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DUBLIN – For the second time this season, an opponent reached the century mark in points against Richland Springs as…
Celty Kearney’s passion for painting has been evident throughout her life, from taking art classes at Brownwood High School to…
DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lions collected their second straight victory at the Dublin basketball tournament Friday night, pummeling Hamilton by…
In the last two weeks, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 65 positive COVID-19 test results. For the week of…
Christmas is quickly approaching, and in the spirit of the season, Brownwood ISD has announced several Christmas programs that are…
LORENA – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped their finale at the Lorena tournament Saturday morning to Robinson, 36-31, in overtime…
Howard Payne University’s alumni, friends, community partners and students showed record-breaking support on GivingTuesday, the global day of giving held…
LORENA – The Brownwood Lady Lions halted a three-game skid with a 42-22 victory over District 6-4A rival Gatesville Friday…
No criminal cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office this week. The following marriage licenses were filed from…
LORENA – The Brownwood Lady Lions were unable to hold a fourth-quarter lead and suffered a third straight defeat as…
The following awards were given in the 2021 Brownwood Lighted Christmas Parade, hosted Thursday night by the Brownwood Area Chamber…
Obituaries
Velma Blythe
A graveside funeral service for Velma Blythe, age 88, of Brownwood, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 6,…
Rosie (Davis) McClain
Rosie McClain, age 86, of Brownwood passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at home. Funeral Services for Rosie will be…
Mary Jean Karnes
Mary Jean Karnes (Jolly) passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021 after a valiant battle against the debilitating effects of…
James Robert Jones
James Jones, age 65, of Brownwood passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Graveside Services for James will be held at…
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Eight performances of ‘Elf: The Musical’ begin at Lyric
December 3, 2021
Eight performances of “Elf: The Musical” will take place at the Lyric Theatre Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 12. The musical is directed by Billie Harvey and according to the Lyric website, “This modern-day holiday classic
PHOTOS: Lighted Christmas Parade
December 3, 2021
Nearly 200 photos from Thursday night’s Lighted Christmas Parade, a yearly tradition through downtown Brownwood:
Kenny Vaccaro announces NFL retirement, launching G1 esports organization
December 1, 2021
The following press release was issued by former Brownwood Lion and Early Longhorn Kenny Vaccaro earlier Wednesday: In eight NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans, Vaccaro recorded 574 tackles, 11.5 sacks and 10
City of Brownwood recognizes 22 employees with Core Value Awards
November 29, 2021
The City of Brownwood recently gave special recognition to 22 employees with Core Value Awards. Given annually, the Core Value Awards celebrate employees who have gone above and beyond their normal job duties to exhibit the city’s
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Brown County 4-H News: Nov. 24
DATES TO REMEMBER November 25-26 – Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays 30 – LIFE 101 2nd Session 5:00pm at the Extension Office December 1 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 5:15 at Double H Mercantile 4 –…
Fishing Reports 12/1/21
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 1: LAKE BROWNWOOD Fishing is good. Water lightly stained; 48 degrees; 1.17 feet low. Largemouth bass are good with…
Four Receive Sentences in Brown/Mills Co. District Court
According to District Attorney, Micheal Murray, the following felony cases were recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court, Judge Mike Smith, presiding. Joe Edwin George, Jr., pied guilty to the felony offense of Driving While Intoxicated and…
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Pro-Life: A Veterinarian/Legislator Perspective
Our ranching business is focused on beef heifer development and reproduction. As a veterinarian, one of my favorite jobs is…
O’Rourke announces gubernatorial bid
Beto O’Rourke is running for governor, challenging Republican Greg Abbott in a clash of two of Texas’ biggest politicians. “I’m…
At least 8 dead after crowd surge at Astroworld Festival in Houston
The Houston Chronicle reported Saturday morning that at least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials…
An FDA panel may decide today whether to recommend approval of the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11. Here’s what that means for Texans.
An advisory panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss whether the…