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Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the reinstatement of a burn ban in Brown County. The burn ban has been off for a couple of months following heavy rains in
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year applications being accepted
We are at that time of year that we should be communicating with the local Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) Councils to determine if any have Eagle Scouts who would be interested in applying for
Richland Springs seeks 10th state title, and to prevent a Jayton repeat
The Richland Springs Coyotes’ bid to extend their record of six-man state championships to 10 takes them to AT&T Stadium in Arlington Wednesday, where the reigning Class A Division II state champion Jayton Jaybirds await in the
Toys for Kids Special Requests List
Sunday evening, Brown County Toys for Kids revealed the following special requests for Christmas gifts. Trampoline Push Car Dollhouse LOL Dollhouse Barbie Clay bead kit Basketball Cards Push Toy Nike Shoes (Black or White) Size 8 men’s
Pfluger Fly-By Newsletter: December 12, 2025
December 12, 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
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Army-Navy Game
I want to give credit where credit is due. I’ve known of the Army-Navy game since day one. I mean, since I was a little kid and I couldn’t tell you who won the game or who
LUKE CLAYTON: Comical Occurrences in the Outdoors
As an outdoors writer for the past forty years and a lifelong outdoors person, I have more than my share of downright comical things that occurred while spending time hunting, fishing, and kicking around the outdoors. I’m
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Dec. 15-21
Monday, Dec. 15 GIRLS BASKETBALL Brownwood vs. La Vernia (at Junction), 6:30 p.m. *** Tuesday, Dec. 16 GIRLS BASKETBALL Early at Peaster, 6:15 p.m. Bangs at Ballinger, 6:15 p.m. Brookesmith at Priddy, 6 p.m. Sidney at Blanket,
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,
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
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
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