Surrounding Area News
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 2001 homicide of James Charles “Jimmy” Schuessler. An increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible if the tip is received before the next feat…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced two new members joining his district staff: District Director Bernadette Granger, and Odessa Regional Director Monica Gonzales-Maudlin.
WASHINGTON -- FEMA is on the ground in Texas helping winter storm survivors by moving water, fuel, blankets and other needed commodities. We’re emptying warehouses and purchasing new supplies to help alleviate impacts from these storm.
March is Texas History Month, a time to fly the Texas flag and celebrate our state’s unique history. Recognizing the importance of Texas history, the Legislature enacted legislation on June 20, 2003 declaring March 1-31 of every year as Texas History Month. Several key events which shaped th…
Some people in Comanche and around the area have been without power for over 24 hours. But the majority of the town of Comanche lost power around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16.
BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System is giving vaccination efforts in rural Texas a shot in the arm, rushing COVID-19 vaccinations to underserved communities. The vaccine push is targeting homebound Texans 65 years or older.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021- AUSTIN, TX- Today, an update from Governor Abbott’s office designated San Saba County as one of five counties receiving a State Mobile Vaccination Team this coming week.
AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 15, 2021 – Winter storm warnings are in effect, and the time to hunker down is now across a majority of the South Central states, as a major winter storm is bearing down on the region. Through Monday, many Southern cities that are not accustomed …
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was announced as a leader of the Texas Ag Task Force in Congress by the Lone Star State’s Republican delegation—the largest GOP delegation in Congress. Congressman Pfluger released a statement following the announcement of the task force:
Clue - The Play, presented at the Lyric Theater in Brownwood, will run February 19, 2021 through February 28, 2021.
February 5, 2021 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service surveys Texans on strengths, needs of communities.
TYLER, Texas, Feb. 1, 2021 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has a proud heritage which dates back to 1928 and has published a book which shares its more than 92 years of history titled From Cotton Picker to Store Keeper.
BEDFORD, Texas (January 28, 2021) There’s a longstanding Texas tradition for telling tales both tall and wide. But really now: An 18-month-old mayor who’s a shoo-in for a third term? A medieval castle hidden amid Austin’s thickets? A motel where the accommodations include tents, teepees and …
DALLAS, TX — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is warning regional taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments.
Comanche County Car Club cruises to Cross Plains, Texas
Defendant confessed to selling $50,000 worth of stolen cattle
From Donna Hair, Marketing Director, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
Celebration Offers Holiday Favorites While Keeping COVID Safety A Top Priority
A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Dallas area late Tuesday evening. The storms prompted tornado warnings and caused officials to activate tornado sirens, although no tornadoes were officially confirmed.
It is the Thanksgiving holiday season again and many of us will be packing up the kids the dog and possibly the turkey, and driving to our loved ones homes to celebrate again this year. While it is the time of year in which we all pause and count our blessings it is also a time to remember t…
Grab your fishing poles and mark your calendars for December 5-15 to participate in Trout Fest 2020 at Cal Young Park Pond in Abilene. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is teaming up with the City of Abilene to host the event that is open to anglers of all ages.
For the Thanksgiving holiday period DPS offices, included DL offices, will close at noon tomorrow (Nov. 25th), and will reopen at their normal hours on Monday, Nov. 30th
On Monday November 23, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Comanche County Sheriff’s Office, Comanche County EMS, and Proctor Fire Department were dispatched to a possible drowning at Proctor Lake.
A Christmas Story is the featured holiday play at the Lyric Theater in Brownwood. The play will run December 4, 2020 till December 13, 2020.
Drew Fleming shot this nice 11 Point buck over this past weekend. It Scored 140 0/8. He entered this buck in The Big One Mills County General Store Contest. The Mills County General Store and the Comanche ACE Hardware are both hosting big buck contest in this area
BROWNWOOD – Beginning today through Thursday, Nov. 18th the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be collecting data in multiple locations throughout the nine county Brownwood District.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in communities across Texas. As a trusted healthcare partner, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood has been vigilant in its preparations and safety precautions to keep patients, visitors and staff safe. For the community’s safety and convenie…
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted a ribbon cutting for Blessings in Dublin. Blessing also had their grand opening on Saturday, November 7th. Bibles, kitchen wares, home décor, gifts for men, women, babies and brides, jewelry and purses, readers and sunglasses, masks, un…
Texas Gun Sense is the only Texas-based gun violence prevention organization in the state. We are experts in gun-related issues in Texas. We invite media contacts.
In just one week, Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Locations will open to receive shoebox gifts—lovingly packed with toys and other items—from area donors during National Collection Week Nov. 16-23.
TYLER, Texas, Nov. 6, 2020 – Brookshire Grocery Co.’s 39th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive is underway with the goal to help thousands of people in need throughout the close to 150 communities served by BGC stores.
This commemorative month provides an opportunity for Native people in the United States to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. This gives Native people the chance to build bridges of understanding and friendship in their local area.
AUSTIN – (November 5, 2020) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $15,442,000 for water and wastewater system projects.
AUSTIN, Texas—Texas veterans are invited to virtually participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veteran’s Day, coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state, the Texas Legal Aid Veterans Coalition. Thi…
A Lubbock man who plotted a mass shooting has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for making false statements to a federally-licensed firearms dealer, and the court recommended he be evaluated for civil commitment prior to his release, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern Distr…
AUSTIN — On Wednesday, November 11th, Texas Land Commissioner and Chairman of the Veterans Land Board George P. Bush will be hosting a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor and recognize our nation’s heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for our freedom.
Come out for one of the four performances of Get Smart - The COVID Edition on November 6, 7, 8 at the Lyric Theater in Brownwood. Larry Mathis and his cast of 27 have created an amazing production of the classic show “Get Smart.”
The Bosque River Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2:00 PM at Cedar Point Baptist Church, 21171 FM 205 Buff Dale. Some map apps call FM 205 Old Granbury Road.
“There Will Always Be The Need For Hometown Newspapers” is the title of H.V. O’Brien’s new book! O’Brien is the publisher of the Eastland County Today newspaper in Eastland, Texas, and now has a brand-new book to brag about. He prologues this book with answering the question of “How long wil…
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.72 billion in October, 3.5 percent less than in October 2019.
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS (November 3, 2020) – The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has partnered with The Dallas Cowboys and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to celebrate 100 years of UIL Texas High School Football with an in-kind gift of promotional assets valued at more th…
From Nov. 8-15 the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and WCRA (Women’s Rodeo World Championship) will unite to make women’s sports history, teaming to hold the $750,000 Women’s Rodeo World Championship in Texas.
A Rowlett man who allegedly gunned down his ex-girlfriend in the midst of a bitter custody dispute has been charged with possessing an unlicensed firearm silencer, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox. Andrew Charles Beard, 33, was charged via criminal co…
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