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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,
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.
Bangs Dragons well represented on 5-2A Division I all-district football roster
The Bangs Dragons, who finished third in the District 5-2A Division I football standings, were well represented on the all-district roster, which was released Thursday after district champion Hamilton went on to capture the Class 2A Division
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
Four sentenced in 35th 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. Amber Dawn Quick, on probation for two separate felony offenses of Possession of
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Nov. 17-23
Tuesday, Nov. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL Lampasas at Brownwood, 5:45 p.m. Early at Bangs, 5:15 p.m. Veribest at Brookesmith, 5:30 p.m. Newcastle at May, 6 p.m. Zephyr at Abilene Christian, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL Dublin at Brownwood, 7:15
Jackets basketball off to best start at 5-0 after two more weekend home victories
The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets are off to the best start in the history of the men’s basketball program as they kept their flawless record intact over the weekend with victories at the Brownwood Coliseum over the
Lady Horns bounce back from first loss with 63-52 road win over Hico
HICO – The Early Lady Horns improved to 2-1 on the young basketball season Saturday afternoon with a 63-52 road victory over previously undefeated Hico. Early led Hico (2-1) by a 17-7 count after one quarter, 30-25
HPU football season concludes with 65-9 loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor
The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets wrapped up their first season under head Coby Gipson Saturday at Gordon Wood Stadium with a 65-9 loss to American Southwest Conference rival Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Yellow Jackets finished the year with
Lions basketball season starts with road losses at Benbrook, Lampasas
The Brownwood Lions’ first basketball season under new head coach Jorden Young began over the weekend, with losses to Benbrook Friday and Lampasas Saturday. In Friday’s 76-69 loss at Benbrook, Brownwood trailed 26-18 after one quarter, 43-35
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