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Bundick, Hutchins advance to regionals in mixed doubles, Lions place second in overall team award
STEPHENVILLE – The two-day District 6-4A tennis tournament concluded Wednesday as Brownwood will be sending one entry to the Region I-4A tournament in Lubbock April 20-21. The No. 1 seed mixed doubles team of Ashlyn Bundick and

Brownwood splash pads now open for the season
The City of Brownwood posted the following information on social media Wednesday: The community splash pads are now open for the season! Each splash pad is located at a park near an elementary school, making these locations

Lions, Lady Lions soccer moved to more challenging District 8-4A for next season
The UIL on Wednesday revealed its soccer realignment for 2026-27, and the Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions will have much tougher roads to district championships the next two seasons. No longer is Brownwood in District 5-4A, and

Male allegedly threatening people with handgun arrested on multiple charges after foot pursuit
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Brownwood police officers were dispatched to 1500 Terrace Drive on a report of a male threatening people

Lady Lions softball wallops Llano, 21-3, behind 12-run inning
The Brownwood Lady Lions exploded for a season-high in runs, walloping Class 3A Llano by a 21-3 count Tuesday night in non-district softball action. Brownwood (11-7) scored a dozen runs in the bottom of the second inning,

Lions soccer clinches share of first district title since 2013 with 2-0 triumph at Gatesville
GATESVILLE – After placing fourth in the final District 5-4A soccer standings a year ago, the Brownwood Lions earned at least a share of their first league title since 2013 with a 2-0 victory at Gatesville Tuesday

Kelton, Becktold, Hunter, Jenkins and King among primary winners
Story by Derrick Stuckly / Photos by Steve Nash With 31 contested races on the Republican ballot for the Brown County March 3 Primary, three of the three-person battles were decided without a needing a runoff, while

County Judge, Precinct 4 County Commissioner races headed for runoffs
Story by Derrick Stuckly / Photos by Steve Nash Two of the races in the Republican portion of March 3 Primary election will continue, as runoff elections will take place for Brown County Judge and Precinct 4

No. 16 Lady Lions secure share of second straight district soccer title with a 5-0 win at Gatesville
GATESVILLE – The No. 16 Brownwood Lady Lions secured no worse than a share of their second consecutive District 5-4A soccer championship with a 5-0 road victory over Gatesville Tuesday night. The ninth win in a row

One championship, a third-place effort, and three consolation titles for BHS tennis
The Brownwood High tennis team hosted its own tournament Tuesday, where the Lions and Lady Lions earned one championship, three consolation titles and added a third-place performance. Ashlyn Bundick and Blake Hutchins continued their string of mixed

Public Invited to Exhibit Opening for “Our Four-Footed Friends”
The Brownwood Art Association is inviting the public to attend the opening reception for a new exhibit at the Brownwood Art Center, 215 Fisk, this Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 pm. This event is free, and light

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: March 3
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 03/03/26, at approximately 0128 hours, Deputies Ethan Fox and John Geis were dispatched to CR 606, Brownwood, Tx 76801 regarding a Burglary. Deputies made contact

Azusa Pacific University names HPU’s Dale Meinecke Vice President for Advancement
Azusa, Calif.—Azusa Pacific University President Adam J. Morris, PhD, named Brownwood, Texas, resident Dale Meinecke, PhD, as vice president for advancement following a four-month nationwide search. Meinecke assumes the role effective May 4, 2026. With more than 20 years of

The Limeliters to perform at the Lyric Theatre March 7
The Lyric shared the following information on social media: This Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., experience an evening of timeless folk music with The Limeliters. Formed in 1959 during the height of the American folk revival,

10-year sentence for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender handed down in district court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Brian Lavoun Housand, on probation for the felony offense of Failure to Register