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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

PHOTOS: Christmas Under the Stars Downtown Parade 2025
More than 150 images from Thursday night’s annual holiday event, courtesy of Dee Hail – Be Okay Photography. If you missed the parade, a replay of the KOXE live stream can be found here.

No. 20 Lubbock Cooper Liberty hands No. 13 Lady Lions 66-42 loss at Lorena tournament
LORENA – Following a 60-29 victory over College Station to start the Lorena tournament earlier Thursday, the No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions were handed a 66-42 loss by No. 20 Lubbock Cooper Liberty Thursday night. Brownwood led

HOOPS ROUNDUP: May boys and girls, Blanket boys, Zephyr girls, Brookesmith girls notch tourney wins
May Tigers 64, Bluff Dale 38 HUCKABAY – The May Tigers moved to 2-0 on the season with a 64-38 victory Thursday morning at Bluff Dale in their first game at the Huckabay tournament. May led 17-2

Brownwood Fire Department responds to structure fire in 3700 block of US 377 South
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Thursday night: The Brownwood Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 3703 ½ US 377 in Brownwood at 9:56 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. Upon

Early boys nip Brownwood, 86-85 in double OT, in Dublin tournament opener for both teams
DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lions and Early Longhorns battled through double-overtime in their Dublin basketball tournament opener Thursday afternoon, with the Longhorns coming out on top, 86-85. Brownwood led Early 16-13 after one quarter, the Longhorns grabbed

Holiday Fraud Prevention with Texas Senior Medicare Patrol
The holiday season is officially upon us. From holiday shopping to traveling to see loved ones, there is plenty to get done and TXSMP is here with you every step of the way. The holidays are prime

Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 4
December 2025 December 4th- Extension Office closing early for Christmas parade, 3pm December 6th– Brown

No. 13 Lady Lions open Lorena tournament with 60-29 win over 5A College Station
LORENA – The Class 4A No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions rebounded from just their second loss of the season with a resounding 60-29 victory over Class 5A College Station to kick off Lorena tournament action Thursday morning.

Howard Payne raises $1.26 million on GivingTuesday
Howard Payne University surpassed this year’s GivingTuesday goals of raising $750,000 from 400 supporters. The total given on Tuesday, December 2, was $1,265,075 from 425 supporters across 21 states. Donations during the one-day giving event were provided

UPON REVIEW: Extra extra – ‘Newsies’ takes Bangs High to new heights
Article by Brae Foust When it comes to Disney-based musicals, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? If you said out loud ‘Newsies,’ I think it’s safe to say you would be one of only