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Bundick, Hutchins advance to regionals in mixed doubles, Lions place second in overall team award
STEPHENVILLE – The two-day District 6-4A tennis tournament concluded Wednesday as Brownwood will be sending one entry to the Region I-4A tournament in Lubbock April 20-21. The No. 1 seed mixed doubles team of Ashlyn Bundick and
Brownwood splash pads now open for the season
The City of Brownwood posted the following information on social media Wednesday: The community splash pads are now open for the season! Each splash pad is located at a park near an elementary school, making these locations
Lions, Lady Lions soccer moved to more challenging District 8-4A for next season
The UIL on Wednesday revealed its soccer realignment for 2026-27, and the Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions will have much tougher roads to district championships the next two seasons. No longer is Brownwood in District 5-4A, and
Male allegedly threatening people with handgun arrested on multiple charges after foot pursuit
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Brownwood police officers were dispatched to 1500 Terrace Drive on a report of a male threatening people
Brownwood Fire, Police personnel rescue person who had fallen through ice into pond
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Wednesday morning: At 4:34 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Brownwood Fire Department responded to the 4500 block of River Oaks Drive in Brownwood for a person
Woman’s Club Accepting Funding Applications
The Woman’s Club of Brownwood is accepting funding applications from charitable and non-profit organizations. The deadline to submit applications is March 10, 2026. Funds will be distributed May 19, 2026, at the Woman’s Club luncheon meeting at
WEDNESDAY WINTER WEATHER SCHEDULE CHANGES
The following is a list of closures and delays for Wednesday, Jan. 28 due to the winter weather. This post will be updated as more information is received: SCHOOL DELAYS San Saba ISD will start 2 hours
Three students who perished in Bonham drowning previously attended Northwest Elementary
Three Bonham ISD elementary students perished Monday in a tragic drowning accident just outside Bonham city limits, southeast of Denison and northeast of Dallas, on US Highway 82. According to media reports, the youngest of three brothers
THE IDLE AMERICAN: One courageous mom
A Wheel of Fortune contestant, one Reginald Somebody, answered matter-of-factly to host Ryan Seacrest’s query about life goals. Reginald answered soberly. “My dream is to hawk beer in every major league baseball park in America.”
Arrest made for Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury after sledding accident at Gordon Wood Stadium
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Monday afternoon: On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., emergency first responders were dispatched to the 3200 block of Milam Dr., Gordon Wood Stadium, regarding a
TUESDAY WINTER WEATHER SCHEDULE CHANGES
The following is a list of closures and delays for Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to the winter weather. This post will be updated as more information is received: SCHOOL CLOSURES Brownwood ISD Howard Payne University Ranger College
Congressman Pfluger to speak before Kiwanis Club of Brownwood Jan. 29
The Kiwanis Club of Brownwood would like to invite the community, business leaders and interested citizens to their club meeting on Thursday, January 29th at the Brownwood Country Club to hear guest speaker US Representative August Pfluger.
Lady Lions hold on to No. 8 ranking in TABC Class 4A girls poll
Despite a three-point home loss to No. 3 Brock this past Thursday, the Brownwood Lady Lions maintained their No. 8 ranking in Class 4A girls basketball by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. The Jan. 26 poll
17th Annual Good Samaritan Ministries Empty Bowls Project set for April 9
The 17th Annual Good Samaritan Ministries Empty Bowls Project returns Thursday, April 9 at the Brownwood Coliseum from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Empty Bowls Project is the largest fundraiser of the year for Good Samaritan Ministries
Local SART Committee Helps Response for Sexual Assault Cases
In 2021, the Texas 87th Legislature passed a law that requires all counties in the state to establish an Adult Sexual Assault Response Team, or “SART.” The law describes SART as a “formalized coordinated response to a