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LUKE CLAYTON: A Christmas Buck
I love spending time in the fall and winter woods hunting deer and venison, when properly handled in the field and prepared for the table, is one of my favorite meats. This season has been a “different”

TexasBank Holiday Classic Girls Schedule
Monday, Dec. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Brownwood Coliseum, Warren Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Junior High *** GIRLS BIG SCHOOL DIVISION Pool A – Brownwood, Georgetown East View, Waco Connally, Jarrell Pool B – Hereford, Little River Academy, FW


TexasBank Holiday Classic Boys Schedule
Monday, Dec. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Brownwood Coliseum, Warren Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Junior High *** BOYS GOLD DIVISION Pool A – Brownwood, Bryan Rudder, Big Spring Pool B – Gatesville, Alvarado, Garland Lakeview Centennial Pool C –

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

THE IDLE AMERICAN: One grateful guy
The Holy Bible teaches that it is more blessed to give than receive. Many folks along the way have–through various ways–expanded boundaries of giving. Someone campaigning for increased giving to the church reminded that “the Lord also accepts

No. 11 Lady Lions run win streak to seven with 56-44 triumph over 20-win 6A Odessa Permian
STERLING CITY – The Class 4A No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions ran their win streak to seven games Monday afternoon with a 56-44 neutral site victory over Class 6A Odessa Permian. The Lady Lions (15-3) shot 40

Sheriff’s Report – December 22, 2025
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office on December 22, 2025: *** On Friday, December 19, 2025, at 08:54 hours, Brown County Deputy Sheriff TJ Harrell was dispatched to FM 3100, Brown

Commissioners Create Indigent Defense Cash Deposit
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners, approval was given to the creation of an Indigent Defense Cash Deposit. The County Budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year included $932,000 for the Indigent Defense Expense fund. According

Following third round playoff run last year, Lions soccer eyes greater success in 2026
Despite a fourth-place finish in District 5-4A and 7-12-2 overall record, the Brownwood Lions caught fire in the postseason and advanced to the third round of the playoffs. With a solid nucleus returning from the 2025 team,

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

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Realignment
I feel a little bit stupid I guess because I was under the impression that the UIL could keep a secret as long as anyone I’ve ever heard of – until now. Now this is a realignment

Greenleaf Christmas Wreaths Now Available for 2026
Are Christmas light drives through town part of your holiday tradition? You might think about adding a daytime drive through Greenleaf Cemetery to your Yuletide schedule to boost your Christmas spirit. Doesn’t sound likely to enhance your

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

Lions earn 23 All-District 4-4A Division I football accolades
The District 4-4A Division I runner-up Brownwood Lions earned 23 all-district football accolades, as the roster was released following league champion Stephenville’s appearance in the Class 4A Division I state championship game Friday against Kilgore. Leading the