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Fifteen months into the job, Emily Fulton making her mark as Early band director
EARLY – As a December 2024 graduate of Abilene Christian University, Emily Fulton knew she eventually wanted to be a head band director. She didn’t expect it to happen so soon. The 23-year-old Fourney native was hired
Lady Lions 4×200, 4×400 relays advance to finals of Texas Relays, 4×100 to compete Saturday
AUSTIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions 4×200 and 4×400 relay teams on Friday qualified for the Division I High School Girls finals of the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, which will be run Saturday at Mike A.
Multi-talented Connor Benoist finds home as Early assistant band director
EARLY – When Connor Benoist was a Florence High School student, Benoist got paid for helping tutor his classmates. Sort of. “I used to tutor my friends in math,” said Benoist, who is in his first year
Lions procure outright 5-4A soccer championship with PK shootout victory over Stephenville
The last time the Brownwood Lions secured an outright district soccer championship, Michael Westerman was on the field, but as a player. Friday night at Gordon Wood Stadium, the fifth-year head coach for the Lions guided the
Spiller Requests More Time For Electrical Line Project
State Representative David Spiller has requested more time for the selection of the route of a proposed electrical power line that would run through the District 68 that he represents in the Texas Legislature. Oncor Power has
Library partners with nonprofit to offer classes in 3D printing
The Brownwood Public Library, in partnership with a local nonprofit organization called Soldier’s Cross, is offering classes on beginner, intermediate advanced levels in 3D Design and Printing. The first session of beginner classes was recently completed, and
Bangs’ Dr. Josh Martin named lone finalist for Maypearl ISD Superintendent
After a final interview earlier this week, the Maypearl ISD Board of Trustees voted to name Bangs ISD Superintendent Dr. Josh Martin as the lone finalist for the district’s Superintendent position. Texas law requires school districts to
Court Records 3/6/26
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from February 27 through March 5: Hazael Alvarado and Vega Barron Barron Hunter Scott Doud and Deanna Christine
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: March 6
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 3/5/26, at approximately 1513 hours, Deputy Hopson responded to Blarney Dr for a Theft report. The victim advised approximately 120 feet of AWG 3/0 wire
Bangs Lady Dragons place third, Dragons come in fifth at Hico Relays
HICO – The Bangs Lady Dragons placed third as a team, while the Bangs Dragons came in fifth in the final team standings at the Hico Relays on Thursday. Leading the effort for the Lady Dragons was
Lions foiled by 6A foes San Angelo Central, Copperas Cove at Abilene baseball tournament
ABILENE – Facing a pair of Class 6A opponents to start the Abilene baseball tournament Thursday, the Brownwood Lions twice came up on the short end of the final tally. The Lions began tournament play Thursday with
Lady Lions track team captures second meet title in a row at 5A Burleson
BURLESON – Soggy conditions couldn’t slow down the reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions Thursday, as they secured a second straight meet championship at the Steve Goben Invitational, hosted by Class 5A
Lions track and field team earns fourth-place finish at Comanche Tribe Relays
COMANCHE – The Brownwood Lions finished fourth in the final team standings at the Comanche Tribe Relays Thursday, generating 80 points. The Lions trailed only meet champion Hamilton (209.5 points), runner-up Goldthwaite (92), and third-place Tolar (90).