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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

Pick ‘Em Panel – Week 8

New for the 2025 football season, BrownwoodNews.com presents its Pigskin Pick ‘Em Panel, as 14 Brown County residents each week will give their best guesses at 40 high school, college and pro football games:

Authorities Capture Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders

AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Derrick Flowers in Houston, Texas and Spencer Giron in Lake Charles, La. on Oct. 8 and 9,

Airport Board to hold Oct. 22 meeting

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Oct. 16

The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 18:50 hours, Brown County Deputy Sheriff TJ Harrell was dispatched to Fifth Street in Blanket for a dog bite. The

Week 8 Local Football Standings

The following are the standings, as well as upcoming schedules, for the 11 districts that contain the 19 local high school teams BrownwoodNews.com is following this season, as well as Howard Payne and the American Southwest Conference.

Brownwood ISD’s Tammy Gray serves as keynote speaker at HPU’s Community Leadership Lunch and Learn

Howard Payne University recently hosted its Community Leadership Lunch and Learn on campus for local business leaders. Attendees enjoyed a meal and heard from guest speaker Tammy Gray, director of facilities for Brownwood ISD, who shared insight

WEEK 8 GRIDIRON GLIMPSE: District action shifts into high gear for most area squads

Richland Springs (5-1) at Leander Founders Classical (6-1) 7:30 p.m. Thursday In a non-district battle, the Class A Division II No. 3 Richland Springs Coyotes step out of District 15 action and start the week early as

Bangs eyes fifth straight victory, 2-0 start to district at Hico

BANGS – With four consecutive victories, including three shutouts, under their belts, along with their first district win during Colton Buzzard’s coaching tenure, the Bangs Dragons look to continue their positive momentum and remain undefeated in District

After opening district with upset victory, Early seeks second straight league win at Clifton

EARLY – The Early Longhorns sent shock waves throughout District 5-3A Division II last week with a 43-14 victory over defending league champion Tolar, and now look to thrust themselves squarely into the district championship mix as