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ROBERT LEE – For the second time in as many weeks, the No. 1 May Tigers were on the verge…
Tuesday, Nov. 30 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood at Jim Ned, 6:15/7:45 p.m. Abilene Christian at Bangs, 6:30/8 p.m. Rising…
KERRVILLE – Howard Payne University’s Amanda Turpin scored a game-high 19 points in a 65-62 Lady Jacket victory over the University of…
ABILENE – In a battle of unbeatens, the Class 2A Division I No. 5 Coleman Bluecats saw their season reach…
HICO – After yielding 34 first-half points, Richland Springs allowed just one touchdown in the second half while the Coyotes…
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Howard Payne University men’s basketball team outscored Nebraska Wesleyan University 67-56 in the second half but…
Saturday, November 27, 2021 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they…
No criminal cases were filed in the County Clerk’s office this week. The following marriage licenses were filed from November…
After not having the event last year due to Covid concerns, the 37th Community Thanksgiving Feast roared back to life…
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of November 25: LAKE…
There is much anticipated joy for the holiday season. This is the time of year we sit around the table…
Obituaries
Jerald Wilson
Jerald Wilson, 86, of Novice, died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral services are pending with…
Billy Merryman
Billy Merryman, age 90, of Coleman, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at Coleman County Medical Center. The family will host…
Jerry Lee Alvarado
Jerry Lee Alvarado, age 63, of Winters, died Saturday, November 20, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00…
Billy D’wayne Bonnell
Funeral service for Billy D’wayne Bonnell, 68, of Santa Anna, Texas is pending with Brownwood Funeral Home. He died on…
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Community Enjoys Return of Annual Thanksgiving Feast
November 26, 2021
After not having the event last year due to Covid concerns, the 37th Community Thanksgiving Feast roared back to life in a big way on Thursday in Brown County. The traditional meal of turkey, dressing and all
Impaired vision, other obstacles don’t impede local artist Debby Dyess
November 25, 2021
There is much anticipated joy for the holiday season. This is the time of year we sit around the table with loved ones, stuff ourselves with turkey and dressing and pumpkin pie, and talk about the things
Incentives Approved for Brownwood Hotel Project
November 23, 2021
In session Tuesday morning, November 23, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved incentives up to $50,000 for the Brownwood Hotel Project. The Council spent about 45 minutes in Executive Session before returning to Open Session to vote
Coach Gill An Unsung Hero of HPU Athletics
November 23, 2021
The Howard Payne University Yellow Jacket football team won seven games this year, with only three losses, the best record in over a decade. Some of the credit can be given to former coach Braxton Harris for
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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 11/25/21
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of November 25: LAKE BROWNWOOD Fishing is good. Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 1.08 feet low. Largemouth bass are good with…
Arrest made for Assault/Family Violence, additional charges
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Tuesday afternoon: On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at approximately 8:45pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2300 block of Berkley St. regarding a report of a…
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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…