Brownwood News

The Brownwood Community Library is hosting its second annual “Reading for the Roses – a Kentucky Derby Party” this Saturday, May 4.  The event will be held at the Brownwood Coliseum at 3:0...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/28/librarys-kentucky-derby-party-this-saturday/

Hey, it’s a beautiful day and it rained last night. This is the part of the column where I soothe you into thinking this is going to be a frivolous and easy-reading jaunt. A stroll through a

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/28/michael-bunker-a-mental-brushfire/

Monday, April 29 BOYS GOLF Brownwood at UIL Class 4A State Tournament (at Kingsland) San Saba, Goldthwaite’s Walt Thompson at UIL Class 2A State Tournament (at Austin) *** Tuesday, April 30 BOY...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/28/weekly-sports-schedule-april-29-may-5/

Texas’ Forward Operating Base Construction Continues AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secu...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/28/operation-lone-star-continues-construction-for-forward-operating-base/

Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/27/emergency-preparation-supplies-sales-tax-holiday-starts-april-27/

April 26, 2024 President Biden’s “Climate Emergency” President Biden is reportedly considering a “national climate emergency” to pander to his radical base of climate activists in an el...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/27/pfluger-fly-by-april-26-2024/

Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Bangs Nursing and Rehab on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. They also hosted an open house where attendees had an opportunity ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/27/brownwood-chamber-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-bangs-nursing-and-rehab/

The Brown County Elections Office reported Friday that 192 ballots have been cast from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 for the May 4 election featuring races for the Brown County Water ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/27/first-week-of-early-voting-for-may-4-election-ends-with-192-ballots-cast/

ABILENE – Eighty Texas State Technical College students were celebrated as graduates during the Spring 2024 Commencement at the Abilene Convention Center on Friday, April 26. Students from TSTC...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/27/tstc-graduates-honored-during-spring-2024-commencement/

Francisca “Kika” Ramirez Moreno, 80, of Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico, entered into eternal rest, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Comanche, Texas. A Celebration of Life service will be held with t...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/27/francisca-kika-ramirez-moreno/

Huge Moving Garage Sale Saturday,  April 27, from 8am to 3pm in Brownwood.  Furniture, sports equipment, treadmill, weights +bench, linens, rugs, kitchen, books, bicycle, tools, men and womens ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/garage-sale-sat-april-27th/

Robbie Jean Vail, born on November 14, 1955, in Midland, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. She was known for her dedication to her family and her various roles t...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/robbie-jean-vail/

Dr. Richard Fiese, Professor of Music; Dean of the School of Fine Arts, Howard Payne University and students Connor Benoist of Florence, Texas and Chance Harmon of Archer City, Texas, spent an ho...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/hpu-music-department-explores-collaboration-with-brookesmith-elementary/

The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from April 19 through April 25: Badger, Thomas, Declaration of Nolle Prosequi Sanchez, Ramona, Declaration of Nolle Prosequi Da...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/court-records-4-26-24/

Under the guidance of Michael Westerman, the boys high school soccer coach, the Brownwood Lions men’s soccer team has taken a step to inspire the community’s youth. Coach Westerman, along wit...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/brownwood-lions-soccer-inspires-next-generation-of-athletes/

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/building-and-standards-commission-meeting-set-for-may-16/

The Early High School One-Act Play has advanced to the state competition based on Thursday’s performance of ‘Silent Sky’ at regionals in Clyde. Regional awards included: Best Sound Tech –...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/early-high-school-one-act-play-advances-to-state/

Hendrick Regional Blood Center (HRBC) of Abilene has added a third mobile donation bus to its fleet for blood drives in Abilene and the region including Brownwood. Public and Media partners are w...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/hendrick-medical-center-brownwood-to-host-open-bus-tour-for-new-blood-mobile/

AUSTIN, Texas – State Representative David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) has been appointed as Co-Chair to the Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee. The Texas Energy Fund Advisory Committee was created...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/rep-david-spiller-appointed-as-co-chair-to-the-texas-energy-fund-advisory-committee/

We all have a story. I know it sounds cliché, but each day we wake up, we are given a blank page to write our story on. What is so incredible about life is that everyone’s story

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/26/under-the-stetson-story/

SAN ANGELO – The District 6-2A softball champion Bangs Lady Dragons cruised to a bi-district championship with a 22-1 victory over the District 5-4A fourth seed McCamey Thursday in a one-game p...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/bangs-softball-mauls-mccamey-22-1-for-bi-district-championship/

COLEMAN – The Bangs Dragons erupted for nine runs in the top of the sixth inning to rally past the Coleman Bluecats for a 11-4 victory Thursday afternoon and the District 7-2A baseball champion...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/bangs-storms-back-to-defeat-coleman-11-4-for-7-2a-baseball-championship/

Many can clearly picture the scene as someone (maybe even you!) wrinkles their nose to a certain food group in front of them. Any guesses on what food group it could be? A safe guess would indeed

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/enjoy-vegetables-in-a-variety-of-ways-2/

DATES TO REMEMBER April 24th – May 5th – Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign 27 – Bangs 4-H Bake Sale 8:00am at Tractor Supply May 1 – Deadline to Apply for the Brown County TEEA Scholar...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/brown-county-4-h-news-april-25/

The annual Brown County Ag Day program is set for Monday, May 13, 2024. It will be conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Brown County. The program will be held at the Adams Street ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/brown-county-ag-day-set-for-may-13/

Storing Vegetable Seeds Learning how to save and store seeds from fruits and vegetables can be very useful in starting or continuing to grow a flourishing produce garden. It can also save money o...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/seeds-and-harvest-saving-the-right-way/

Students in Howard Payne University’s Trial Advocacy program, comprising Moot Court and Mock Trial teams, earned honors in competition against students from across the U.S. in a wide range of e...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/hpus-trial-advocacy-program-achieves-success-in-competitions-throughout-2023-2024/

Nelda Gay Davis, age 83, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2024 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. She was born November 24, 1940, in Coleman, Texas. The daughter of Ottis Lee H...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/nelda-gay-davis/

Jurors that were to report at the Brownwood Municipal Court, Friday, April 26, 2024 do not need to appear.

