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Brookesmith One-Act Play earns bi-district championship
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Brookesmith High School students traveled to Marble Falls to participate in the Bi-District One-Act-Play competition. Brookesmith High School students won the Bi-District contest, in addition to Aidyn Barnett and Aryn Ribble each
Court Records 4/2/26
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from March 27 through April 1: Christopher Don Eaton and Jennifer Rena Sanders Jon David Temple and Kristen
Lady Horns belt four HRs, extend win streak to 13 with 19-1 triumph over Comanche
COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns softball team remained undefeated in District 8-3A action and pushed their win streak to 13 with a 19-1 victory at Comanche Wednesday. The Lady Horns (21-4, 10-0) scored eight runs in
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
Another UIL realignment projection sends Brownwood football to 4A DII Region II
With the UIL’s biennial realignment just a week away, pundits continue to offer their prognostications on where schools will end up for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons. Over the weekend, the Brownwood Lions have been placed
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Brad Butler
I’m going to prove to you early on that I don’t have much of a memory because this was a few years back, not all that many, probably 2017. I’m not sure even what Brownwood team it
PHOTOS: Snow and sleet weekend in Brown County
Pictured are some of the more than 300 submissions received via the BrownwoodNews.com Facebook page Sunday morning of the winter weather. Thank you all for your sharing your memories with us, and continue to stay warm and
Downtown Brownwood, Inc. Annual Banquet Jan. 27
The Downtown Brownwood Inc. banquet will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Brownwood Event Center. Enjoy a fun evening celebrating downtown with fellow business owners and building owners. We’ll have: Fuzzy’s
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Jan. 26- Feb. 1
Monday, Jan. 26 SOFTBALL SCRIMMAGE Early at Weatherford, TBA *** Tuesday, Jan. 27 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood at Mineral Wells, 5:45 p.m. Early at Comanche, 6:15 p.m. Winters at Bangs, 6:15 p.m. Blanket at Santa Anna,