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MICHAEL BUNKER: Brownwood’s ghostly watcher
On a Saturday blue-sky morning the little lake in our alley still has water from the recent rains and there is some mud too where the gravel is gone. A male grackle chatters loudly then swoops down

Lions secure 23rd consecutive trip to 7-on-7 state tournament by winning Burnet qualifier
BURNET – A roller coaster ride through four games at the Burnet 7-on-7 Division II qualifier Saturday culminated with the Brownwood Lions’ 23rd consecutive trip to the state tournament. The Lions – coming off a 1-2 performance


PHOTOS: Bangs High School Graduation
More than 80 images from before and during Friday night’s ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Dragon Memorial Stadium

Three sentenced in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Friday regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Jonathan W. Hazelton pled guilty to the felony offense Court I-II:

Brownwood police make arrest for possession, unlawful carrying of a weapon
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Friday morning: On Thursday, May 25, at approximately 2 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted in the 400 block of E. Commerce and 19-year-old Emily Ann Duffy of

Court Records 5/26/23
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from May 19 through May 25: Gray, Meghan Rhea, Possession of Marijuana < 2-oz. Ondrekoik, Joseph Michael Jr., Possession of Marijuana < 2-oz. Morales, Alana Danielle,

DPS Honors Fallen Officers at Peace Officers Memorial Service
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) remembered those lost in the line of duty throughout the department’s history at the 2023 Peace Officers Memorial Service this week. The service was held at DPS Headquarters

HPU launches biomedical engineering program
Howard Payne University has announced a new four-year program in biomedical engineering. The major, scheduled to begin this fall, received unanimous approval by the university’s Board of Trustees at the group’s recent meeting. Graduates from the program

59th Annual Brown County Rodeo set for June 1-3
The 59th Annual Brown County Rodeo will take place Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3 at the Earl Q. Wilson Arena at the Brown County Fairgrounds on U.S. Highway 377 South. Action begins each night at


2023 VALS AND SALS: Coleman’s Johnson, Hunter both headed to Texas A&M
COLEMAN – The Coleman High School Class of 2023 will graduate at 8 p.m. Friday, May 26 at the high school gymnasium as valedictorian Hogan Johnson and salutatorian Dayden Hunter will be recognized as the top two

Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club pork loin pick-up day May 27
Those who purchased pork loins from the Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club to support the youth of this area, you can pick up your loin on Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot