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LORENA – The Brownwood Lady Lions picked up a pair of victories Friday to even their Lorena tournament record at…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from November 18 through December 1: Jones, Jeremiah, Declaration…
Brownwood High School (BHS) recently recognized their November 2022 Teacher of the Month. Mr. Bryan Clark was selected to receive…
DUBLIN – Facing Dublin for the second time this season, the Brownwood Lions’ two-game win streak was snapped in an…
Howard Payne University’s network of alumni, friends, personnel and community partners made a record-setting show of support on GivingTuesday, providing…
Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees President Michael Cloy presented current East Elementary principal Christi Burks and former East Elementary and…
Keep Brownwood Beautiful is holding a Holiday Home Decorating Contest with $500 in prizes to give out. Get your entries…
The Texas A&M Forest Service is assisting with Toys for Kids this year, as on Friday morning they delivered canned…
When living in Lubbock several years ago, I had a neighbor that would keep their dog chained to a fence…
Nearly 200 photos from Thursday night’s annual holiday event through downtown Brownwood:
LORENA – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped their first two games at the Lorena tournament Thursday, falling to Killeen Ellison,…
In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 101 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 101 positives…
DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lions evened their season record at 2-2 as they opened the Dublin tournament Thursday with a…
On Thursday, the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Ellis Perkins Southwest Appliance Teaching Kitchen…
Obituaries
Leland Ray Thomas
Leland Ray Thomas, 68, of Zephyr, Texas passed away December 1, 2022. Celebration of Leland’s life will be held in…
Christine Diane Case
Christine Diane Case, age 62, of Early, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Abilene. Visitation will be held from…
Steven Rock Hager
Steven Rock Hager passed away in Brownwood, Texas on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the age of 73. He lived…
Farrah Moser
Farrah Moser, 41, of Weatherford, Texas passed away on November 25 th, 2022. Farrah was born on December 13,1980 to…
Trending Stories
Ribbon cutting held for Ellis Perkins Southwest Appliance Teaching Kitchen at the Boys & Girls Club of Brown County
December 1, 2022
On Thursday, the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Ellis Perkins Southwest Appliance Teaching Kitchen at the Boys & Girls Club of Brown County. “A little over a year ago when the
Brownwood graduate Jeremy Alcorn inducted into Baylor Sports Hall of Fame
November 30, 2022
Brownwood High School 2003 graduate Jeremy Alcorn was recently inducted into the Baylor University Sports Hall of Fame. Alcorn ranks second in Baylor men’s golf history with five individual tournament victories. He earned first-team All-Big 12 and
Andrea’s Legacy awards $1,000 to Bangs Middle School’s Lakrisha Newton
November 29, 2022
Andrea’s Legacy, a nonprofit organization in Texas honoring public school teachers and youth mentors, awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship to Bangs Middle School at the school today. Norma Romero, Chairman of the Board for the organization, presented Lakrisha
City Council approves purchases of sanitation truck, materials for Trafalgar housing project
November 29, 2022
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the purchase of an automated refuse truck for the sanitation department at $366,106, and the purchase of water and wastewater infrastructure materials for the Trafalgar project totaling
Lions dominate 2-4A Division I all-district football roster
November 28, 2022
The District 2-4A Division I champion Brownwood Lions were as dominant in the all-district football selections as they were on the gridiron, earning 26 selections en route to their first district championship since 2010. The Lions claimed
High School Football
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Rattlesnake Roundup
The year was about 1965, the coliseum in Brownwood was relatively new. All kinds of events other than basketball were coming into the facility. One of them that debuted that first year was the Rattlesnake Roundup. The…
MICHAEL BUNKER: One Night in December
Maybe you’ve heard about it, but if you haven’t heard about it from a time traveler, then maybe you aren’t paying close enough attention. You see, when a time traveler tells you something, there is always a…
DIANE ADAMS: Comanche marker tree in the park?
I am no tree expert, but I do love an old tree, especially an old tree with a story. Riverside Park has some absolutely stunning trees, but there is one there that has got me thinking. I’ve…
Texas Education Agency Updates School Safety Standards
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) updated the Texas school safety standards earlier this month to amend certain safety requirements for schools to follow. “In light of recent events, ongoing public concern, and the charge by Governor Abbott,…
UNDER THE STETSON: Feed the Dog
When living in Lubbock several years ago, I had a neighbor that would keep their dog chained to a fence post. The dog looked underweight and “scraggly” and did not appear to be enjoying life. The owners…
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Another six-up story?
My ancient Uncle Mort–with razor-sharp memory of the long ago but dullard-like on yesterday–has a mind recently clouded with “what if’s” concerning the World Cup. This is surprising, since he doesn’t know a soccer ball from Cinderella’s ball.…
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Announcements /Public Notices
Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 1
DATES TO REMEMBER December 3 – Brown County 4-H Project Show at the Youth Fair Barns 6 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 5:30pm at the Extension Office 11 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 3:00pm at Bangs High…
Fishing Reports 11/30/22
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of November 30: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 55-57 degrees; 7.91 feet low. Bass are good to four pounds in…
Brown County Sheriff’s Report: Nov. 30
On Tuesday, November 29, Deputy John Geis was dispatched to Cutter Circle, May, TX 76857. This was in regard to a criminal trespassing. Information was gathered, and a report was made. On Tuesday, November 29, Deputy John…
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Statewide News
Texas Education Agency Updates School Safety Standards
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) updated the Texas school safety standards earlier this month to amend certain safety requirements for…
Texas Wins Federal Case Against The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
A Texas District Court Judge ruled last month that Title 7’s protection from discrimination based on sex for sexual orientation…
Texas Education Agency to Distribute DNA Testing Kits For Child Identification
The Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with the National Child Identification Program, is distributing DNA kits for children K-6th…
Governor Abbott Serves Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Members In Edinburg
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today greeted and served meals to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas National…
National News
- James Woods fires back at Twitter, vows to sue over censorship on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' December 3, 2022 Ashley Hume
- Hillary Clinton sends message on midterms elections, abortion rights; 'We're not going back' December 3, 2022 Louis Casiano
- Matt Taibbi, tapped to share Elon Musk's 'Twitter Files' on Hunter Biden story, agreed to 'certain conditions' December 3, 2022 Joseph Wulfsohn
- Congressional Christmas crunch December 3, 2022 Chad Pergram
- Mel B says James Corden is the 'biggest d---head' in Hollywood she’s ever met: 'He hasn’t been very nice' December 3, 2022 Janelle Ash
- Twitter suppressed stories based on requests from both Dems and GOP in 2020, but it favored liberals: Report December 3, 2022 Brie Stimson
- TUCKER CARLSON: Behind Twitter's censorship of the Hunter Biden story December 3, 2022 Tucker Carlson
- Former Idaho prosecutor who visited house where students were murdered reveals killer's possible path December 3, 2022 Adam Sabes
- Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna expressed concerns over Twitter’s censorship of Hunter Biden laptop story December 3, 2022 Louis Casiano
- JESSE WATTERS: Gavin Newsom's multibillion dollar reparations handout isn't just free money, it's a fortune December 3, 2022 Fox News Staff