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THE IDLE AMERICAN: Weary of it all
I’m weary of TV and Internet ads, namely those promising more than is usually delivered. My focus today is largely on outlandish appeals thrust upon us by lawyers and political candidates. (If lawyers omitted references to 18-wheelers, their
No. 12 Lady Lions fend off No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39
JUNCTION – The No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions held on down the stretch to defeat No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39, in a Class 4A Top 15 non-district neutral site battle here Monday night. The Lady Lions (13-3)
Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the reinstatement of a burn ban in Brown County. The burn ban has been off for a couple of months following heavy rains in
Kyle Riley builds on EMT success in TSTC’s Paramedic program
Kyle Riley wasted little time returning to Texas State Technical College. In May, the Zephyr native graduated with a certificate in Emergency Medical Services – EMT and one month later was working for Lifeguard Ambulance in Brownwood.
Agricultural education students excelling at Brookesmith ISD
Brookesmith ISD issued the following press release: The Brookesmith community is a place where roots run deep. Many families can trace their heritage back over 100 years, and descendants of those early settlers still live and work
Tickets still available for ‘A Night of Worship with Matt Papa’ Oct. 23 at HPU
Tickets are still available for “A Night of Worship with Matt Papa” at Howard Payne University on Thursday, October 23. This free concert for the community will be held at 7 p.m. in L.J. Mims Auditorium. The
Brown County Fair Association ‘Casino Night’ fundraiser Oct. 25
The Brown County Fair Association will hold a Casino Night fundraiser at the Brown County Fairgrounds Home Ec Building the evening of Saturday, Oct. 25. Games begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7
UPON REVIEW: ‘A Tomb with a View’ a thrilling must-see with hints of ‘Clue’ and ‘Knives Out’
Written By Brae Foust The beauty of murder mysteries is that fact that they let the audience play along with what’s going onstage. A Tomb with a View does that intriguingly, written by Norman Robbins. Some of the best
UNDER THE STETSON: Pause
I read an article recently about a high school football coach who was fired at halftime of a game for abusive profanity. Apparently, this was an ongoing problem, and the Athletic Director had enough and fired him
Amy Constancia named Early Citizen of the Year
The Early Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night hosted its annual awards banquet, with a black and white gala theme this year, at the Brownwood Event Center. Amy Constancia was presented with the Citizen of the Year
Brownwood Regional Airport Fly-In Fair set for Oct. 25-26
The skies over Central Texas will come alive again as Brownwood Regional Airports host the third annual fly-in fair set to land on October 25th – 26th. This will be a celebration of history, community, and aviation.
Young Eagles event allows 8-17 years old to fly for free Oct. 25
Brownwood EAA Chapter 1205 will be hosting another Young Eagle event where kids ages 8-17 can experience the thrill of flying for free. As of September 24, 2025, there have been 2,453,776 Young Eagles flown. Those Young Eagles
Financial planning helps family caregivers protect their future
For many families, family caregiving begins in an emergency; a parent has a stroke or breaks a hip and is no longer able to live alone. This is one reason why it is essential to be thinking
HPU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with several events
Howard Payne University recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with several events on campus. HPU student organizations Amigos Unidos and Student Activities Council joined together to host a Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 29, at the Ben and
Fall Fun in Brown County
This month the Brown County community will be hosting fall events for all ages! Come out and enjoy the fun with your friends and family. Now – November 1st The 325 Haunted House will be operating on