Columnists
Dallas Huston – Out of the (Press) Box
After serving as the voice of the Brownwood Lions for 58 years and 57 years as voice of the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, Dallas retired from broacasting in April of 2021. He writes a weekly column that is published every Monday morning on Brownwoodnews.com. You can find Dallas’s past and present posts HERE.
Don Newbury – The Idle American
Dr. Newbury spent more than 40 years in higher education, including presidencies at Western Texas College in Snyder and Howard Payne University, and was named HPU Chancellor in 1995. His column, begun in 2003, runs in about 200 print and online newspapers, mostly in Texas. Dr. Newbury, a 1956 graduate of Early High School, holds B.A., M.J. and Ph.D. degrees from HPU, University of Texas and University of North Texas, respectively. He also is the recipient of an HPU honorary doctorate. Dr. Newbury has authored several books and now serves in senior adult ministry at Burleson First Baptist Church.
Don’s column is published every Tuesday on Brownwoodnews.com. You can find all of Don’s past and present posts HERE.
Michael Bunker
Michael Bunker is a USA Today Bestselling author, renaissance man, off-grid expert, husband, and father of four children. Living and working in downtown Brownwood gives Michael a unique local perspective. He typically writes two columns per week that appear on Brownwoodnews.com on Wednesdays and Sundays. Find all of Michael’s past and present posts HERE.
He is also the creator & writer of the series “5 Things!” that highlights our top local businesses around Brown County.
Diane Adams
Diane Adams is a local journalist interested county history. Her stories are posted on the website every Thursday. You can find her page HERE.
Todd Howey - Under the Stetson
As a professional athlete, high school and college coach, teacher & Athletic director of multiple schools across Texas, Todd has tons of life lessons and wisdom to share. A Howard Payne University graduate, who is a member of the Athletic Sports Hall of Fame, Todd has deep family ties to the Brownwood community. He writes a weekly column that is published every Friday on Brownwoodnews.com. You can find his page HERE.
August Pfluger
Serving his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman August Pfluger represents 20 counties in Texas’ 11th congressional district, including Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Killeen, Brownwood, and Llano.
His weekly newsletter is posted every Saturday. You can find his page HERE.