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No. 12 Lady Lions fend off No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39
JUNCTION – The No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions held on down the stretch to defeat No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39, in a Class 4A Top 15 non-district neutral site battle here Monday night. The Lady Lions (13-3)
Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the reinstatement of a burn ban in Brown County. The burn ban has been off for a couple of months following heavy rains in
Richland Springs seeks 10th state title, and to prevent a Jayton repeat
The Richland Springs Coyotes’ bid to extend their record of six-man state championships to 10 takes them to AT&T Stadium in Arlington Wednesday, where the reigning Class A Division II state champion Jayton Jaybirds await in the
ROC, Wright Asphalt make donations to City
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved accepting a pair of donations. Wright Asphalt made a donation of $38,250 to the Brownwood Police and Fire Departments, as well as Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Hope
Council ratifies BMDD’s allocation of $50,000 toward covered pavilion at Veterans Memorial
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council ratified a Brownwood Municipal Development District action to allocate $50,000 to the Central Texas Veterans Memorial in their efforts to raise $175,00 to construct a new covered pavilion at
Sentences of 40, 15 years handed down in 35th District Court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Roel Palacios, pled guilty to the felony offenses of Felon in Possession of
Doug Jester announces candidacy for Brown County Commissioner Precinct 4
Doug Jester, a lifelong Brown County resident, Bangs High School graduate, U.S. Army combat helicopter pilot, and experienced county roads leader, announces his candidacy for Brown County Commissioner, Precinct 4, in the 2026 Republican Primary. Jester brings
TexasBank Christmas Craft Show in Bangs Dec. 13
The TexasBank Christmas Craft Show will take place at the Bangs branch, 501 East Hall in Bangs, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. A total of 37 area artists and craftsmen will display all
Bereaved Parents Support Group Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony Dec. 14
Bereaved Parents Support Group will host a Free Candlelight Memorial Service, Sunday, December 14, 2025, 6:30 P.M., Inside Heartland Mall, Early, Texas, Enter through the Main Entrance. We will gather around our Angel Memorial Trees and light
Brownwood ISD Announces 2025 Holiday Card Design Contest Winners
Winners have been selected for the 10th Annual Brownwood ISD (BISD) Holiday Card Design Contest. One drawing from elementary and one from secondary were voted the top designs of the contest. Coggin Elementary second-grade student Abram Delgado
TexasBank Holiday Classic Schedule of Games
TexasBank Holiday Classic Schedule Monday, Dec. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Brownwood Coliseum, Warren Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Junior High GIRLS BIG SCHOOL DIVISION Pool A – Brownwood, Georgetown East View, Waco Connally, Jarrell Pool B – Hereford, Little
Final List of Brown County Candidates for March 3 Primary Election
The following individual have filed to run for election in the March 3 Primary, according to the Brown County Elections Office: Brown County Judge Shane Britton – County Judge (Incumbent) Patrick Howard – County Judge Thomas Munson
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Behind the masks
If all the COVID-19 stories were laid end to end and submerged, it might be a good thing. Most of us think of this acronym (Corona Virus Disease-2019) in negative terms. However, just as some first century Christians wondered
East Elementary, second-grade teachers recognized for Bluebonnet curriculum performance at BISD Board meeting
During Monday night’s meeting of the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees, East Elementary and second-grade teachers Mary Salazar and Emily Justice were recognized for their performances regarding the state-adopted Bluebonnet curriculum. Deputy Superintendent Liesa Land told those
Tom Munson announces candidacy for Brown County Judge
BrownwoodNews.com received the following press release Monday afternoon: Tom Munson has entered the race for the Republican nomination for Brown County Judge in the March 3rd Primary. Munson stated, “I have lived in Brown County with my