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Brookesmith One-Act Play earns bi-district championship
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Brookesmith High School students traveled to Marble Falls to participate in the Bi-District One-Act-Play competition. Brookesmith High School students won the Bi-District contest, in addition to Aidyn Barnett and Aryn Ribble each
Court Records 4/2/26
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from March 27 through April 1: Christopher Don Eaton and Jennifer Rena Sanders Jon David Temple and Kristen
Lady Horns belt four HRs, extend win streak to 13 with 19-1 triumph over Comanche
COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns softball team remained undefeated in District 8-3A action and pushed their win streak to 13 with a 19-1 victory at Comanche Wednesday. The Lady Horns (21-4, 10-0) scored eight runs in
Lady Lions soccer grabs sole possession of district lead with PK shootout triumph at Stephenville
STEPHENVILLE – In the first meeting of last year’s District 5-4A soccer co-champions, the Brownwood Lady Lions took the upper hand in the quest for a repeat with a penalty kick shootout victory over the Stephenville Honeybees
TxDOT partners with UIL on high school seat belt challenge
Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it’s a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University
Early Middle School students admire art demonstrators at Stars of Texas
The second of three days of artists demonstrations at the 28th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit is ongoing until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center. Early Middle School students were
Kayli DeVusser wins second consecutive stock show championship
Texas youth shooter Kayli DeVusser continues to make her mark on the shotgun sports world, claiming her second stock show shoot championship in as many weekends. Competing against some of the top young shooters in the state,
THE IDLE AMERICAN: They met at a rodeo
The expression about an ill wind blowing no good goes back almost five centuries. Just 52 years ago, however, a true-life example occurred at what seemed to be an unlucky turn of event at a Justin, TX, rodeo.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: May, Comanche, Cross Plains, Goldthwaite, San Saba, Priddy, Gustine advance
May Lady Tigers 59, Lingleville 7 COMANCHE – The Class A No 20. May Lady Tigers, champions of District 21-A, cruised to a 59-7 victory over Lingleville Monday night in Class A Division I Region III bi-district
Estacado buzzer-beater sinks No. 8 Lady Lions’ season, 48-46, in bi-district round
ABILENE – Trailing by as many as 10 points in the second half, the No. 8 Brownwood Lady Lions clawed their way back and took their only lead with 3:02 left in the contest on a bucket
Lady Horns basketball earns second straight bi-district title, 51-40 over City View
ALEDO – For the second year in a row, the Early Lady Horns secured a girls basketball bi-district championship, toppling Wichita Falls City View 51-40 Monday night in Class 3A Division II Region I action. The Lady
Brownwood Community Library Receives $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York
The Brownwood Community Library Association is honored to receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the
Artists Invited to Compete in Paint-Off at 2026 Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Feb. 21
Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM, Artists from across the state are invited to show their skills at the annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit’s annual Paint-Off. The Paint-Off is a contest
‘Stacking good days’ the key as new head coach Bright preps young Lions for 2026 baseball campaign
With several new faces, including the head coach, comprising the Brownwood Lions baseball roster, the 2026 campaign will be a work in progress. By May, however, Chris Bright fully expects his first Brownwood squad to be competing
Former Early pitcher earns Division I win in Southern Indiana debut
In a journey defined by taking chances and steady climbs with big‑moment poise, right‑hander Caydon Laird added another milestone last night, earning his first Division I win for the University of Southern Indiana. The former D2 pitcher needed just two‑thirds of an inning with