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‘120 Years of Impact’ highlighted at annual Chamber banquet
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com With a theme of “120 Years of Impact,” the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday night at the Brownwood Event Center. Stephen Haynes
Fifteen months into the job, Emily Fulton making her mark as Early band director
EARLY – As a December 2024 graduate of Abilene Christian University, Emily Fulton knew she eventually wanted to be a head band director. She didn’t expect it to happen so soon. The 23-year-old Fourney native was hired
Lady Lions suffer third one-run loss in district play, 2-1 to Glen Rose
The Brownwood Lady Lions left 10 base runners stranded, and were unable to push across the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh inning despite loading the bases with one out in a 2-1 loss to
Multi-talented Connor Benoist finds home as Early assistant band director
EARLY – When Connor Benoist was a Florence High School student, Benoist got paid for helping tutor his classmates. Sort of. “I used to tutor my friends in math,” said Benoist, who is in his first year
No. 21 Dodd City ends No. 20 May Lady Tigers’ postseason run, 46-36
AZLE – The No. 20 May Lady Tigers bowed out of the playoffs in the Class A Division I Region III semifinals with a 46-36 loss to No. 21 Dodd City Tuesday night. May (29-8) reached the
Zephyr Bulldogs roll past Abbott, 67-50, for bi-district championship
HICO – The District 25-A champion Zephyr Bulldogs opened their postseason run with a 67-50 victory over the Abbott Panthers Tuesday night in Class A Division I Region IV bi-district playoff action. With the win, Zephyr (27-9)
Bangs Dragons earn first bi-district basketball title since 2014 with 52-49 win over Ozona
SAN ANGELO – Competing in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, the Bangs Dragons captured their first bi-district championship since 2014 with a 52-49 triumph over the Ozona Lions Tuesday night at Angelo State University.
Brown County Grand Jury Indictments February 2026
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the February 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 23 true bills were returned against 23 persons. Those indicted were: Joshua Alfredo Carbajal – Ct. 1: Failure to register
Wheels That Move The World returns March 14
The City of Brownwood and the Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum announce the return of the annual Wheels That Move the World event on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This signature
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Feb. 24
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On February 20, 2026, at 0916 hours, Deputy Hayden Donahoo was dispatched to a Found Property call at Main St in Brownwood, Tx 76801. Information and
Brownwood moving forward in pursuit of possible $1 million grant for downtown
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant program application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Downtown Revitalization Program and authorizing the
NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Tip-Off Festival March 10
The NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Tournament is inviting the public to the “Tournament Tip-Off Festival” being held at 6:00pm March 10th at the Brownwood Event Center! This festival is FREE to all and l will feature a
Lion golfers fire team score of 354 at Wimberley
WIMBERLEY – The Brownwood Lions posted a 354 team score Monday at the Rattler Spring Classic hosted by San Marcos High School and played at the Double J Ranch Golf Course in Wimberley Will Stewardson and Peyton
THE IDLE AMERICAN: An Aggie who done good
He’s likely been a “forward thinker” since “diaper days” some 80 years ago. Glenn Dromgoole–my friend of almost 60 years–probably can trace his “can do” spirit back to pre-school tricycle races. A proud graduate of Sour Lake High
No. 21 May uses 28-2 run to demoralize Lingleville in 78-29 bi-district victory
ZEPHYR – The No. 21 May Tigers owned a seven-point lead over the Lingleville Cardinals with 6:16 left in the first half, but a 28-2 run immediately followed to end the first half and start the second