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Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Dec. 18
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On December 12, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, took a walk-in regarding Forgery. I spoke with the victim, information was gathered, and a report was made.

Bangs Dragons well represented on 5-2A Division I all-district football roster
The Bangs Dragons, who finished third in the District 5-2A Division I football standings, were well represented on the all-district roster, which was released Thursday after district champion Hamilton went on to capture the Class 2A Division

City of Early announces Christmas, New Year’s schedule alterations
All City of Early non-emergency offices will be closed on December 24 & 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Sanitation services will run as follows: • Tuesday, December 23: Residential collection will operate as usual. • Thursday,

Richland Springs unable to prevent Jayton repeat, capture elusive 10th state title in 99-54 defeat
ARLINGTON – A historic performance kept the Richland Springs Coyotes from expanding on their record number of six-man state championships as the quest for No. 10 was derailed by the Jayton Jaybirds, who instead earned a second

Bangs’ win streak halted by reigning district champ Hamilton, 47-20
BANGS – The Bangs Dragons experienced defeat for the first time since Sept. 5 as their five-game win streak reached its conclusion Friday night with a 47-20 loss to the reigning District 5-2A Division I champion Hamilton

Warm Weather Deer Hunting
Written by Luke Clayton Thus far, this October is on record as being one of the warmest (hottest) in recent years and if the current high-pressure system continues to dominate, we Texas deer hunters might have to

Pfluger Fly-By: October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It is incredibly disappointing that

Special teams, takeaways fuel Lions’ fourth straight victory, 38-7 at Burnet
BURNET – Coming off last week’s bye, the Brownwood Lions surrendered a 10-play, 79-yard, 4:28 opening touchdown drive to the Burnet Bulldogs in their second District 4-4A Division I football contest of the 2025 campaign Friday night.

Playoff-bound Early volleyball sweeps Dublin in final home match
EARLY – The playoff-bound Early Lady Horns put the finishing touches on one of the most successful volleyball regular seasons in program history with a 25-9, 25-4, 25-14 home victory over Dublin Friday afternoon. The playoff position

Lady Lions volleyball season ends with four-set loss at Stephenville
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions volleyball season reached its conclusion Friday at Stephenville, but not before the program earned its first league victories since 2021. The Lady Lions dropped a 25-17, 21-25, 25-14, 25-22 decision to

Bangs volleyball drops district finale to Hamilton
BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons concluded their District 5-2A volleyball slate Friday with a 25-14, 25-15, 25-16 home loss to Hamilton. The Lady Dragons (8-25, 1-7) will wrap up their season at 5 p.m. Tuesday as

SIDELINE SCENES: Brownwood at Burnet
This week’s additional photo gallery spotlights candid scenes from the sidelines – the Mighty Maroon Marching Band, BHS Cheerleaders, Lionettes, Lion Crew, etc. – from the Brownwood Lions football game the night before.

Ezra Fest donates $10,000 to San Saba flood victims
The Ezra Fest Facebook page posted the following Friday: This morning we were honored to present a cashiers check to the long-term recovery group in San Saba Flood victims for $10,062. All of YOU made this possible!

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: False Narratives Surrounding Government Shutdown
The U.S. Federal Government has now been shut down for weeks, with 12 failed votes to reopen and pass a Congressional budget. Both Republican and Democrat politicians have taken to the news, pointing blame for the shutdown

Court Records 10/24/25
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from October 17 through October 23: King, Collin Travis, Appeal – City of Early – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia King, Collin Travis, Appeal – City of