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Brownwood fifth-year head coach Sammy Burnett feels the Lions have barely scratched the surface in terms of their potential, but…
Some irrigation water in the Early, Texas area has been contaminated with a foreign substance. According to John Allen, General…
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from August 5 through August 11: Barkley, Ryan Mitchell,…
VERIBEST – The Bangs Lady Dragons earned their first wins of the season Friday, taking two of three matches at…
WIMBERLEY – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped their first three matches at the Wimberley volleyball tournament Friday, falling to Class…
Coming off their best campaign since 2005, with even higher expectations entering head coach Jason Bachtel’s second full season at…
Brown County youngsters have been presented the chance to learn how to run a business — and make some money…
In the last seven days, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 183 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 183 positives…
SAN SABA – Following four consecutive trips to the postseason, the task of keeping that playoff streak alive for the…
DATES TO REMEMBER August 15 – Deadline to Submit Project Proficiency Award Form 22 – Deadline to Order State Lamb…
Obituaries
Daniel McCombs
Daniel McCombs, age 85 of Brownwood, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Funeral services for Daniel will be held at…
Alice Fay James
Alice Fay James, age 79, of Brownwood passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Abilene. A Memorial Service for Alice…
Virginia Ann (Willis) Rayburn
Virginia Ann (Willis) Rayburn, age 79, of Brownwood passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Pecan Bayou Nursing and Rehab.…
Glenda M. Bullard
Glenda M. Bullard, 74, of Saginaw, Texas, died June 19, 2021, at home following a long illness. A memorial for…
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Lions to receive early test from Region I in initial scrimmage against Decatur
August 11, 2022
A potential postseason preview awaits the Brownwood Lions, who kick off the scrimmage portion of the preseason Friday at Gordon Wood Stadium against the Decatur Eagles. The JV and freshman teams will scrimmage on the opposite ends
Maximum 20-year sentence handed down for attempted kidnapping of 4-year-old
August 10, 2022
District Attorney Micheal Murray reported that on Wednesday, Aug. 10, Ronnie Jackson was sentenced to a maximum prison sentence by Judge Sam Moss for the offense of Attempted Aggravated Kidnapping. Jackson was on trial for an attempted
MICHAEL BUNKER: A Cup of Freedom
August 10, 2022
We locked the apartment and skirted the Tres Leches building and strolled up Brown and then past the gym and up the narrow street toward the courthouse. While some of the businesses are being fixed up and
Splash pad, tax rate, third police officer among items discussed at Bangs City Council meeting
August 8, 2022
BANGS – The Bangs City Council chambers were packed with residents and the mayor, city secretary, all council members and new City Administrator Erica Berry were in attendance as a potential splash pad, the proposed tax rate
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: George Hine
August 8, 2022
One of the great characters I’ve ever run into in my life and certainly the biggest character I’ve ever worked with is a man named George Hine. I worked with him from the mid 60’s to the
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Irrigation Water Contaminated
Some irrigation water in the Early, Texas area has been contaminated with a foreign substance. According to John Allen, General Manager of the Brown County Water Improvement District #1, a foreign substance was detected earlier today in…
Fishing Reports 8/10/22
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of August 10: LAKE BROWNWOOD Fishing is slow. Water slightly stained; 85-87 degrees; 6.13 feet low. Bass are good to 10.10…
Maximum 20-year sentence handed down for attempted kidnapping of 4-year-old
District Attorney Micheal Murray reported that on Wednesday, Aug. 10, Ronnie Jackson was sentenced to a maximum prison sentence by Judge Sam Moss for the offense of Attempted Aggravated Kidnapping. Jackson was on trial for an attempted…
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Texas Juvenile Justice Department facing ‘grim’ situation
It is not looking good in the state’s juvenile department. Across the five juvenile detention centers for the state of…
Texas schools find options amongst statewide teacher shortage
“Schools are always looking for teachers,” is a phrase heard so often when people look into the education field. In…
Sole domestic drilling might not be the quick fix for gas prices
The gas pump has been one of the most anxious decisions Americans have been facing during inflation besides rising grocery…
Property taxes, high prices give Texas Legislature $27 billion for 2023 budget
Property taxes have been a terrible burden on Texans this past year along with inflation and high gas and grocery…
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