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Lions baseball blanked at home by No. 4 Brock, 11-0
The Brownwood Lions slipped to 1-4 in District 6-4A baseball action, as the Brock Eagles posted their fifth straight league shutout, 11-0, Tuesday night at Morris Southall Field. Brock (16-3, 5-0), which has outscored its league foes
Tickets available for Howard Payne University’s Spring Sing on April 10
Howard Payne University students will perform in the annual Spring Sing competition, which will take place on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Mims Auditorium on the HPU campus. The public is invited to attend. Tickets
12-year sentence for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon among five handed down in 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. Kensley Nicole Gardner, on probation for the felony offense of Aggravated Assault with
Brownwood Community Garden Operations Report for March 2026
(Article written by Jan Green) The first part of March found us still cutting down and incorporating our cover crop, cereal rye, and counting down the days until that task would finally be completed. This took us
One championship, a third-place effort, and three consolation titles for BHS tennis
The Brownwood High tennis team hosted its own tournament Tuesday, where the Lions and Lady Lions earned one championship, three consolation titles and added a third-place performance. Ashlyn Bundick and Blake Hutchins continued their string of mixed
Public Invited to Exhibit Opening for “Our Four-Footed Friends”
The Brownwood Art Association is inviting the public to attend the opening reception for a new exhibit at the Brownwood Art Center, 215 Fisk, this Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 pm. This event is free, and light
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: March 3
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 03/03/26, at approximately 0128 hours, Deputies Ethan Fox and John Geis were dispatched to CR 606, Brownwood, Tx 76801 regarding a Burglary. Deputies made contact
Azusa Pacific University names HPU’s Dale Meinecke Vice President for Advancement
Azusa, Calif.—Azusa Pacific University President Adam J. Morris, PhD, named Brownwood, Texas, resident Dale Meinecke, PhD, as vice president for advancement following a four-month nationwide search. Meinecke assumes the role effective May 4, 2026. With more than 20 years of
The Limeliters to perform at the Lyric Theatre March 7
The Lyric shared the following information on social media: This Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., experience an evening of timeless folk music with The Limeliters. Formed in 1959 during the height of the American folk revival,
10-year sentence for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender handed down in 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. Brian Lavoun Housand, on probation for the felony offense of Failure to Register
Storm Spotter Class set for March 21 at HPU’s Newman Hall
The National Weather Service and Brownwood Amateur Radio Club are hosting a Skywarn Storm Spotter Class at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21 at Howard Payne University’s Newman Hall. Amateur radio operators, law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, city
THE IDLE AMERICAN: My Uncle Mort and bat houses
My Uncle Mort sometimes has “bats in his belfry.” Fact is, he’s heard such second, third and fourth-hand opinions so many times that he’s begun research about these flying mammals. Now, he swells with pride when he hears
HPU’s Lajeana Long recognized as Faculty Member of the Month
Howard Payne University’s Lajeana Long, assistant professor of nursing at HPU, was selected as Faculty Member of the Month. “Lajeana is a highly engaged educator whose commitment to student success extends far beyond the classroom,” said Dr.
Proposed Weather Radar Presented to Commissioners
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, a proposed new weather radar system was presented. Dr. Brian Hirth of Texas Tech University, spoke to the Commissioners about current weather radars in West Texas, and the
Zephyr All-District Basketball Selections
The following are the 25-A all-district basketball selections for the Zephyr Bulldogs and Zephyr Lady Bulldogs for the 2025-26 season. The Bulldogs finished the year with a 27-10 record, went undefeated in district en route to the