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LLANO – Back-to-back Class 2A boys golf state champion Walt Thompson rallied from a three-stroke deficit after one round to…
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court…
GRAHAM – The Brownwood Lady Lions put themselves in position to potentially secure another District 6-4A track and field championship,…
The real estate market in Brown County was strong in March, compared to March 2025, with increases in both the…
The Heartland Association of Realtors – in partnership with the Brownwood chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace – will be…
Planning & Zoning Agenda Special Called Meeting 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16th, 2026 Council Chambers, City Hall 501 Center Avenue,…
Howard Payne University’s School of Education and Fine Arts will present its Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert on Sunday, April 12…
Zoning Board of Adjustment Agenda Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall 501 Center Avenue,…
The Brown County Museum of History has recently acquired a special painting by a special local artist, H.O. Kelly. The…
(Article written by Jan Green) The first part of March found us still cutting down and incorporating our cover crop,…
The Brownwood Lions slipped to 1-4 in District 6-4A baseball action, as the Brock Eagles posted their fifth straight league…
MINERAL WELLS – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped their third consecutive District 6-4A softball contest, as the Mineral Wells Lady…
No. 14 Early Lady Horns 7, Breckenridge 0 BRECKENRIDGE – The playoff-bound and 14th-ranked Early Lady Horns remained undefeated in…
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…
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration website, Layne’s Chicken Fingers on April 3 registered a $500,000 renovation…
More than 50 photos of the some of the activities taking place at the annual event, hosted by Hendrick Medical…
The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions will be competing in the District 6-4A track and field meet Wednesday and Thursday,…
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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
PHOTOS: Hendrick Health and Resource Fair
April 7, 2026
More than 50 photos of the some of the activities taking place at the annual event, hosted by Hendrick Medical
PHOTOS: Great Easter Egg Hunt in Early
April 4, 2026
Due to recent rains, the egg hunt at the Early Town Center was replaced by an egg giveaway, trick or
‘120 Years of Impact’ highlighted at annual Chamber banquet
April 2, 2026
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com With a theme of “120 Years of Impact,” the Brownwood
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
‘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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Announcements, Events & Public Notices
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…
Sentences of seven, five years 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. Charis Lamar Threats Sr., on probation for the felony offense of Possession of…
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…
National News
- Unity tested: Democrats face off over Israel and AIPAC dark money during DNC meeting April 9, 2026 Paul Steinhauser
- Strait of Hormuz toll would set 'dangerous precedent,' UN shipping agency warns April 9, 2026 Greg Norman-Diamond
- Bodycam shows Athena Strand’s killer FedEx driver flip personas, say discarding girl’s clothes was ‘funny’ April 9, 2026 Julia Bonavita
- Olympic gold winner dismisses athletes' negative comments on representing US: 'I think we're the best country' April 9, 2026 Ryan Morik
- 'Euphoria' star Natasha Lyonne escorted off plane after appearing disoriented following show premiere: report April 9, 2026 Christina Dugan Ramirez
- WNBA star Lexie Hull opens up on pre-game beauty routine, including mandatory naps and nail polish April 9, 2026 Jackson Thompson
- Humanoid robots hit mass production in China April 9, 2026 Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report
- $35 million in reparations money remains unused as Baltimore officials battle over who gets control: report April 9, 2026 Joshua Q. Nelson
- US Marine stabbed to death in North Carolina chaotic street brawl, police hunt person of interest April 9, 2026 Michael Dorgan
- Michael J Fox mocks CNN after network's death tribute mistake April 9, 2026 Christina Dugan Ramirez