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Lions conclude Brady tournament with 65-55 victory over San Angelo Central JV
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions concluded their stay at the Brady tournament Saturday with a 65-55 triumph over the San Angelo Central JV. Brownwood jumped out to a 21-13 advantage after one period, which stood at 34-31

2,000 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves at Greenleaf Cemetery
The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at Greenleaf Cemetery Saturday morning, followed the placement of 2,000 wreaths on the graves on military veterans. Matthew

Sentence handed down for Possession, Injury to Elderly
According to the office of District Attorney Micheal Murray, a felony case was recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court, Judge Mike Smith, presiding. Derek Lynn Cochran, on probation for the felony offense of Possession of a

Brown County Judge Shane Britton arrested on multiple alleged charges
According to the official website of the Brown County Jail, on Monday morning Brown County Judge Shane Britton was arrested in Brownwood on the following charges – tampering with evidence, hindering apprehension of a criminal suspect, tampering

Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing set for Dec. 9
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment shall conduct a public hearing for the following request at City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Center Ave, at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025:

Bryan Thompson, JP for Precinct 3, not seeking re-election
Brown County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Bryan Thompson, has announced he is not seeking re-election. His current term ends December 31st, 2026, at which time he will have served 20 years as Justice of the

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Unpacking SNAP Benefits – liberalism as government aid
As the federal government maintained a 43-day shutdown, marking the longest government shutdown in American history, the largest growing concern was the plausible depletion of SNAP benefits. A good portion of American citizens and a select number

Lake Brownwood water level climbs slightly with recent rains
Since the skies first opened this past Thursday, and parts of Brown County saw in the neighborhood of 5 inches of rain, the water level at Lake Brownwood has slowly been on the rise. As of 7:30

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Brixey and Gipson
Two head coaches, at least they’re head coaches at the moment, and one of them has received a special award and one of them needs to. Coby Gibson, Head Coach of Howard Payne University football, with a

Child Sex Offender from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for November
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Ismael Arias – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Nov. 24-30
Monday, Nov. 24 BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood at Comanche, 12:30 p.m. May vs. Seymour (at Breckenridge), 2:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL May at Hawley, 11:15 a.m. Abilene Christian at Zephyr, 1 p.m. *** Tuesday, Nov. 25 BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood

No. 24 Lady Lions capture Hamilton tournament championship with 44-32 victory over Comanche
HAMILTON – The No. 24 Brownwood Lady Lions overcame their first loss of the season to begin the Hamilton Hoopfest and went on the capture the tournament championship with a 44-32 victory over Comanche Saturday afternoon. Tied

WEEK 13 GRIDIRON REWIND: May, Richland Springs advance to six-man regional finals
MARBLE FALLS – The Class A Division I No. 3 May Tigers earned a berth in the Region IV championship game with a 72-24 victory over the Medina Bobcats Friday night. Lane Goodson fueled the Tiger attack

Zephyr Lady Bulldogs level record with 41-24 home win over Lingleville
ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs improved to 2-2 on the season with a 41-24 home victory over Lingleville Saturday. Zephyr led 10-6 after one quarter, 22-11 at halftime, and 29-19 heading to the fourth period. The

Lady Horns split final two games at Bangs basketball tournament
BANGS – The Early Lady Horns pushed their win streak to five games before falling in their Bangs tournament finale Saturday morning. On Friday, the Lady Horns outlasted Clyde, 57-52 in overtime, and then dropped a 46-32