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/jury-duty-cancelled-for-april-26th/

W. T. Stapler, 90, of Winters, passed away on April 22,2024 in Abilene TX. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday April 25, 2024 at Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilen...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/w-t-stapler/

Head coach Michael Westerman shared the Brownwood Lions All-District 5-4A soccer selections on Thursday. Colton McMillian was named the Co-Defensive MVP of the league, while Aidan Pena was select...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/eight-lions-earn-all-district-soccer-accolades/

Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association in May will be holding its Decoration Day ceremony and annual meeting on Sunday, May 12th at 11:00 am. There will be a business meeting and a speaker followed...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/pleasant-valley-cemetery-association-decoration-day-may-12/

Fiercely loyal to his sisters, Brian was known for loving unconditionally, forgiving quickly, and not holding onto grudges. A blue collar worker, Brian eventually found his way into the oil field...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/brian-hogenson/

The Goldthwaite Area Chamber of Commerce posted the following information on its website and Facebook page: Get ready for an amazing weekend of BBQ and Music! Mark your calendars for the ultimate...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/goldthwaite-state-championship-bbq-goat-cook-april-26-27/

AUSTIN ‒ Texas again was named the Best State for Business—for a record-breaking 20 years in a row—in an annual survey conducted by Cheif Executive magazine of the nation’s leading CEOs....

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/texas-named-best-state-for-business-for-record-breaking-20th-year/

Over the weekend I learned some interesting details about the building that now houses Brownwood Music. I was researching another topic, and came across several old ads in the Brownwood Bulletin ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/diane-adams-a-little-of-history-on-201-west-baker-street/

John Dockery, a remarkable man who touched the hearts of many with his kindness and generosity, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, at Pecan Bayou Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Brownwood. Jo...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/25/302986/

City of Brownwood will activate all three splash pads beginning May 1, 2024. Each location will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and expected to remain activated through October. The City st...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/brownwoods-three-splash-pads-to-open-may-1/

The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of April 24: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 68 degrees; 8.95 feet below pool. Black bass to...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/fishing-reports-4-24-24/

If you ever drive around downtown… any downtown, if you’re paying attention, you’ll notice something interesting. Did you ever notice that in the old buildings, anything built from the late...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/michael-bunker-someone-open-a-window/

The schedule for the UIL Track and Field State Championships, slated for Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4 at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has b...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/state-track-meet-schedule-finalized-for-brown-countys-14-entrants/

The 1st Brigade, Texas State Guard, in support of local and state agencies, will conduct mission essential task list training to strengthen its disaster preparedness at Camp Bowie, in Brownwood f...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/1st-brigade-texas-state-guard-to-conduct-annual-training-in-brownwood/

“Every project that was passed under the bond is intended to give our students a safer environment to both learn and exercise their talents,” said Tammy Gray, Brownwood ISD (BISD) Bond Progra...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/bisd-bond-updates-enhancing-safety-and-comfort-for-students-and-faculty/

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection, with Thanksgiving for the Life of Dr. Robert E. “Bob” Bicknell, 81, of Brownwood, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at First Baptist C...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/dr-robert-e-bob-bicknell/

During Brownwood’s State of the City address back on Jan 27, 2023, it was announced Providencia restaurant would be opening at the former Texas Fun Co. Building, located at 101 Fisk Avenue. Alm...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/providencia-restaurant-more-ready-than-ever-for-may-4-opening/

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council, approval was given for the hiring of a cemetery consultant to review the operations of Greenleaf Cemetery. Greenleaf Cemetery is City-owned p...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/24/city-to-hire-consultant-to-study-greenleaf-cemetery-situation/

BANGS – The Bangs Dragons moved into sole possession of first place atop the District 7-2A baseball standings with a 14-3 home victory over the Winters Blizzards Tuesday night. Bangs (15-8, 9-2...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/baseball-roundup-bangs-moves-into-sole-possession-of-7-2a-lead-with-14-3-win-over-winters/

GLEN ROSE – The District 6-4A baseball champion Brownwood Lions recorded their most lopsided victory of the entire season Tuesday night – a 9-0 road triumph over the league rival Glen Rose Ti...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/6-4a-champion-lions-notch-10th-district-victory-9-0-at-glen-rose/

The Early Police Department shared the following information on Facebook Tuesday afternoon: On Tuesday, April at approximately 2:30 a.m., Early Police Officers stopped a vehicle behind the MC Ban...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/driver-of-vehicle-with-one-front-wheel-on-the-rim-and-no-tire-arrested-for-dwi/

Brownwood Lady Lion senior Reagan Ratliff, who has committed to play soccer at Brookhaven College, on Tuesday was named 2nd Team All-Region Defender by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches. Ra...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/lady-lion-reagan-ratliff-named-tasco-2nd-team-all-region/

Geneva McCown Garrett, passed away peacefully at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene on Monday, April 22, 2024. Geneva’s unwavering faith in her Lord and her embodiment of Christian values illumin...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/geneva-mccown-garrett/

Funeral service for Jesse Garcia Lopez, 76 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home.  He died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Brownwood, Texas.

