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HOOPS ROUNDUP: Brookesmith girls, Zephyr boys and girls, and May boys and girls finish weekend with wins
Zephyr Lady Bulldogs 35, Gorman 31 ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs captured the championship of their own tournament Saturday with a 35-31 victory over Gorman. The Lady Bulldogs led 9-7 after one quarter, 22-16 at halftime,

2,000 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves at Greenleaf Cemetery
The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at Greenleaf Cemetery Saturday morning, followed the placement of 2,000 wreaths on the graves on military veterans. Matthew

Lions conclude Brady tournament with 65-55 victory over San Angelo Central JV
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions concluded their stay at the Brady tournament Saturday with a 65-55 triumph over the San Angelo Central JV. Brownwood jumped out to a 21-13 advantage after one period, which stood at 34-31

Sentence handed down for Possession, Injury to Elderly
According to the office of District Attorney Micheal Murray, a felony case was recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court, Judge Mike Smith, presiding. Derek Lynn Cochran, on probation for the felony offense of Possession of a

HOOPS ROUNDUP: Early girls open district with win; Brookesmith girls hang on to perfect record
Early Lady Horns 45, Millsap 14 EARLY – The Early Lady Horns opened District 8-3A action Friday night with a 45-14 home victory over Millsap. Early (12-4, 1-0) led 10-3 after one period, 17-7 at the midway

Yellow Jackets again eclipse century mark in 103-82 home victory over Centenary
For the sixth time this year, the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets reached triple figures in points, improving to 9-3 overall with a 103-82 home victory over Centenary Friday night at the Brownwood Coliseum. The Yellow Jackets –

Lady Jackets notch third victory in a row, 85-40 over Centenary
The Howard Payne Lady Jackets stretched their win streak to three games with an 85-40 victory over Centenary Friday night at the Brownwood Coliseum. The Lady Jackets (5-6) led Centenary (2-7) by a 15-8 count after one

Defense fuels No. 13 Lady Lions’ 35-17 home victory over Hamilton
The No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions held the Hamilton Lady Bulldogs without a point the first 5:11 of the contest, then pitched another shutout for an 11:29 span during the second half en route to a 35-17

Lions defeat Eldorado, fall to Abilene High JV at Brady tournament
Jordan Gilbert (24) scored 16 points in the win over Eldorado for Brownwood (7-6), which concludes tournament action SaturdayBRADY – The Brownwood Lions stand at 2-1 heading into the final day of the Brady tournament after splitting

Radio station toy drives scheduled for Dec. 16
The annual KOXE-KBWD Two-Steppin’ for Toys event, along with the Wendlee Brodcasting Toy Drive, will both take place during normal business hours Tuesday, Dec. 16, with toys and money collected going toward the Brown County Toys for

Court Records 12/12/25
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from December 5 through December 11: Jasper, Brandon James, Appeal – JP 3 – Failure to ID Barrientes, Colt Daniel, Failure to ID Thaqi, Eduart, Appeal

City announces Christmas closure, adjusted trash schedule
Brownwood City Hall and other non-emergency facilities will close on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. Regular operating hours will resume Friday, December 26th. Brownwood curbside trash routes for the week will be collected as follows:

UNDER THE STETSON: Rudolph
What I am about to admit to may cost me some street cred and raise a few eyebrows, but I sat on my couch for ninety minutes last night with my dog Cash and watched Rudolph the

HOOPS ROUNDUP: No. 22 Brookesmith girls, Blanket boys keep flawless records intact
Brookesmith Lady Mustangs 35, Rising Star 10 RISING STAR – The Class A No. 22 Brookesmith Lady Mustangs improved to 10-0 on the season with a 35-10 win over tournament host Rising Star Thursday. Brookesmith led 20-1

Lake Brownwood State Park conducts prescribed burn
Photos courtesy of Stuart Morris Lake Brownwood State Park conducted a prescribed burn on Thursday to further its natural resource management goals and reduce wildland fuels on the park. Nopales Ridge Trail was closed for use during