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Lady Lions softball dealt third straight district setback, 5-2 at Mineral Wells
MINERAL WELLS – The Brownwood Lady Lions dropped their third consecutive District 6-4A softball contest, as the Mineral Wells Lady Rams erased a two-run deficit by scoring all of their runs in the final two innings of
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
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
Friday the last day for early voting, 3,150 ballots cast thus far
Friday is the final day for early voting in the March 3 primary, which occurs at the Brown County Elections Office, located at 613 North Fisk in Brownwood, from 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. On Thursday, 502
HPU’s Department of Theatre to perform ‘The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds’
Howard Payne University students will perform “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” by Paul Zindel from February 27 through March 2. This play will be their entrance in the Christian University Theatre Festival hosted by Hardin-Simmons University (HSU).
BHS Recognizes February Teacher and Staff Member of the Month
Brownwood High School (BHS) has recognized their Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for February 2026. Teacher Stacci Hamilton and staff member Kelley Eddy were selected to receive the honor. The recognition includes a $200 check sponsored
Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas
We cannot control when disasters strike, but we can make sure we are prepared. Freeze-cured grasses, unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions will support increased potential for wildfire activity into early spring 2026. Texas A&M Forest Service urges all
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Feb. 26
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 2/25/26, at approximately 0700 hours, Deputy Hopson responded to Cliff Dr for a follow up. Contact was made with JOSEPH LUNDY (W/M, 4/5/67). LUNDY was
HPU honors student leaders with Presidential Leadership Luncheon
Howard Payne University hosted the Presidential Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 25. The luncheon is for students who have received the Presidential Merit Scholarship or other leadership scholarships, and for leaders of student organizations on HPU’s campus.
Fishing Reports 2/25/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of February 25: LAKE BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water stained; 58 degrees; 3.22 feet below pool. Black bass to 8.23 pounds are excellent
County Judge Shane Britton remains suspended without pay by State Commission on Judicial Conduct
The Brown County Courthouse shared with media outlets on Wednesday afternoon the following release from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, dated Feb. 19: Be it known that on November 25, 2025, the State Commission on Judicial
8-year sentence handed down in 35th District Court for Online Solicitation of a Minor
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Frank Ross Greenwood, on probation for the felony offense of Online Solicitation