, 2026 Rachel Wolf
- NFL legend blasts league for choosing Bad Bunny as halftime performer: 'Anything for money' February 6, 2026 Ryan Canfield
- Benghazi terror suspect extradited to face US charges, appears in federal court February 6, 2026 Rachel Wolf
- 'The View' rips Turning Point halftime show, says it's racist toward Bad Bunny February 6, 2026 Alexander Hall
- Treat yourself for less: Amazon self-care deals under $25 February 6, 2026 Nora Colomer
- Dee Snider quits Twisted Sister over health issues, forcing band to cancel anniversary shows February 6, 2026 Lori Bashian
- More than a dozen anti-ICE agitators hauled away by NYPD near Columbia University February 6, 2026 Alexandra Koch