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Court Records 12/19/25
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from December 12 through December 18: Keith, Jacob Paul, Theft of Property < $100 Keith, Jacob Paul, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Maxwell, Lily Katelin, Failure to

LETTERS TO SANTA: Bangs JB Stephens Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:

Brookesmith ISD hosts ‘Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe’
The holidays are here! As a special service for kids, Brookesmith ISD is hosting the “Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe.” Children in grades Kindergarten through 12 have the opportunity to choose and purchase low-cost, high-quality gifts for mom, dad,

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: The U.S. and Venezuela – state of play in the oil industry
The United States Department of War has authorized increased military activity against Venezuelan drug traffickers, as well as stationing military aircraft and warships along Venezuela’s coast. U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan Leader Maduro remain in contention

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Dec. 18
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On December 12, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, took a walk-in regarding Forgery. I spoke with the victim, information was gathered, and a report was made.

City of Early announces Christmas, New Year’s schedule alterations
All City of Early non-emergency offices will be closed on December 24 & 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Sanitation services will run as follows: • Tuesday, December 23: Residential collection will operate as usual. • Thursday,

Richland Springs unable to prevent Jayton repeat, capture elusive 10th state title in 99-54 defeat
ARLINGTON – A historic performance kept the Richland Springs Coyotes from expanding on their record number of six-man state championships as the quest for No. 10 was derailed by the Jayton Jaybirds, who instead earned a second

Texas Increases Opportunities For Kinship Foster Families
HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) recently increased opportunities for Texans to foster family members by eliminating 195 burdensome and unnecessary rules.

HOOPS ROUNDUP: May, Early girls add to win totals
May Lady Tigers 71, Newcastle 19 MAY – The May Lady Tigers moved to 4-0 on the season with a 71-19 home victory over Newcastle Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers led 18-9 after one quarter, 35-16 at

Lions withstand Dublin, 62-57, for initial victory under new head coach Jorden Young
Three games into his first season as head basketball coach at Brownwood, the Lions collected their initial victory of the Jorden Young coaching era and 2025-26 campaign, 62-57 over Dublin Tuesday night at Warren Gym. The Lions

No. 24 Lady Lions notch third straight lopsided win to start season, 66-35 over Lampasas
The No. 24 Brownwood Lady Lions secured their third consecutive lopsided victory to open the 2025-26 basketball campaign, handing the previously-unbeaten Lampasas Lady Badgers their first defeat, 66-35, Tuesday night at Warren Gym. “We were flying around

Work begins at site of future Shops on Commerce
During Tuesday afternoon’s meeting of the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board of Directors, Deputy City Manager Ray Tipton stated that site work is underway at the Shops on Commerce. “They did start site work late last week,”

Brown County Clerk Sharon Ferguson not seeking another term
Brown County Clerk Sharon Ferguson has opted not to run for another term in office in the March 3, 2026 primary election. Ferguson issued the following statement in an email, “After 39 years of working in the

Vicky Godfrey Jenkins announces candidacy for Brown County Clerk
Vicky Jenkins, a lifelong Brown County resident, was born and raised locally and graduated from Blanket High School in 1995. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in English from

Voting open for Grand Marshal for Dec. 4 Christmas Parade
Voting Open for Grand Marshal for Christmas Parade It’s that time of year again for festivities, shopping and fun friends and family time with the ones we love. Our annual Christmas Parade is coming December 4 beginning