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Lions earn 23 All-District 4-4A Division I football accolades

The District 4-4A Division I runner-up Brownwood Lions earned 23 all-district football accolades, as the roster was released following league champion Stephenville’s appearance in the Class 4A Division I state championship game Friday against Kilgore. Leading the

LUKE CLAYTON: This Week in the Outdoors

Winter weather has finally arrived in the Lone Star State and with it came that long awaited influx of waterfowl that has been a bit slow in arriving. Those fat mallards and pintails that have been eating

No. 12 Lady Lions knock off 5A No. 10 Abilene Wylie, 50-35, for sixth straight win

The Class 4A No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions pushed their win streak to a season-best six games with a 50-35 home victory over Class 5A No. 10 Abilene Wylie Friday afternoon at Warren Gym. Tied at 5

LETTERS TO SANTA: Coggin Elementary

The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:

HPU Announces Office Closure for Christmas and New Year Holidays

Howard Payne University will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. HPU’s Office of

Court Records 12/19/25

The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from December 12 through December 18: Keith, Jacob Paul, Theft of Property < $100 Keith, Jacob Paul, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Maxwell, Lily Katelin, Failure to

Lions stretch win streak to three games, 88-54 at Llano

LLANO – The Brownwood Lions stretched their win streak with three games with an 88-54 road victory over Llano Tuesday afternoon. The Lions (3-2) led 14-9 after one quarter, 46-26 at halftime, and 70-37 through three periods.

DPS Increases Traffic Enforcement for Thanksgiving

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov.

Voting open for Grand Marshal for Dec. 4 Christmas Parade

Voting Open for Grand Marshal For Christmas Parade It’s that time of year again for festivities, shopping and fun friends and family time with the ones we love. Our annual Christmas Parade is coming December 4 beginning

Council OKs applying for grant for bullet-resistant components for Law Enforcement vehicles

During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a resolution to apply for a grant from the Office of the Governor for bullet-resistant components for Law Enforcement vehicles. On Oct. 15, the Governor’s office made funding

Howard Payne announces new $6 million Tennis Center

Construction will soon begin on a new $6 million Tennis Center for Howard Payne University Athletics with a lead gift of $4 million given by alumni Ronnie ’83 and Teri ’83 Andrews, of Houston. The state-of-the-art facility

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Nov. 25

The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday, November 24, 2025, at approximately 0946, Brown County Deputies were dispatched to CR 200 in Brownwood, TX in reference to a crisis intervention report.

THE IDLE AMERICAN: Tire-kicking end in sight?

How used cars are marketed shouldn’t matter to my ancient Uncle Mort. After all, he swore off use of traditional transportation in the late 1900s when they started pricing gasoline in dollars instead of cents. Now, he motors

Legacy Luncheon at HPU thanks supporters and celebrates three new scholarships

Howard Payne University hosted alumni and friends on November 22 at the Legacy Luncheon, a special event celebrating the impact scholarships and giving have on students and the campus. During the program, gratitude for support was expressed