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Stained glass windows of St. John’s Church being restored in Minnesota as part of renovations
The congregation of St. John’s Anglican Church – located at 700 Main Street in Brownwood – is ensuring that the legacy of Brown County’s oldest church, completed in 1892, carries on for decades to come. Among the
Event Center Grand Opening Preview set for June 15
The City of Brownwood will hold their inaugural public event on Saturday, June 15th to celebrate the opening of the Brownwood Event Center Complex (located at 601 E Baker Street) to showcase this state-of-the-art facility to the community.
Commissioners Offer County Inmate Labor to Greenleaf Cemetery
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioner’s Court, approval was given to a proposal offering labor from County Jail inmates to Greenleaf Cemetery. Greenleaf Cemetery is currently facing financial difficulties and has recently laid off some
HPU Alumni Association to host second annual Virtual 5K
The Howard Payne University Alumni Association Virtual 5K will be held on Saturday, March 23. Alumni, students, community members and friends are invited to participate by running or walking from anywhere. Last year, more than 100 individuals
Bangs students compete at Texas HOSA Area Conference
Bangs ISD posted the following on its Facebook page: Over the weekend several HOSA members competed at the Texas HOSA Area Conference. Jaylee Valdez, Kaylee Jarolim, and Serena Baker placed 9th in Health Education Charity Loyd placed
TxDOT: Paving efforts at FM 2524 and US 377 continue
Paving efforts, at FM 2524 and US 377 (Main & Austin) and under the Truman Harlow overpass (US 377) in Brownwood, will continue this week through Friday, Feb. 23 Please avoid these areas if possible, as delays
178 ballots cast on first day for early voting in March 5 primary
The Brown County Elections Office reported a total of 178 ballots – 171 Republican and 7 Democrat – cast Tuesday on the first day for early voting in the March 5 primary election. Early voting hours at
Lady Lions softball sputters in 9-0 home loss to Merkel
After generating 12 runs in their first two outings of the season, the Brownwood Lady Lions were kept off the scoreboard by the Merkel Lady Badgers in a 9-0 decision Tuesday night at Lady Lion Field
PLAYOFF HOOPS ROUNDUP: Blanket boys edge Brookesmith; Goldthwaite, San Saba girls advance
The following are Tuesday night scores from local basketball playoff action involving teams in the BrownwoodNews.com coverage area. GIRLS REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS San Saba 53, Mason 38 Goldthwaite 46, Johnson City 29 Huckabay 52, Richland Springs 43, OT
Lions soccer dealt 3-1 home loss by Lampasas
The Brownwood Lions soccer started the second half of District 5-4A competition with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Lampasas Badgers Tuesday night at Gordon Wood Stadium – their fifth district loss in the
Lady Lions soccer tallies third straight win, 8-0 over Lampasas
LAMPASAS – The Brownwood Lady Lions chalked up their third consecutive District 5-4A soccer victory as they went on the road Tuesday night to begin the second half of league action and secured an 8-0 win over
Republican Primary Ballot Propositions for March 5 election
The following 13 Propositions will appear on the Republican Primary Ballot for the March 5 primary election: Proposition 1 Texas should eliminate all property taxes without increasing Texans’ overall tax burden YES NO *** Proposition 2 Texas
Brownwood Kiwanis Club to host Congressman August Pfluger on Feb. 22
The Brownwood Kiwanis Club is welcoming the community to hear a legislative update from U.S. Representative August Pfluger at their upcoming meeting on February 22nd. The meeting will be held at noon on Thursday Feb. 22 at
Project requests still being accepted for HPU’s annual community service day
Opportunities remain for organizations in the Brown County area to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 27. The day will feature service projects conducted by