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City Council approves purchase of new $949,576 fire engine
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new fire engine for the amount of $949,576 from SMJ Equipment, LLC located in Spring, Texas. At the Jan. 23 meeting, the City
HPU group attends Mathematical Association of America meeting
Students and a faculty member from Howard Payne University’s Department of Mathematics attended the Texas Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in March. The meeting, held at Texas State University in San Marcos, featured
Daniel Price leaving Early after four seasons as head football coach
EARLY – After seven years at the school and four seasons as athletic director and head coach of the Early Longhorns football program, Daniel Price has stepped down from his duties to become the offensive coordinator at
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood Health Fair set for April 30
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is excited once again to bring free health screenings to you at the 2024 Community Health Fair. Taking care of our community is important to us. Join us, Tuesday, April 30, 10 a.m.
Mint Juleps – The Kentucky Derby – The Brownwood Library
Mint Juleps – The Kentucky Derby – The Brownwood Library by Mary Stanley What is the connection between the Mint Julep, The Kentucky Derby and the Library?! A very important event is coming up in Brownwood –
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Left-Handers and Aggies
The Good Book’s Chapter 6 of Matthew provides challenging specifics on living the good life, but verse three seems most daunting. It concerns the importance of maintaining a chasm between the works of the left and right hands,
Court Records 3/1/24
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from February 23 through February 29: Bobo, Greggory Cheyenne, Driving While Intoxicated Bobo, Greggory Cheyenne, Unlawful Carrying Weapon Bobo, Greggory Cheyenne, Resist Arrest Search or Transport
YMCA Bond Election will not take place in May
Brown County Judge Shane Britton issued the following press release Friday afternoon: On February 22, County Judge Shane Britton notified the law firm involved in advising the City of Early on the bond issue that they had
Early girls, Bangs boys win team titles at Dragon Relays
BANGS – The Early Lady Horns and Bangs Dragons captured team championships at the Dragon Relays Thursday, while the Longhorns and Lady Dragons weren’t far off the pace. The Lady Horns tallied 140 points to edge runner-up
BFD responds to structure fire at Canidae
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Friday morning: At 8:36 pm, the Brownwood Fire Department was called to 3101 SF Austin, Canidae in Brownwood for a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews were presented with
Suspect who shouldered rifle at deputy shot, later charged with Attempted Capital Murder
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release Friday morning: On Thursday, Feb. 29 at approximately 6:01 p.m., the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence on CR 477 in the northern portion
Goldthwaite Lady Eagles’ playoff run ends in state semifinals at the hands of Martin’s Mill, 54-43
SAN ANTONIO – The No. 8 Goldthwaite Lady Eagles came up one victory shy of playing for the UIL Class 2A girls basketball state championship as they dropped a 54-43 decision to the No. 4 Martin’s Mill
North Lake VFD collecting donations for Panhandle wildfire victims
For those interested in helping the displaced families from the Smokehouse Creek Fire, North Lake Volunteer Fire Department will be collecting donations of non perishable food, eye drops, eye wash and simple toiletries. Other items sought include
Governor Abbott Hosts 45th President Donald J. Trump For A Border Security Briefing In Eagle Pass
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott hosted 45th President Donald J. Trump for a border security briefing with state officials in Eagle Pass on Thursday. Following the briefing, the Governor and the President toured portions of Texas’ comprehensive
Lady Lions finish second as a team, Lions fourth at Tarleton Relays
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions placed second as a team, while the Brownwood Lions came in fourth in the final standings, at the Tarleton Relays Thursday. The Lady Lions finished with 101.5 points, behind only Stephenville