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Brown County man dies in head-on crash on U.S. 67 near Early

A Brown County man died in a two-vehicle crash last week, according to information released Nov. 7 by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred Nov. 5 at 6:20 a.m. on U.S. 67 east of Early. In the report, DPS stated that its preliminary investigation revealed that Brandley Staub, 66, of Early, was traveling east in the westbound passing lane of U.S. 67 in his 2026 Toyota Tacoma pickup. Traveling west on 67 was 37-year-old Christopher Gomez of Dublin. DPS gave no description of his vehicle. More: Texas is done with data centers until further notice, new governor says More: Is Cybertruck nearing end of road? Musk to wind down production The automobiles collided head-on, and Staub was pronounced dead at the scene. In the report, the investigator suspects Staub may have been "impaired due to a medical condition and intoxication" but acknowledges the investigation is ongoing and that DPS is awaiting toxicology results. Gomez was taken to Hendrick Hospital in Brownwood, then transferred to Hendrick North in Abilene with incapacitating injuries. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Brown County man dies in head-on crash on U.S. 67 near Early

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JUST LISTED: 17+ Acres of Country Living and Endless Possibilities in Blanket – $295,000!

17+ Acres | 5500 County Road 334 Blanket, TX | $295,000. Situated on 17 beautiful acres off a paved road, this secluded property offers plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, explore, and bring your animals. The home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and two living areas, with the option to use the second living area as a third bedroom or office.

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Wilson elected president of BISD school board, Howey replaces outgoing Cloy

The Brownwood school board reorganized Monday night with the election of Place 4 trustee Tim Wilson as the new board president and the seating of four trustees who ran unopposed in the Nov. 3 election. Place 6 board member Connor Arrington was elected board vice president, and Place 2 trustee...

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Lyric Theatre recognized for statewide award

The Brownwood Lyric Theatre was recognized during today’s City Council meeting for receiving the Best Downtown Partner Award at the 2026 Texas Downtown Annual Conference in Amarillo. Mayor Stephen E. Haynes and the Brownwood City Council presented the award, honoring the Lyric Theatre’s longstanding contributions to downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and community development.

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Council approves easements for electric utility relocations in conjunction with downtown renovations

During a Tuesday morning meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved granting easements to Oncor Electric Delivery for electric utility re-locations related to establishing underground utilities in conjunction with the Downtown Plan Phase I projects. A major component of the Downtown Plan Phase I streetscape project will be installing underground utilities....

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Boy Scouts Texas Trails Council presents Dr. Stephen Kelly with Distinguished Citizen Award

Honored as a leader, patriot, humanitarian and friend of the community, Dr. Stephen Kelly received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails Council Tuesday night. Kelly, a former Eagle scout and Army veteran who practiced ophthalmology in Brownwood, received the award in front of about...

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Lady Lions take down Abilene High, 53-24, in season opening victory

With only two starters and five lettermen back from last year’s 28-6 playoff team, the Brownwood Lady Lions began the 2026-27 basketball campaign Tuesday night with a 53-24 home victory over the Class 5A Abilene High Lady Eagles – thanks in part to several fresh faces stepping into expanded roles.

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Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees Report for Nov. 9

The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Board President Michael Cloy called the session to order and gave the invocation. Coggin Elementary students Legend Roberts, Mary Smith, Paisley Hall, and Aubrey Beard led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Let Brownwood farmers harvest sunshine

Energy prices were one of the key issues of the 2026 midterm elections. Texas voters sent a message that they want state leaders who will maintain Texas’s energy dominance while reducing costs for Texans. To achieve this goal, our state should continue embracing an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes solar power.

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