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/jesse-garcia-lopez/

Roy Lee Pannell, 76, of Coleman, Texas passed away in Abilene Thursday, April 18, 2024. A graveside service will be held at the Jenkins Spring Cemetery in Early, Texas at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/roy-lee-pannell/

During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new fire engine for the amount of $949,576 from SMJ Equipment, LLC located in Spring, Texas. ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/city-council-approves-purchase-of-new-949576-fire-engine/

Judi Williams, 51, of Brownwood, passed away on April 20, 2024. Judi was born on June 3, 1972 to Alvis Williams and Betty (Kendrick) Williams in Lubbock, Texas. She loved to go fishing, camping a...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/judi-janette-williams/

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is excited once again to bring free health screenings to you at the 2024 Community Health Fair. Taking care of our community is important to us. Join us, Tuesday...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/hendrick-medical-center-brownwood-health-fair-set-for-april-30/

Students and a faculty member from Howard Payne University’s Department of Mathematics attended the Texas Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in March. The meeting,...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/hpu-group-attends-mathematical-association-of-america-meeting/

Mint Juleps – The Kentucky Derby – The Brownwood Library by Mary Stanley What is the connection between  the Mint Julep, The Kentucky Derby and the Library?! A very important event is coming...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/mint-juleps-the-kentucky-derby-the-brownwood-library/

EARLY – After seven years at the school and four seasons as athletic director and head coach of the Early Longhorns football program, Daniel Price has stepped down from his duties to become the...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/daniel-price-leaving-early-after-four-seasons-as-head-football-coach/

The Good Book’s Chapter 6 of Matthew provides challenging specifics on living the good life, but  verse three seems most daunting. It concerns the importance of maintaining a chasm between th...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/23/the-idle-american-left-handers-and-aggies/

DENTON – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs finished fourth in the Region III-A team standings and earned three state berths, while the Zephyr Bulldogs came in 15th as as a team at the regional meet, whi...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/zephyr-clinches-three-state-track-berths-lady-bulldogs-finish-fourth-as-a-team-at-regionals/

ABILENE – The Region I-3A track and field meet concluded Monday at Abilene Christian University, and Early High School will be represented in a pair of events at the UIL Class 3A Track and Fiel...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/vassar-myers-to-represent-early-at-uil-state-track-and-field-meet/

Marylinn June Hutson, 79, of Brownwood passed away April 19, 2024. June was born on August 29, 1944, to Robert Lewis Landers and Vetress (Arnold) Landers in Plainview, Texas. She was a longtime r...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/june-hutson/

The congregation of St. John’s Anglican Church – located at 700 Main Street in Brownwood – is ensuring that the legacy of Brown County’s oldest church, completed in 1892, carries on for d...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/stained-glass-windows-of-st-johns-church-being-restored-in-minnesota-as-part-of-renovations/

The City of Brownwood will hold their inaugural public event on Saturday, June 15th to celebrate the opening of the Brownwood Event Center Complex (located at 601 E Baker Street) to showcase thi...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/event-center-grand-opening-preview-set-for-june-15/

At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioner’s Court, approval was given to a proposal offering labor from County Jail inmates to Greenleaf Cemetery. Greenleaf Cemetery is currently fa...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/commissioners-offer-county-inmate-labor-to-greenleaf-cemetery/

Danny Wilhelm, age 51, of Valley Mills, Texas passed Saturday April 20, 2024. The family will host a come and go visitation Sunday April 28, 2024, from 3pm-5pm at Blaylock Funeral Home. A private...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/james-danny-wilhelm/

Clayton Burton, a dedicated truck driver for over half a century, passed away on April 16, 2024. He was known not only for his long career as a truck driver but also for his passion for genealogy

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/clayton-burton/

The Howard Payne University football program on Monday announced the hiring of Brandon Houston as the Yellow Jackets’ assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. Brandon Houston, a veteran ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/hpu-football-hires-brandon-houston-as-offensive-coordinator/

The Early Police Department posted the following information on Facebook Monday morning: Early Police and Fire along with Lifeguard EMS responded to a three-vehicle accident at approximately 7:45...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/two-transported-after-three-vehicle-collision-on-early-blvd/

Despite measurements of anywhere from half an inch to well over an inch of rain in Brownwood and parts north, Lake Brownwood did not receive a bump in its water level this weekend. As of 8:30 a.m...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/despite-weekend-rain-lake-brownwood-still-only-58-7-percent-full/

The District 6-4A fourth seed Brownwood Lady Lions will face District 5-4A champion and 10th-ranked Snyder in the Region I bi-district round of the Class 4A state softball playoffs this weekend. ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/lady-lions-snyder-finalize-softball-playoff-matchup/

So sometimes, when my brain is not locked in on any one subject, I just start wandering around in the world of sports and remember things as far back as I can. I’ve always been a sports

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/22/out-of-the-box-with-dallas-huston-back-in-the-day/

Hilary Allyn Rutherford, age 86, of Coleman, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood with his family by his side. The family will host a visitation at...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/21/hilary-allyn-rutherford/

Monday, April 22 TRACK AND FIELD Early at Region I-3A meet (at Abilene Christian), 1 p.m. Zephyr, Blanket, Brookesmith at Region III-A meet (at North Texas), 5 p.m. *** Tuesday, April 23 BASEBALL...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/21/weekly-sports-schedule-april-22-28/

