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Brown County on list for oversize travel restrictions during Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking
Brownwood High School One-Act Play Advances to Area
The Brownwood High School (BHS) Theatre program is thrilled to announce that the Lion Varsity Players and their One-Act Play (OAP) had an exceptional day at the UIL Bi-District contest on Wednesday. The BHS OAP “Jane Eyre”
May churches to host Easter Egg hunt Saturday, community sunrise service Sunday
Rejoice in the Miracle of Easter with Saddle Tree Cowboy Church, North Lake Community Church, May First Baptist Church and May United Methodist. At 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, a community Easter Egg hunt will be held
ROC 2024 Black History Month Spotlight : Kandice Harris
Born and raised in Brownwood to the parents of Hardie and Linda Barnes. Kandice Harris is the youngest of 7 children. Harris is the mother of Brownwood High Schooler, Langston Barnes. Creative, organized, social, and caring are
ROC 2024 Black History Youth Spotlight : Chloe Williams
Chloe Williams age 13 7th grader Early Middle School Parents: Ron Williams and Charity Adams About: Drill Team manager, FCA Officer, Volunteers for Toys for tots and her local church Mae Jemison Quote: Engineer, Physician, Former Astronaut,
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Price is no object
In our mind’s eye, most of us old-timers recall taking on life in slow motion when contrasted with today’s starts, stops and swerves now endured by the masses by day and by night. If identified with a fable,
Lady Lions nearly erase 14-point fourth-quarter deficit in 55-52 bi-district loss to Estacado
ABILENE – Trailing 47-33 with 4:47 left in the fourth quarter Monday night, the Brownwood Lady Lions were on the verge of letting their Class 4A Region I bi-district playoff contest slip completely out of their
Zephyr defeats Mullin, 69-9, en route to flawless District 18-A championship record
ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Bulldogs completed an undefeated run to the District 18-A boys basketball championship with a 69-9 home victory over Mullin Monday. Zephyr (25-6, 12-0) led Mullin 22-5 after one quarter, 39-7 at halftime, and
Chamber Hosts 2024 Economic Summit
On February 7 the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 2024 Economic Summit, a biennial event focused on economic conditions in Brownwood, Brown County, and the state of Texas. The presenting sponsor for this year’s event
HPU’s Stephen Goacher to present Feb. 15 concert celebrating Black History Month
Stephen Goacher, professor of music at Howard Payne University, will present a Faculty Concert Celebrating Black History Month. The concert, featuring a variety of accomplished guest musicians, will be held on Thursday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Brown County officially approved for countywide polling
Brown County Elections Administrator Brenda Arp shared the following news Monday: I received a letter from the Secretary of State on Friday afternoon approving Brown County to be Countywide Polling, we are now at Successful Status. This
One-vehicle rollover south of Rising Star results in one fatality
According to a press release provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety Monday afternoon, a one-vehicle accident at 5:59 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 resulted in one fatality. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 183, south of
Commissioners Approve Funds for New Health Dept. Building
After much deliberation, the Brown County Commissioners today approved funds for a new building for the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department. The Health Department, as its name implies, is a joint operation between the City of Brownwood and
Brownwood High announces Business Industry Trade Show on Feb. 26
Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their upcoming 6th Annual Business Industry Trade Show (BITS). The show will feature displays and information from BHS organizations including Ag/FFA, A/V Production, Automotive Technology, 3D Science/Biology, Construction Building Trades, Computer
BISD reveals February Spotlight employees
Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Monday: This month’s spotlight teacher is Adrian Stewart. Ms. Stewart is a kindergarten teacher at Woodland Heights Elementary She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies / Early