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Former Early pitcher earns Division I win in Southern Indiana debut
In a journey defined by taking chances and steady climbs with big‑moment poise, right‑hander Caydon Laird added another milestone last night, earning his first Division I win for the University of Southern Indiana. The former D2 pitcher needed just two‑thirds of an inning with

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Football rivalries
Brownwood in football’s most heated rivalry is probably one you don’t think of. You could go down main street in Brownwood, or let’s call it Center Avenue, or any street and just pick out people. One, two,

LUKE CLAYTON: A Fishing Trip to Remember
What constitutes a banner fishing trip? Catching fish must rank as one of the primary ingredients but also camaraderie with family and friends, possible the weather could play a part. Catching the biggest or most fish of

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Feb. 16-22
Monday, Feb. 16 GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Brownwood vs. Lubbock Estacado (at McMurry), 6 p.m. Early vs. Wichita Falls City View (at Aledo), 6:15 p.m. May vs. Lingleville (at Comanche), 7 p.m. San Saba vs. Charlotte (at Comfort),

Brownwood tennis shines at Stephenville tournament
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood High tennis team put forth a solid effort at the Stephenville tournament Friday, capturing one championship, earning a pair of runner-up finishes, and securing a consolation title as well. For the second tournament

Lions rout Gatesville, 7-0, extend unbeaten streak to seven matches
The Brownwood Lions needed less than two minutes to score, then continued to fill up the net throughout the contest in a 7-0 triumph over Gatesville in District 5-4A soccer action Friday night at Gordon Wood Stadium.

Lady Lions enforce district mercy rule with 8-0 home victory over Gatesville
Seven different players found the back of the net as the Brownwood Lady Lions remained undefeated in District 5-4A girls soccer action behind their sixth in a row overall, 8-0 over the Gatesville Lady Hornets Friday at

No. 17 May Tigers win 11th consecutive district basketball game, 76-23 over Santa Anna
SANTA ANNA – The No. 17 May Tigers inched closer to a flawless run through District 21-A boys basketball action with a 76-23 victory over Santa Anna Friday. May (21-8, 11-0) led Santa Anna 19-4 after one

Bangs softball topples Dublin, 12-8, for first victory
BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons notched their first softball victory of the season Friday, defeating Dublin by a 12-8 count. The Lady Dragons (1-1) trailed 3-0 after half an inning, but grabbed a 6-3 advantage in

Lions tally final five points in 42-40 victory over Mineral Wells to complete district sweep
The Brownwood Lions used a 5-0 closing run over the final 2:22 of the contest to rally past the Mineral Wells Rams, 42-40, for a District 6-4A boys basketball sweep in Friday night’s home finale at Warren

Lady Horns bounce back with Stephenville tournament wins over 4As Brock, Big Spring
STEPHENVILLE – The Early Lady Horns bounced back from a pair of losses to open the Stephenville tournament Thursday with two victories over Class 4A foes Friday. First, in an 8-1 victory over Brock, the Lady Horns

Lady Lions knock off reigning 5A district champion Bastrop, 8-6, for fourth win in a row
KILLEEN – The Brownwood Lady Lions remained undefeated at the Killeen softball tournament Friday afternoon and extended their win streak to four games with a 8-6 triumph over reigning District 24-5A champion Bastrop. Tied at 4 heading

Art Center lines up new classes
Art is in the air, with the Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit currently at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center, and the Salon Des Refuses at the Brownwood Art Center. If you’re feeling inspired to get

Brownwood powerlifters bring home six gold medals from Godley meet
GODLEY – The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions combined for six gold medals Thursday at Godley’s powerlifting meet, and also earned four silver medals and a pair of bronze. The Lady Lions contributed four first-place finishes in

Forest Service awards $14 million to fire departments, four in Brown County to receive $25,000 each
The Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments Friday The 89th Texas Legislature approved a historic $192 million appropriation to Texas A&M Forest Service through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department