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Brownwood’s three splash pads to open May 1
City of Brownwood will activate all three splash pads beginning May 1, 2024. Each location will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and expected to remain activated through October. The City strategically placed the
MICHAEL BUNKER: Someone Open a Window
If you ever drive around downtown… any downtown, if you’re paying attention, you’ll notice something interesting. Did you ever notice that in the old buildings, anything built from the late 1800s to the end of World War
State track meet schedule finalized for Brown County’s 14 entrants
The schedule for the UIL Track and Field State Championships, slated for Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4 at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has been finalized,
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
Temporary one-lane closure of westbound US 67 set to begin Wednesday
Wednesday through Thursday, March 27-28, Texas Department of Transportation’s contractor will close the right lane of US 67 for placement of concrete traffic barrier between Coleman County Road 100 and Brown County Road 176. This will be
City Council approves Downtown Master Plan
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the Downtown Master Plan. Freese & Nichols has been working with the City of Brownwood since February 2023 on development of a new Downtown Master Plan. Through
Four sentenced in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release on Tuesday regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Jeffrey Hedt pled guilty to the felony offense of Failure
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Leave it to the Aggies
Texas A&M University–a major educational institution respected throughout the world–emerged unscathed from a litany of “Aggie jokes” that were shared for decades, though not so much now. They were, of course–exactly that–jokes. Actually, they likely
Lady Lions yield 10 runs in third inning of 12-0 loss at Graham
GRAHAM – The Brownwood Lady Lions were unable to put together back-to-back District 6-4A softball victories as they dropped a 12-0 decision to the Graham Lady Blues Monday night. Brownwood (7-10, 1-2) trailed 2-0 going into the
Lions, Lady Lions both in first place halfway through District 6-4A golf tournament
ABILENE – Halfway through the 36-hole, two-day District 6-4A golf tournament, both the Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions find themselves in first place in the team standings. The Lions, on Monday at Diamondback Golf Course, carded a