Saturday’s heavy rain around the state caused delays or postponements for several of the UIL regional track and field meets, including in Abilene where Early is competing at the Region I-3A mee...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/21/zephyr-punches-three-state-tickets-two-for-early-but-track-meets-not-finished/

SAN ANGELO – The May Tigers and Lady Tigers will be represented in a quartet of events at the UIL Class A Track and Field State Championships Saturday, May 4 at the University of Texas’ Myers...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/21/may-qualifies-four-entrants-for-uil-track-and-field-state-meet/

CANYON – The Bangs Lady Dragons earned a pair of third-place finishes at the Region I-2A track and field meet hosted by West Texas A&M Friday and Saturday, and are hopeful a wild card berth wil...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/20/bangs-finishes-third-in-a-pair-of-events-at-region-i-2a-track-meet/

LUBBOCK – After the Brownwood Lions secured no less than three berths Friday, the Brownwood Lady Lions on Saturday added two – and a potential third – entrant to the reservation list for th...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/20/lady-lions-lions-sending-a-total-of-five-entrants-to-uil-state-track-and-field-meet/

April 20, 2024 Standing for Freedom with Our Allies I proudly voted to fully support Israel in defending itself against Iran and its terrorist proxies, and implement strong sanctions and policies...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/20/pfluger-fly-by-april-20-2024/

Your students may be eligible for education services during the 2024-25 school year under Title I, Part A, Title II, Part A, Title III, Part A and Title IV Elementary and Secondary Education Act....

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/20/attention-non-profit-schools-kg-12th-grade/

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the heroic actions of several Texans at the Public Safe...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/20/dps-recognizes-heroic-actions-at-april-psc-meeting/

Santa Anna Sunset Lodge is a new venue located between Santa Anna and Bangs on County Road 202. The Lodge has many great amenities to help make your event one to remember. They can comfortably lo...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/20/santa-anna-sunset-lodge-aims-to-share-the-love-of-hunting-outdoors/

COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns dropped their season finale to playoff-bound Comanche, 6-4, Friday in District 8-3A softball action. Early (7-20, 4-10) led 3-0 in the top of the third inning bu...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/lady-horns-longhorns-drop-district-diamond-decisions-to-comanche/

The Howard Payne University baseball team was able to win the series versus Sul Ross State taking the double-header in what was senior day on Friday at Don Shepard Park. GAME 1 | Howard Payne 4, ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/hpu-baseball-takes-two-from-sul-ross/

LUBBOCK – The Brownwood Lions have clinched at least three berths in the UIL Class 4A Track and Field State Championship based on Friday’s performances on the first day of the Region I-4A mee...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/lions-earn-three-state-track-and-field-berths-on-first-day-of-region-i-4a-meet/

Patricia L. McGuire, age 89, of Brownwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Patricia was born to James and Opal McGuire at home on January 26, 1935 in Brown County. She married...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/patricia-l-mcguire/

Maria Alicia Delgado, age 70, of Brownwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Brownwood. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday, April 21, at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/maria-alicia-delgado/

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/city-council-set-to-meet-april-23/

The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from April 12 through April 18: Dillard, Ruben Abraham, Declaration of Nolle Prosequi, 3 counts Allgood, Robert, Possession of ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/court-records-4-19-24/

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/county-commissioners-meeting-slated-for-april-22/

Floyd Jenkins, Jr., a dedicated researcher and beloved member of the community, passed away on April 18, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born on November 24, 1933, in Coleman County, Texas to ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/floyd-jenkins/

Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir will join forces with the Brownwood Community Chorus and the Central Texas Community Band to present the 28th Annual American Music S...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/hpu-area-music-groups-to-present-american-music-spectacular-april-23/

Need to Feed’s Spring Event for the Homeless will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20 in the Salvation Army parking lot, located at 403 Lakeway Drive in Brownwood. According to its official...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/need-to-feeds-spring-event-for-the-homeless-april-20/

I was sitting on my back porch relaxing a few days ago as the sun went down. It was a beautiful cool evening, and the sky was a clear light blue. I noticed an airplane thousands of

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/19/under-the-stetson-new-and-exciting/

BURNET – The District 6-4A champion Brownwood Lions jumped out to a four-run advantage but were unable to hang on as District 27-5A front-runner San Antonio Alamo Heights scored the final nine ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/lions-unable-to-hold-advantage-in-10-5-loss-to-5a-district-leader-alamo-heights/

LUBBOCK – The District 6-4A champion Brownwood Lady Lions golf team followed Wednesday’s team round of 370 with a 391 Thursday for a 761 composite score and eighth place finish at the Region ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/lady-lions-golf-team-places-eighth-at-region-i-4a-tournament/

Damon Bush, 91, of Richland Springs, Texas passed away at San Saba Nursing and Rehabilitation on April 15, 2024. A visitation for Damon will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/damon-bush/

Loretta Young Jamison, 68 years old of Fresno, California, passed away on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A viewing will be held at Brownwood Funeral Home on Friday, April 19th at...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/loretta-young-jamison-2/

MOUNT PLEASANT – Blanket Lady Tiger junior Karli Kinkade, the 2022 and 2023 Class A girls bronze medalist, earned her third trip to state Thursday as she fired a career-best 77 during the secon...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/blankets-karli-kinkade-wins-regional-title-to-earn-third-trip-to-golf-state-tournament/

