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Lions earn 23 All-District 4-4A Division I football accolades
The District 4-4A Division I runner-up Brownwood Lions earned 23 all-district football accolades, as the roster was released following league champion Stephenville’s appearance in the Class 4A Division I state championship game Friday against Kilgore. Leading the
LUKE CLAYTON: This Week in the Outdoors
Winter weather has finally arrived in the Lone Star State and with it came that long awaited influx of waterfowl that has been a bit slow in arriving. Those fat mallards and pintails that have been eating
No. 12 Lady Lions knock off 5A No. 10 Abilene Wylie, 50-35, for sixth straight win
The Class 4A No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions pushed their win streak to a season-best six games with a 50-35 home victory over Class 5A No. 10 Abilene Wylie Friday afternoon at Warren Gym. Tied at 5
LETTERS TO SANTA: Coggin Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
HPU Announces Office Closure for Christmas and New Year Holidays
Howard Payne University will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. HPU’s Office of
Court Records 12/19/25
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from December 12 through December 18: Keith, Jacob Paul, Theft of Property < $100 Keith, Jacob Paul, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Maxwell, Lily Katelin, Failure to
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,
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
PHOTOS: 2025 FCA Fields of Faith at Gordon Wood Stadium
More than 80 photos as an estimated crowd of 3,000 attended the annual event Wednesday night, which featured Austin Ridge Bible Church College Pastor Tyler Heidelberg, a Howard Payne University graduate, as the guest speaker, and Austin-based