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HOOPS ROUNDUP: Brookesmith girls, Zephyr boys and girls, and May boys and girls finish weekend with wins
Zephyr Lady Bulldogs 35, Gorman 31 ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs captured the championship of their own tournament Saturday with a 35-31 victory over Gorman. The Lady Bulldogs led 9-7 after one quarter, 22-16 at halftime,

2,000 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves at Greenleaf Cemetery
The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at Greenleaf Cemetery Saturday morning, followed the placement of 2,000 wreaths on the graves on military veterans. Matthew

Lions conclude Brady tournament with 65-55 victory over San Angelo Central JV
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions concluded their stay at the Brady tournament Saturday with a 65-55 triumph over the San Angelo Central JV. Brownwood jumped out to a 21-13 advantage after one period, which stood at 34-31

Sentence handed down for Possession, Injury to Elderly
According to the office of District Attorney Micheal Murray, a felony case was recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court, Judge Mike Smith, presiding. Derek Lynn Cochran, on probation for the felony offense of Possession of a

Lions upend Grape Creek, 53-44, in Brady tournament opener
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions returned to the win column in the first game at the Brady tournament Thursday, knocking off Grape Creek, 53-44. The Lions (6-5) led 20-9 after one quarter, 30-27 at halftime, and 42-32

HPU’s Moot Court team receives honors at the American Moot Court Regional Competition
Howard Payne University’s Moot Court Team recently competed in and received several honors at the American Moot Court Association Regional Competition at the University of Akron Law School in Akron, Ohio. Katelyn Turner, senior Guy D. Newman

Brown County 4-H News: Dec. 11
December 2025 December 13th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns December 14th– Rabbit Club

Ask an Expert: Six Tips for Holiday Spending
According to The National Retail Federation, American consumers spent $655.8 billion on the holidays (excluding automobiles, gasoline and restaurants) in 2016. Consumer spending is expected to increase by up to 4 percent this holiday season. Determining how

Inaugural Yuletide Express: A Vintage Christmas Journey set for Dec. 13
The Lehnis Railroad Museum & Visitor Center and Visit Brownwood, in partnership with the City of Brownwood, announce the launch of Yuletide Express: A Vintage Christmas Journey, a new annual holiday event beginning this year. The event

Spain Study Abroad trip provides immersive experiences for HPU students
This coming summer, Howard Payne University students will have the unique opportunity to study abroad in Seville, Spain for a month-long immersive experience. The program is designed to transform both the academic and personal lives of the

Fishing Reports 12/10/25
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of December 10: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 57 degrees; 2.56 feet below pool. Black bass to 7.84 pounds are good


U13 Hotspurs capture North Texas Soccer State Championship
The U13 Hotspurs girls capped off an unforgettable weekend by bringing home the North Texas Soccer State Championship title. The championship match was a battle from start to finish, stretching through two 35-minute halves, two intense 10-minute

Early Belles ring bells for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
Members of the Early Belles recently volunteered as bell ringers at Hobby Lobby for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Pictured below from Tuesday night are Brynlee McDermott, Aisy McCleery, Isabella Quebe, and Director Farrah Fulton. Also

Thomas Lee Stalcup, descendant of four veterans buried at Greenleaf, to speak during Wreaths Across America
Brownwood’s Daughters of the Republic of Texas will pay tribute to 2,000 Texas heroes this Saturday, Dec.13, 10 a.m., when they lead community members in laying wreaths on Brown County veteran’s graves at historic Greenleaf Cemetery. To