We are actually having real spring weather it appears. We are not going from late winter straight into summer. We are still in a drought, but spring is here so now we can straighten up and spruce

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/spring-landscape-management-tips/

DATES TO REMEMBER April 20 – Bangs 4-H Bake Sale 8am at Tractor Supply 21 – Cen-Tex 4-H Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office 22 – State 4-H Roundup Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/brown-county-4-h-news-april-18/

The American Automobile Association (AAA) has launched a distracted driving awareness campaign titled Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive Intexticated. The message is that driving distracted...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/april-is-national-distracted-driving-awareness-month/

The Early Police Department posted the following information on Facebook Thursday afternoon: Early Police, Fire and Lifeguard EMS responded to a 2 car accident at 1700 block of Early Blvd. and Lo...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/one-transported-followed-two-vehicle-accident-in-early/

On Thursday, April 11, the Early Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of Glow Beauty Touch Spa! The spa, a dream come true for owners Esperanza Sanche...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/early-chamber-of-commerce-hosts-grand-opening-glow-beauty-touch-spa/

Everybody knows her as just “Pat”.  But her name is Pat Cunningham, and she has cheerfully greeted and helped patrons for eighteen years at the Brownwood Community Library.  Now retirement ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/pat-retires-from-the-library-after-18-years/

A minor traffic accident between a Brownwood ISD bus and a gray sedan took place on U.S. 377 South Thursday morning. No children were on the bus and no injuries were reported, according to the Br...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/bisd-bus-involved-in-accident-no-children-aboard-and-no-injuries-reported/

Coggin Avenue Baptist Church and Jerry Don Gleaton were featured Thursday morning on the FOX & Friends national broadcast on FOX News in a segment entitled, “Church plays pickleball to spread g...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/coggin-avenue-baptist-church-pickleball-featured-on-fox-news/

How it started and where we are today. The American Legion was founded in March of 1919 and later that year it was Chartered by Congress. One reason for the formation of the American Legion was t...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/veterans-corner-the-american-legion-past-present/

We caught Dennis Lambert’s performance at the Lyric last year. My music loving teenager, Charlie, was floored by the concert. He said on the way home from the show, “I can’t believe I just ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/18/diane-adams-jazzing-up-brownwood-with-dennis-lambert/

MOUNT PLEASANT – Blanket Lady Tiger Karli Kinkade shot an opening round 80 Wednesday at the Region III-A girls golf tournament at Mount Pleasant Country Club and owns a nine-stroke lead heading...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/blankets-karli-kinkade-leads-region-iii-a-girls-golf-tournament-at-midway-point/

Scarlet Rayane Moore was born on April 15, 2024, in Coleman, Texas, where she brought immense joy and love to her family. Scarlet passed away on April 16, 2024, Scarlet passed away at Coleman Cou...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/scarlet-rayane-moore/

The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of April 17: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 70 degrees; 8.89 feet below pool. Black bass to...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/fishing-reports-4-17-24/

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Smith, age 50, of Brownwood, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Funeral Services are under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home, with Alvis Fisher and Johnny McCagh...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/becky-smith/

LUBBOCK – The District 6-4A champion Brownwood Lady Lions golf team posted a 370 team score Wednesday and sits in eighth place following the first round of the 36-hole, two-day Region I-4A girl...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/lady-lions-golf-team-in-eighth-place-at-midway-point-of-region-i-4a-tournament/

Real estate sales statistics for March 2024 were released this week by the Heartland Association of Realtors.  The number of closed sales in Brown County was down from March 2023, but the price ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/real-estate-sales-down-price-per-foot-up-in-march/

It’s hard to be a writer when no one reads anymore. The term “buggy whip” industry was coined when automobiles became more and more affordable and popular. People without horses and buggies...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/michael-bunker-a-writers-rant/

The 2024 Heart of Texas Quilt Show, hosted by the Brownwood Quilters Guild, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 19 and and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at the

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/heart-of-texas-quilt-show-set-for-april-19-20-at-coliseum/

Mrs. Kacey Humphries’ Forensics students from Brownwood High School (BHS) recently traveled to the John F. Kennedy (JFK) museum for a unique learning experience that combined history and forens...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/bhs-forensics-students-engage-in-hands-on-learning-experience-at-jfk-museum/

James Courtland Justice, age 79, of Rising Star, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024. James was born to George Delmas Justice and Vivian Leona Gantz Justice, on October 2, 1944 in Dallas, Te...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/james-courtland-justice/

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott this week participated in a fireside chat to bring attention to Texas’ efforts to increase adoption and foster care resources across the state to help children find t...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/17/governor-abbott-advocates-for-adoption-with-his-familys-story-at-chosen-conference-in-plano/

Wayne Stone, age 85, of Brownwood, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024 in Brownwood. Wayne Stone, age 85, of Brownwood, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024 in Brownwood. The family will...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/wayne-stone/

Edwin Matthew Fowler, age 65, passed away on April 13, 2024, in his hometown of Brownwood, Texas. Edwin was born in Fort Hood, Texas to Eddie Ray Fowler and Joyce Moore Fowler, also of Brownwood....

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/edwin-fowler/

BANGS – Citizens of Bangs filled the seats at the Bangs Community Center Tuesday evening for a robust and well attended City Council candidate forum hosted by the Pecan Valley Republican Women....

