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THE IDLE AMERICAN: One grateful guy
The Holy Bible teaches that it is more blessed to give than receive. Many folks along the way have–through various ways–expanded boundaries of giving. Someone campaigning for increased giving to the church reminded that “the Lord also accepts
LETTERS TO SANTA: Northwest Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
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
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