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City Council approves purchase of new $949,576 fire engine
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new fire engine for the amount of $949,576 from SMJ Equipment, LLC located in Spring, Texas. At the Jan. 23 meeting, the City
HPU group attends Mathematical Association of America meeting
Students and a faculty member from Howard Payne University’s Department of Mathematics attended the Texas Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in March. The meeting, held at Texas State University in San Marcos, featured
Daniel Price leaving Early after four seasons as head football coach
EARLY – After seven years at the school and four seasons as athletic director and head coach of the Early Longhorns football program, Daniel Price has stepped down from his duties to become the offensive coordinator at
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood Health Fair set for April 30
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is excited once again to bring free health screenings to you at the 2024 Community Health Fair. Taking care of our community is important to us. Join us, Tuesday, April 30, 10 a.m.
Mint Juleps – The Kentucky Derby – The Brownwood Library
Mint Juleps – The Kentucky Derby – The Brownwood Library by Mary Stanley What is the connection between the Mint Julep, The Kentucky Derby and the Library?! A very important event is coming up in Brownwood –
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Left-Handers and Aggies
The Good Book’s Chapter 6 of Matthew provides challenging specifics on living the good life, but verse three seems most daunting. It concerns the importance of maintaining a chasm between the works of the left and right hands,
Pride of Texas Shows brings carnival to Heartland Mall March 28-April 7
The Pride of Texas Shows recently posted the following information on its Facebook page: Early/Brownwood WE ARE HERE!! WE WILL BE AT HEARTLAND MALL FOR 2 WEEKS FROM MARCH 28-APRIL 7 OPEN DAILY FROM 5pm-11pm. Closed Sunday
Lady Lion Hannah Deen, Lady Dragons 4×100 relay to compete at Texas Relays
Brown County will be represented in a pair of events during the 96th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas. A nationally premier four-day high school, college
Two indictments for murder returned by Brown County Grand Jury in March
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the March 2024 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 19 true bills were returned against 17 persons. Among the true bills were two for murder – one for James
10u Bombers win Smash Bash tournament
10u Bombers took 1st place in the Smash Bash tournament this past weekend. They played a strong team from Dripping Springs in the championship, who had a strong pitcher in the circle. Kallie Atkinson led the way
DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Lady Dragons, Dragons secure district victories
BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons remained in firm control of the District 6-2A softball race with a 14-3 home victory over Coleman Tuesday. The Lady Dragons (13-8, 5-0) scored five runs in the first inning, led
Lady Lions’ season ends in bi-district round against Waxahachie Life, 3-1
MINERAL WELLS – The Brownwood Lady Lions’ postseason run proved to be a short one in 2024, as the Region I-4A bi-district round of the playoffs marked the culmination of the season following a 3-1 loss to
No. 8 Lions grind out 10th consecutive victory, 4-3 over Mineral Wells
The No. 8 Brownwood Lions continue to find ways to win as they stretched their string of consecutive victories to 10, remained undefeated in district, and expanded on their 6-4A lead with another 4-3 come-from-behind victory over
Emily Crawford, Brownwood City Manager, Elected President-Elect of the Texas City Management Association
The Brownwood City Council is pleased to announce that City Manager Emily Crawford has been elected President-Elect of the Texas City Management Association (TCMA). TCMA is a statewide organization dedicated to ethical leadership, professional development, and education
Lions, Lady Lions earn District 6-4A golf championships
ABILENE – The Brownwood Lions continued their dominant reign in 6-4A golf by capturing their third consecutive district team championship, while the Brownwood Lady Lions held on by a single stroke to claim the girls team title