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/bangs-city-council-candidate-forum-hosted-at-community-center/

COLEMAN – The Bangs Lady Dragons concluded a perfect run to a second straight District 6-2A softball championship with a 10-1 road victory over Coleman Tuesday afternoon. Bangs (18-8, 10-0) led...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/diamond-roundup-lady-dragons-complete-undefeated-run-to-district-title/

STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped their regular season finale and slipped into fourth place in the District 6-4A softball standings with a 4-1 loss at Stephenville Tuesday. The La...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/playoff-bound-lady-lions-fall-to-fourth-place-in-6-4a-standings-with-4-1-loss-at-stephenville/

LUBBOCK – The Brownwood Lions are headed back to the UIL Class 4A Boys Golf State Tournament, as for the second year in row they placed third at the Region I-4A tournament at Shadow Hills Golf ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/lions-golf-earns-second-straight-trip-to-4a-boys-state-tournament-with-third-place-regional-finish/

During Tuesday afternoon’s meeting, the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve $125,000 be spent in the 2024-25 fiscal year on the creation of ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/bmdd-approves-125000-for-all-inclusive-playground-equipment-at-allcorn-park/

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/world-championship-bison-cookoff/

Jerrie Gale Franklin, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. Born on December 25, 1962, Jerrie brought warmth, joy, and unconditional...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/jerrie-gale-franklin/

Lucy Rebecca Greaves, known to her friends and students as Becky, passed away on April 15, 2024, at Holiday Hill Nursing Home with her family by her side. Becky was born on November 9, 1942, in C...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/lucy-rebecca-greaves/

The All Pro Tour (APT) will be coming to Brownwood, Texas to partner with the Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood for the Birdies on the Bayou. The Birdies on the Bayou presented by Hendrick Med...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/apt-returns-to-brownwood-for-birdies-on-the-bayou-2/

HPU students and faculty attend the 2024 TAS conference. Pictured, from left, are Nolan Godfrey, Dr. Greg Hatlestad, Shayna Oliver, Trevor Bowers, Isabel Clevenger, Victoriano Cooper, Sydney Ben,...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/hpu-students-participate-in-annual-texas-academy-of-science-meeting/

Notice of Sale – Storage Unit Auction The following property is being sold to satisfy a landlords lien held by Brownwood Mini Warehouses. The sale will be held on April 26, 2024 @ 10am at 2706 ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/special-notice-storage-unit-auction-2/

   My ancient Uncle Mort is not one to speak negatively of neighbors, unless they live at least three cattleguards away.    He recently “spilled the beans” on a neighbor who lives so dee...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/16/the-idle-american-on-new-years-resolutions/

LUBBOCK – Seeking a second consecutive trip to the UIL Class 4A Boys Golf State Tournament, the Brownwood Lions opened play at the two-day, 36-hole Region I-4A boys golf tournament Monday at Sh...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/lions-fire-299-in-third-place-halfway-through-regional-golf-tournament/

The Brownwood Lady Lions won the District 6-4A JV girls tennis championship while the Brownwood Lions were district JV boys runners-up. Results include: 1st Place Mixed Doubles – Nick Lambert a...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/jv-lady-lions-win-district-jv-lions-second-in-tennis/

Bobby Ray Ramsey, age 81, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2024.  Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Funeral Services will ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/bobby-ramsey/

A.W. Allen, age 91, of Bangs, formerly of Potosi, went home to Jesus on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Holiday Hill in Coleman. Services will be by Heartland Funeral Home in Early on Thursday, April ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/a-w-allen/

The Bangs Dragons officially released their 2024 football schedule Monday afternoon, as it will be the program’s first season under new head coach Colton Buzzard. The Dragons, coming off a 2-8 ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/bangs-reveals-2024-varsity-football-schedule/

Early High School posted the following information on its Facebook page Monday afternoon: This weekend the Future Problem Solving and Community Problem Solving teams competed at the State Bowl. N...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/early-future-problem-solving-and-community-problem-solving-teams-compete-at-state-bowl/

The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Monday morning: At 1:15 a.m. Sunday, April 14, the Brownwood Fire Department was called to 609 Norwood in Brownwood for a structur...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/bfd-responds-to-weekend-structure-fire-in-600-block-of-norwood/

The Comanche County Museum is excited to invite local artists to show their art – handcrafted ( table top or wall size) paintings, or drawings, needlework or stitching during the May 1-9 Art Sh...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/art-show-at-comanche-county-museum-may-1-9/

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Construction Manager-At-Risk Brownwood Independent School District Brownwood ISD invites qualified firms to submit qualifications for Construction Manager-at- Ris...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/rfq-construction-manager-at-risk-bisd-locker-rooms-2/

I used to be on top of things at Brownwood High School, but I’ve slipped a bit. My wife actually took me by the high school over the weekend and I got to see the progress being

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/15/out-of-the-box-with-dallas-huston-bhs-accomplishments/

It was a beautiful downtown day, that temperature that is just perfect… not hot and not cool, and no need for a jacket. We walk, as the song goes, on the sunny side of the street. Need

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/14/michael-bunker-the-halcyon-days/

Monday, April 15 BOYS GOLF Brownwood at Region I-4A tournament (at Shadow Hills in Lubbock), TBA Early at Region I-3A tournament (at Diamondback, Abilene) Bangs at Region I-2A tournament (at Palo...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/14/weekly-sports-schedule-april-15-21/

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/14/three-from-texas-top-10-most-wanted-lists-captured/

Brownwood High School graduate Matt McCrane converted a 49-yard field goal as time expired as the D.C. Defenders rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Arlington Renegades Saturday afternoon in UFL...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/13/mccranes-field-goal-on-final-snap-carries-defenders-past-arlington-29-28/

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, an...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/13/operation-lone-star-arrests-violent-criminals-human-smugglers/

April 12, 2024 Protecting the Permian Basin from Radical Climate Policies I was proud to join Congressmen Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) in introducing a Congressional Review Act...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/13/pfluger-fly-by-april-12-2024/

BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons secured at least a share of a second straight District 6-2A softball championship with a 10-0 home victory over Christoval Friday. Bangs (17-8, 9-0) scored three ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/13/diamond-roundup-may-baseball-bangs-and-early-teams-all-notch-victories/

ABILENE – The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions combined to send 23 entrants to the Region I-4A meet at Lowrey Field in Lubbock April 19-20, as the Lady Lions won the 5-4A/6-4A area meet team cham...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/13/brownwood-secures-23-berths-in-region-i-4a-track-meet/

STEPHENVILLE – After rallying for victories in their first two meetings against the rival Stephenville Yellow Jackets, the Brownwood Lions led from start to finish Friday night as they complete...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/lions-complete-sweep-of-stephenville-6-2-wrap-up-district-6-4a-championship/

GLEN ROSE – River Prado captured the District 6-4A boys singles tennis championship, while Blake Hutchins and Caleb Dietlin finished second in boys doubles, as did Emma Delgado and Raylei Hicke...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/brownwood-earns-three-regional-tennis-berths-at-district-6-4a-tournament/

Stormy Barnum, 84, of Brownwood Texas, passed away April 12, 2024, in Brownwood Texas. Stormy was born June 27, 1939, to John and Clara Dodson Barnum in Brownwood Texas. Stormy Barnum was a lifet...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/stormy-barnum/

Milling operations have begun to prepare roadways in Brown, McCulloch, and Mills Counties for the annual seal coat maintenance project. Milling removes a small amount of the road surface, levelin...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/preparations-begin-in-brown-mcculloch-and-mills-counties-for-annual-seal-coat-operation/

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/bmdd-board-to-meet-april-16/

Juanita Pauline Ward, 93, of Bangs, TX passed away on April 11, 2024, of natural causes. Juanita was born April 7, 1931, to Stefan Ferdianand Kumor and Florence Velma Priest in Zephyr, TX. In 194...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/juanita-pauleen-kumor-ward/

EARLY – Mayor Robert Mangrum closed the annual State of the City address Friday with the statement, “We’re moving forward. Early’s place is in the sun.” A handful of announcements revea...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/atwoods-townhouse-suites-by-marriott-coming-to-early/

The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from April 5 through April 11: Sanchez, Jonathan Israel, Driving While Intoxicated Leos, Graciella Tellez, Driving While Intoxi...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/court-records-4-12-24/

The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Friday morning: At 2:34 p.m. Thursday, April 11, the Brownwood Fire Department was called to 1911 Coggin in Brownwood for a struct...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/bfd-responds-to-garage-fire-in-1900-block-of-coggin/

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/special-county-commissioners-county-meeting-set-for-april-15/

The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Friday morning: This information is a limited summary of an investigation conducted by the Brownwood Police Department. On Wedne...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/arrest-made-after-man-pushes-neighbor-to-ground-with-barrel-of-shotgun/

Help the Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club support the youth of this area by purchasing your smoked 5-pound pork loin. Reserve your loin now by purchasing your loin ticket for $25 from any club member. P...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/pecan-valley-kiwanis-club-announces-pork-loin-fundraiser/

Jurors who were to report for jury duty in the 35th Judicial District Court of Brown County, on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at 8:45 a.m., in Brownwood, Texas, do not need to appear.

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/jury-duty-canceled-for-april-15/

I hear all the time how much easier kids have it today, and without question, they do in many areas. When I attended college in the early 1980’s, I had to go to the library to do

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/12/under-the-stetson-baby-boomer/

The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release on Thursday regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Eden Shauntel Culpe...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/three-sentenced-in-35th-district-court-10/

In the fall of 1858, a large band of Native Americans passed through Brown County going to Lampasas, and, then, to Bell County. There were three squads of Native Americans with large herds of hor...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/brown-county-historical-society-scrapbook-native-american-fights-on-salt-mountain/

BRECKENRIDGE – The Early Longhorns and Lady Horns earned a combined nine berths in the Region I-3A track and field meet based on their Thursday efforts at the 7-3A/8-3A meet. The Lady Horns sec...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/longhorns-lady-horns-combine-for-nine-regional-track-berths/

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Brown, Mills, and San Saba Counties are partnering together to conduct a Private Pesticide Applicator Training April 23rd in Brownwood, Texas. The trai...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/private-pesticide-applicator-training-april-23-in-brownwood/

April is National Gardening Month, so if you’re not already a gardener, now is the perfect time to try your hand at developing a green thumb. Experienced gardeners, in addition to “spring cle...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/national-gardening-month-time-to-clean-your-garden-or-start-one/

DATES TO REMEMBER April 21 – Cen-Tex 4-H Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office 22 – State 4-H Roundup Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office 24 – May 5th – Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clove...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/brown-county-4-h-news-april-11/

Funeral service for Loretta Young – Jamison, 68 of Brownwood, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home.  She died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Abilene, Texas.

