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Short-handed Lady Lions place third, Lions sixth at Stephenville Relays
STEPHENVILLE – Missing a handful of event entries who are competing at the 97th annual Texas Relays this weekend, the Brownwood Lady Lions still finished just 18 points off the winning pace, and in third place, at
More than 500 volunteers from HPU serve Brown County during Community Impact Day
Howard Payne University students and personnel participated in the fourth annual William B. Dean Lecture Series and Community Impact Day on Wednesday, March 26. More than 500 volunteers served at 27 site locations across Brown County, marking
Brown County Grand Jury Indictments for March 2025
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the March 2025 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 13 true bills were returned against 11 persons. Those indicted were: Steven Wayne Peacock Jr.: Injury to a child Rodney
TSTC Welding Technology students eye gold at SkillsUSA state event
Texas State Technical College students Josh Diaz and Stevie Ramirez will have one goal when they compete as a team at the 2025 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference April 2-5 in Corpus Christi. “We are
Governor Abbott Congratulates Brownwood As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday congratulated the City of Brownwood on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The
DIANE ADAMS: Cedarton and old maps
My grandpa was a mapmaker. I used to spend hours in his room, where he had maps spread out everywhere–maps of caves, the moon, railroad lines and topographic maps. I guess that is how I developed a
Brown County 4-H News: March 27
DATES TO REMEMBER April 1 – County Deadline to Sign Up for District 7 4-H Roundup 1 – County Deadline for Senior Photography 18 – Extension Office Closed for Good Friday UPCOMING COUNTY DEADLINES FOR 4-H CONTEST
Brown County Ag Day set for April 17
The Annual Brown County Ag Day program is set for Thursday evening April 17, 2025. It will be held at the Adam Street Community Center. Registration will begin at 5:30pm and the program will begin at 6:00pm
Color your plate with fruits and vegetables
Why fruits and vegetables are in different colors? “The color of fruits and vegetables is an important indicator of their nutrient content and their underlying health benefits” says Dr. Sumathi Venkatesh, a Health Specialist with Texas A&M
Warm-season vegetable gardening
Warm-season vegetables grow best when the weather is hot, and the risk of frost is gone. These plants need full sun and warm soil to grow well. Common warm-season vegetables include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans, okra,
Spring Art Stomp This Weekend in Downtown Brownwood
The highly anticipated Spring Art Stomp is just around the corner – this Saturday, March 29th! Hosted by Visit Brownwood, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Brown County and the Brownwood Art Association, this sip-and-stroll event promises
Fishing Reports 3/26/25
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of March 26: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 61 degrees; 0.33 feet below pool. Black bass to 7.86 pounds are
Howard Payne hosts three Spring Break trips
During HPU’s Spring Break from March 10-14, several students had the opportunity to travel with various HPU programs. Ten HPU students and seven faculty and staff members traveled to Honduras for a mission trip, the biology department
Sentences of 12 and 10 years handed down in district court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Robert Burnell Stanley pled guilty to the felony offense of Possession of