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No. 8 Lions double up Mineral Wells, 6-3, for 11th straight victory
MINERAL WELLS – The No. 8 Brownwood Lions have reached the halfway point of the District 6-4A baseball slate with a flawless league record thanks to their 11th consecutive victory overall, 6-3 over the Mineral Wells Rams
Court Records 3/28/24
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from March 22 through March 27: Winters, John Carter, Appeal – JP 3 – Speeding Evans, Dustin, Declaration of Nolle Prosequi, 3 counts Cagle, Summer, Declaration
Lady Lions stave off Stephenville, 5-3, to even district record
The see-saw experience for the Brownwood Lady Lions through the first half of District 6-4A softball action continued Thursday night, as head coach Cherita Munguia’s squad held on for a 5-3 victory over the Stephenville Honeybees
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
ROC 2024 Black History Youth Spotlight: Jaleah Brew
Jaleah Brew, 14 years old 8th Grader Brownwood Middle School About: Straight A student in honors classes Took 2nd and 3rd and the UIL academic competition in Writing and History Volunteers with local church Cheerleader and Athlete
Brownwood Community Garden January report
January, a time for resolutions and new beginnings. Where December was largely a time spent celebrating the season and spending time with personal activities, January finds us off to the races. The asparagus needed to be cut
Five sentenced in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release Monday afternoon regarding felony cases recently heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Brett Anthony Lilly pled guilty to the felony offense of
THE IDLE AMERICAN: A joke from the 20th century
It’s an old joke from the 1990s, pulled from the files each time the Super Bowl rolls around. Late Congressman Charles Stenholm, a distinguished Christian statesman from Ericksdahl (near Stamford) popularized the yarn in Texas, claiming
$20 million bond election for creation of Brown County Family YMCA called for May 4
After almost two and a half hours of a presentation and spirited discussion, the Brown County Commissioners on Monday night approved by a 3-1 vote entering a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between YMCA of Abilene, the City
Outkast FC Brownwood 15B wins Academy World Cup
Outkast FC Brownwood 15B participated in the Academy World Cup this weekend finishing in the top spot of an 8 team bracket, winning all 4 games with 29 goals for and 2 against. They start the 2024
DPS: Eastland ISD teacher arrested for improper relationship
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following press release Monday afternoon: On Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, the Texas Rangers along with the Eastland Police Department (EPD) arrested William James Culverhouse, 71, of Eastland, Texas, for
Commissioners Discuss New Health Department Building
A long discussion concerning a new building for the Brownwood-Brown County Health Department was held at today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court. The Health Department, currently located at 510 East Lee Street, is planning to
Three Seats on Water Board Up For Election
Three seats on the Board of Directors of the Brown County Water Improvement District #1 are up for election this year. The three seats are currently held by Jimmy Jones, Johnny Hayes, and James McMillian. All three
Brown County Sheriff’s Report: Feb. 5
On Wednesday, January 31, at approximately 12:43 p.m., Deputy Thomas Beloat, with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, was dispatched to Bangs Cemetery, located at the 400 block of Barnes Road, regarding a body being found. After further
Lions to scrimmage Jason Witten’s Argyle Liberty Christian squad in 2024
Brownwood Lions head football coach and athletic director Sammy Burnett announced Monday that the 2024 football schedule has been rounded out with a pair of preseason scrimmages. Originally slated to face Burnet and Lampasas, the Lions’ scrimmage