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/loretta-young-jamison/

VFW Post 3278 and Auxiliary will host a fish fry fundraiser between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, April 12 to benefit Autism Awareness at 2300 Stephen F. Austin. Pick up and delivery orders only,...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/vfw-post-3278-and-auxiliary-fish-fry-to-benefit-autism-awareness-april-12/

The 48th annual KOXE/KBWD Cherry Pie Auction is slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20th at the Adams Street Community Center. Started in 1977 by Dallas Huston and Bill Jamar, the Cherry...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/koxe-kbwds-48th-annual-cherry-pie-auction-slated-for-april-20th/

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/building-and-standards-commission-to-meet-april-18-2/

The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The session was called to order by Board President Michael Cloy. BISD Trustee Co...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/bisd-board-of-trustees-report-for-april-8-meeting/

Twelve members of the Brownwood Lady Lions soccer team received all-district accolades from the coaches of District 5-4A. Two Lady Lions earned superlative honors as forward Kynlie Lewis was sele...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/lady-lions-place-12-on-5-4a-all-district-soccer-team/

The City of Brownwood issued the following press release Thursday on behalf of Mayor Stephen Haynes regarding Greenleaf Cemetery, whose future operations are in question due to financial difficul...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/brownwood-mayor-stephen-haynes-issues-statement-on-greenleaf-cemetery/

Osie Mitchell, 92, of Coleman died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home.  Service arrangements are pending with Stevens Funeral Home, 400 West Pecan Street in Coleman.

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/osie-mitchell/

Renovations were recently completed for a microbiology lab in Howard Payne University’s Winebrenner Memorial Hall of Science, thanks to generous funding from HPU supporters. The updated space f...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/hpu-completes-major-renovation-of-microbiology-lab/

“Perhaps the most important institution in Santa Anna, and of which she is just proud, is the well known Sealy Hospital, which is not only known throughout Texas, but in many other states,” r...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/11/diane-adams-santa-annas-sealy-hospital/

Karen Campbell, a loving mother, grandmother, and devout follower of her faith, passed away on March 21, 2024. Born on February 9, 1960, Karen lived a life filled with joy, faith, and creativity....

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/karen-campbell/

GLEN ROSE – Eight of the Brownwood High tennis team’s 10 entries into the District 6-4A tennis tournament are still alive after Wednesday’s first day of action, which was delayed until a 4 ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/eight-of-10-brownwood-high-tennis-entries-still-alive-in-6-4a-tournament/

Zephyr ISD claimed four District 18-A track and field championships this spring – the high school boys, high school girls, junior high boys and junior high girls. The Bulldog and Lady Bulldog h...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/zephyr-teams-claim-four-track-and-field-district-championships/

BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons and Dragons combined to earn 13 berths in the Region I-2A track and field meet based on their performances at the 7-2A/8-2A area meet Wednesday at Memorial Stadiu...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/lady-dragons-dragons-combine-for-13-regional-track-berths/

Norman Bishop, 59, of Brownwood Texas, passed away April 6, 2024, in Brownwood. Norman was a carpenter in and around Brown County for many years. He was a kind man and would give anyone the shirt...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/norman-bishop/

The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of April 10: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 67 degrees; 8.78 feet below pool. Black bass to...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/fishing-reports-4-10-24/

The sales tax allocations for April were released today by the Texas Comptroller’s Office.  The City of Early received an increase over April 2023, while the Cities of Brownwood and Bangs had ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/april-sales-taxes-up-in-early-down-in-brownwood-and-bangs/

The future operation of Greenleaf Cemetery is in question, due to financial difficulties.  The cemetery may not be able to operate much longer without financial assistance from the City of Brown...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/greenleaf-cemetery-future-in-question/

Brownwood High School (BHS) recently recognized their Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for March 2024. Teacher Randy Gross and staff member Kim Ellis were selected to receive the honor. The ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/brownwood-high-recognizes-teacher-staff-member-of-the-month/

The Arts Council of Brownwood and SALSA – the Strategic Alliance for Leadership and Social Action – are partnering to present the 10th annual Cinco De Mayo celebration from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. ...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/countdown-underway-for-10th-annual-cinco-de-mayo-celebration/

The Brown County MRC and the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department will host the second annual Volunteer Fair on April 13th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Adams Street Community Center. Numero...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/medical-reserve-corps-health-department-hosting-second-annual-volunteer-fair-april-13/

Sometimes I have a dream that plays like a movie, and sometimes I write it down or comment on it. A few times I’ve had dreams that I eventually wrote into whole books or stories. Anywho, I

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/michael-bunker-a-fractal-dream/

“Band is more than ‘just another class we take.’ It becomes a part of us. We find a new home to express and challenge ourselves. We become a part of something bigger,” said Juan Hernandez...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/instrument-testing-event-scheduled-for-upcoming-brownwood-sixth-grade-band-students/

Considering a knee replacement? Join the Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (HMCB) surgical team and orthopedic surgeons, James Deal, MD, John Masterson, MD, Stephen Roberts, MD, and Marlen Strefl...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/hendrick-medical-center-brownwood-to-host-knee-replacement-program-april-18/

Wanda Joyce Cottrell, of Rising Star, died peacefully on November 8, 2019, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX at the age of 88. She was born on July 27, 1931, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Hubert...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/wanda-joyce-cottrell/

Brownwood High School graduate Shelby Miller is now 3-0 on the season as he picked up another victory in relief Tuesday night for the Detroit Tigers, who downed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-3. Mille...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/shelby-miller-now-3-0-out-of-bullpen-for-detroit-tigers/

Samantha Lee Meeks was born on July 15, 1998, and passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2024. Samantha, known by many as Sam or Sammye, grew up in Early, Texas, and graduated from Early High Sc...

https://www.brownwoodnews.com/2024/04/10/samantha-lee-meeks/