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AUSTIN – The Howard Payne Lady Jackets held on to second place in the American Southwest Conference West Division with…
The following was posted on the Bangs ISD Facebook page Thursday afternoon: As we all get ready for what looks…
The Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions finished second as a team to Lampasas at the Brownwood tennis tournament, which took…
AUSTIN – The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets fell to 0-17 on the season and 0-13 in American Southwest Conference action…
ABILENE – The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets slipped to 0-3 on the season and 0-2 in American Southwest Conference men’s…
HAWKINS – The Howard Payne Lady Jackets split a non-conference volleyball doubleheader against Jarvis Christian and University of the Southwest…
HAMLIN – The Bangs Dragons baseball team picked up a couple of wins at Hamlin tournament Thursday, defeating Merkel, 5-3,…
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Thursday that the State of Texas will provide a “hold harmless”…
On Saturday, Feb. 27, Lt. Pete Bastardo was contacted by an individual at the 3M parking lot. An information report…
The Brownwood Country Club will host a Spring Break Golf Camp from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 9 through…
The Brownwood Lyric Theatre posted the following on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon: Our Summer Kids Theatre Workshop is now…
The UIL updated its COVID guidelines Thursday after Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state-wide mask mandate will end March 10.…
Obituaries
Carolyn Sue Voss Essary
Carolyn Sue Voss Essary, 74, of Waxahachie, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence. The family will host a…
James ‘Jim’ Hamlin
James “Jim” Hamlin, age 85, of Brownwood passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at a local nursing facility. Services for…
James ‘Mike’ Rodgers
James “Mike” Rodgers, age 72, of Brownwood passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at home surrounded by family. Celebration of…
Sammie Chambers
Sammie Chambers, 92, of Coleman, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ballinger. Funeral…
James (Jim) Bradford Hamm
A memorial service for James (Jim) Bradford Hamm, 68, of Goldthwaite, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6…
Guy Muncy
Guy Muncy, age 68, passed away on February 12, 2021, in Comanche, Texas, He was born on February 16, 1952,…
Sports
Announcements
Hendrick Surgery Center suspending surgical cases March 5
Hendrick Health confirmed changes involving surgical procedures taking place in Brownwood as of March 5. In a statement from Brett Emmett, Chief Operating Officer, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood: Hendrick Health will suspend scheduling surgical cases at Hendrick…
TPWD Fishing Report – March 4
Brownwood FAIR. Water stained; 46 degrees; 2.98 low. Largemouth bass are slow with crankbaits and jigs near creeks. Crappie are fair on minnows in brush piles and timber edges near a creek channel or drop-off. White bass…
Brown County Sheriff’s Report – March 4
On Saturday, Feb. 27, Lt. Pete Bastardo was contacted by an individual at the 3M parking lot. An information report was generated. On Wednesday, March 3, Deputy Andre Smoot was dispatched to a criminal mischief call. This…
Statewide News
State leadership announces funding for Texas school systems to support in-person instruction
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Thursday that the State of Texas will provide a “hold harmless”…
UIL updates COVID guidelines, schools can modify mask requirements
The UIL updated its COVID guidelines Thursday after Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state-wide mask mandate will end March 10.…
TEA leaving mask decision up to schools
The Texas Education Agency issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order…
Abbott: State-wide mask mandate ends, all businesses open at 100 percent on March 10
In Governor Greg Abbott’s press conference from Lubbock Tuesday afternoon, he announced as of Wednesday, March 10 the state-wide mask…