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No. 11 Lady Lions run win streak to seven with 56-44 triumph over 20-win 6A Odessa Permian
STERLING CITY – The Class 4A No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions ran their win streak to seven games Monday afternoon with a 56-44 neutral site victory over Class 6A Odessa Permian. The Lady Lions (15-3) shot 40
Commissioners Create Indigent Defense Cash Deposit
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners, approval was given to the creation of an Indigent Defense Cash Deposit. The County Budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year included $932,000 for the Indigent Defense Expense fund. According
LETTERS TO SANTA: East Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
Following third round playoff run last year, Lions soccer eyes greater success in 2026
Despite a fourth-place finish in District 5-4A and 7-12-2 overall record, the Brownwood Lions caught fire in the postseason and advanced to the third round of the playoffs. With a solid nucleus returning from the 2025 team,
Sheriff’s Report – December 22, 2025
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office on December 22, 2025: *** On Friday, December 19, 2025, at 08:54 hours, Brown County Deputy Sheriff TJ Harrell was dispatched to FM 3100, Brown
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Realignment
I feel a little bit stupid I guess because I was under the impression that the UIL could keep a secret as long as anyone I’ve ever heard of – until now. Now this is a realignment
Greenleaf Christmas Wreaths Now Available for 2026
Are Christmas light drives through town part of your holiday tradition? You might think about adding a daytime drive through Greenleaf Cemetery to your Yuletide schedule to boost your Christmas spirit. Doesn’t sound likely to enhance your
LETTERS TO SANTA: Woodland Heights Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
Lions earn 23 All-District 4-4A Division I football accolades
The District 4-4A Division I runner-up Brownwood Lions earned 23 all-district football accolades, as the roster was released following league champion Stephenville’s appearance in the Class 4A Division I state championship game Friday against Kilgore. Leading the
Pfluger Fly-By: December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another busy week
LUKE CLAYTON: This Week in the Outdoors
Winter weather has finally arrived in the Lone Star State and with it came that long awaited influx of waterfowl that has been a bit slow in arriving. Those fat mallards and pintails that have been eating
LETTERS TO SANTA: Coggin Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
HOOPS ROUNDUP: Early boys open district with win, May girls defeat Blanket
Early Longhorns 53, Comanche Indians 32 EARLY – The Early Longhorns opened the District 8-3A portion of their basketball schedule Friday with a 53-32 victory over the Comanche Indians. Early (5-8, 1-0) led 12-5 after one quarter,
HPU Announces Office Closure for Christmas and New Year Holidays
Howard Payne University will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. HPU’s Office of
Brookesmith ISD Presents Annual Christmas Program
This morning on Friday, December 19, the Brookesmith Elementary School presented their annual Christmas Program to adoring family members and the community. Sixty-two elementary students in grades PK through 5th grade participated in the program, titled “Letters