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THE IDLE AMERICAN: Weary of it all
I’m weary of TV and Internet ads, namely those promising more than is usually delivered. My focus today is largely on outlandish appeals thrust upon us by lawyers and political candidates. (If lawyers omitted references to 18-wheelers, their
No. 12 Lady Lions fend off No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39
JUNCTION – The No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions held on down the stretch to defeat No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39, in a Class 4A Top 15 non-district neutral site battle here Monday night. The Lady Lions (13-3)
Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the reinstatement of a burn ban in Brown County. The burn ban has been off for a couple of months following heavy rains in
WEEK 12 GRIDIRON REWIND: Richland Springs marches on, campaigns end for Blanket, San Saba
Richland Springs 62, Calvert 0 BLUM – The Class A Division II No. 3 Richland Springs Coyotes rolled to a 62-0 bi-district victory over the Calvert Trojans Thursday night, kicking off the postseason portion of their quest
SECOND-ROUND FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
SECOND-ROUND FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS Class 4A Division I Region I Area Round Brownwood (7-4) vs. Canyon (7-4) 7 p.m. Friday at Odessa’s Ratliff Stadium *** Class 1A Division I Region IV Semifinals May (10-1) vs. Medina (9-2)
Goldthwaite outlasts Maud in 5 OTs, 36-34, to secure bi-district title
ENNIS – In a rematch of a postseason route from a year ago, the Goldthwaite Eagles were pushed to the brink by the Maud Cardinals, but survived by a 36-34 count in five overtimes to earn a
Bangs eliminated in opening round of playoffs by Tom Bean, 38-12
GRANBURY – The Bangs Dragons’ first trip to the postseason since 2022 ended in the Class 2A Division I Region II bi-district round of the playoffs with a 38-12 loss to the Tom Bean Tomcats Friday night.
Season ends for Early in first round with 50-36 loss to preseason Top 10 Holliday
CLYDE – The Early Longhorns’ turnaround featured a share of the District 5-3A Division II championship and the No. 1 playoff seed in their first season under Marvin Wilson, but the preseason No. 7 Holliday Eagles chalked
No. 3 May advances to second round with 70-22 victory at Gorman
GORMAN – The Class A Division I No. 3 May Tigers, fresh off their first district championship since 2021, added a bi-district crown to the trophy case with a 70-22 victory at District 13 runner-up Gorman Friday
May Lady Tigers improve to 3-0 with 61-17 victory at Meridian
MERIDIAN – The May Lady Tigers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 61-17 road victory over Meridian Friday afternoon. May led 21-7 after one quarter, 38-13 at halftime, and 49-15 through three frames. Jordan Gerhardt
Pfluger Fly-By: November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. This week, I was back in Washington
LUKE CLAYTON: Hits-and-Misses to Remember
Written By Luke Clayton I was setting among a group of very veteran outdoorsmen at an event this past weekend and the subject of great shots made and missed while hunting through the years was brought up.
After slow start, Lions dismantle Big Spring, 51-7, for fourth straight bi-district crown
ABILENE – The Brownwood Lions’ Friday night path to a fourth consecutive Class 4A Division I Region I bi-district championship was reminiscent of the team’s journey to a 17th straight postseason berth – a sluggish start followed
SIDELINE SCENES: Brownwood vs. Big Spring
This week’s extra gallery includes post-game trophy pics and sideline shots of the Lions, as well as the band, cheerleaders, Lion Crew and Lionettes:
No. 25 Lady Lions rout Merkel, 63-16, to open home slate
Two outings, two victories of 47 points by the Class 4A No. 25 Brownwood Lady Lions basketball team. In Friday afternoon’s home opener at Warren Gym, the Lady Lions followed Tuesday’s season-opening 58-11 triumph at Class 5A