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Brookesmith One-Act Play earns bi-district championship
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Brookesmith High School students traveled to Marble Falls to participate in the Bi-District One-Act-Play competition. Brookesmith High School students won the Bi-District contest, in addition to Aidyn Barnett and Aryn Ribble each
Court Records 4/2/26
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from March 27 through April 1: Christopher Don Eaton and Jennifer Rena Sanders Jon David Temple and Kristen
Lady Horns belt four HRs, extend win streak to 13 with 19-1 triumph over Comanche
COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns softball team remained undefeated in District 8-3A action and pushed their win streak to 13 with a 19-1 victory at Comanche Wednesday. The Lady Horns (21-4, 10-0) scored eight runs in
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: March 17
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 0046 hours, Brown County Deputy Sheriff Steven Trevino was dispatched to the Block of West US 67, Brownwood, Texas
BISD Board Report for March 16
The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Board President Michael Cloy called the session to order and gave the invocation. Coggin sixth-grade students
BMDD: New playscape equipment at Riverside Park anticipated in 4-6 weeks
During Tuesday afternoon’s meeting of the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board of Directors, Deputy City Manager Ray Tipton shared with the Board that a contract for the new playscape equipment at Riverside Park had been signed, and
Bangs Nursing & Rehab residents receive Culpepper & Merriweather Circus tickets
Big smiles and exciting news at Bangs Nursing & Rehab! City Council member Greg Parrott stopped by for a special visit and surprised residents with tickets to the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus coming to town on March
Crimestoppers seeks information on burglary and thefts near Cross Cut
Crimestoppers shared the following information with BrownwoodNews.com: A Burglary of Habitation and thefts occurred at a rural property in the 5300 block of FM 2940 near Cross Cut in northwest Brown County between February 9 and March
HPU grad Jared Huntley mobilizing church planting in military communities
While serving in the U.S. Army for six years, Jared Huntley developed a passion to minister to those who have sacrificed much in service to their nation, and he’s planted three churches in the last decade, two
HPU commends 238 students for academic success for the fall 2025 semester
Howard Payne University recognized 238 students for their academic excellence during the fall 2025 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be
Riverside Park hosts Open Heaven Praise & Worship Event
This past weekend, Riverside Park became a place of unity, worship, and spiritual renewal as the community gathered for the Open Heaven Praise & Worship Event, hosted by FaithWorks Legacy founder The event brought together people from
BISD Board of Trustees receives Texas Academic Performance Report
During Monday night’s meeting, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees received the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2024-25 school year. TAPR pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each
Four Brownwood Lions earn all-district basketball accolades
Four members of the Brownwood Lions basketball team earned all-district recognition from the coaches of District 6-4A. Landing on the first team was Cannon Calvert, while Durham Brown was a second-team selection. Receiving honorable mention were Carson
County Selects New Emergency Information Provider
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, selection of a new provider of emergency messages, alerts, and warnings was made. Cliff Karnes, the Brown County Emergency Management Coordinator, presented to the Commissioners data from three
Bluebonnet Relays return Thursday, Friday after one-year hiatus
After a one-year absence the Bluebonnet Relays return to Gordon Wood Stadium this week, with the small school division competing Thursday and the big school division taking place Friday. The meet was not held in Brownwood last