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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
WEEK 10 GRIDIRON GLIMPSE: Several local teams closing in on playoff berths, district titles
Sidney (2-7, 0-3) at Zephyr (7-2, 2-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday The Zephyr Bulldogs can ensure no worse than a share of their fourth consecutive district championship with a victory over the Sidney Eagles, who are still seeking
Bangs seeks return to win column at De Leon, three-way tie atop district standings
BANGS – The five-game win streak for the Bangs Dragons reached its conclusion this past Friday with a 47-20 home loss to Hamilton, and now second-year head coach Colton Buzzard’s squad heads to De Leon to face
Early looks to put gut-wrenching loss in past, rebound against Eastland
EARLY – A four-overtime Saturday afternoon 17-15 loss to the Brady Bulldogs has left the Early Longhorns on the outside looking in at a potential District 5-3A Division II championship, but there’s still plenty of work left
The History of the Battle of 377
Battle of 377 – 84 meetings in 87 years through 2024 BROWNWOOD LEADS 47-35-2 ALL-TIME First Meeting 1937 — Stephenville 7, Brownwood 0 First Brownwood Victory 1939 – Brownwood 27, Stephenville 0 Longest Win Streaks Brownwood: 23
District title at stake as Lions host No. 1 Stephenville in 85th Battle of 377
One of the most storied rivalries in Texas high school football will have even higher stakes this Friday, as the Brownwood Lions and Stephenville Yellow Jackets meet for the 85th time with sole possession of first place
Fishing Reports 10/29/25
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of October 29: LAKE BROWNWOOD EXCELLENT. Water stained; 73 degrees; 2.30 feet below pool. Black bass to 4.96 pounds are excellent
BHS Recognizes October Teacher and Staff Member of the Month
Brownwood High School (BHS) has recognized their Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for October 2025. Teacher Jason Jones and staff member Shane Riddle were selected to receive the honor. The recognition includes a $200 check sponsored
Four sentenced in 35th 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. Stetson Lee Wayne Walls pled guilty to the felony offense of Evading Arrest
Bangs sweeps De Leon in play-in match to earn last playoff berth from District 5-2A
BANGS – A see-saw season for the Bangs Lady Dragons volleyball team reached its highest point Tuesday, as a 25-17, 25-19, 26-24 victory over De Leon in a District 5-2A play-in match earned head coach Colleen Westfall’s
BHS Inducts 37 New Members into National Honor Society
Brownwood High School (BHS) held the induction ceremony for the Eisenhower Chapter of the National Honor Society on Monday, October 27, in the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Thirty-seven new members were inducted during the ceremony.
Bat Migration and Conservation in Central Texas program Nov. 8 in Goldthwaite
GOLDTHWAITE — The Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, Inc. is pleased to announce an engaging educational presentation by Jessie Burnham, Director of Education at Bat World Sanctuary, titled Winged Night Voyagers – Bat Migration