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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
Portion of CR 508 near Mullin to close next week for bridge replacement project
Beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, TxDOT’s contractor will close a portion of CR 508 for reconstruction of a bridge located approximately 1.25 miles south of Mullin. The closure will be from a short distance south of the
Pick ‘Em Panel – Week 7
New for the 2025 football season, BrownwoodNews.com presents its Pigskin Pick ‘Em Panel, as 14 Brown County residents each week will give their best guesses at 40 high school, college and pro football games:
Early’s annual Movie in the Park set for Oct. 11
The Early Visitors & Events Center is thrilled to invite you to our annual Movie in the Park event on Saturday, October 11, at McDonald Park, 101 Park Drive, Early, TX. The fun begins at 6:00 PM
Week 7 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.
WEEK 7 GRIDIRON GLIMPSE: 11 district games among 13 contests this weekend
Rising Star (4-2, 0-0) at Zephyr (5-1, 0-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday The Zephyr Bulldogs’ attempt to earn a fourth consecutive district championship begins Friday night when they host the Rising Star Wildcats in the 13-A Division II
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Oct. 9
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office On September 30, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, responded to Turner Dr in regard to a trespassing. A report was made. On 10/07/2025, at 1744 hours,
Bangs eyes fourth straight win in league opener at Ballinger
BANGS – The Bangs Dragons have reeled off three consecutive victories, including back-to-back shutouts, and they look to carry that momentum into their District 5-2A Division I opener as they visit the Ballinger Bearcats at 7 p.m.
Early seeks fresh start with arrival of district as Tolar visits
EARLY – The Early Longhorns are hoping the start to District 5-3A Division II action cures their ails as they look to put a four-game losing streak behind them when they host the reigning champion Tolar Rattlers
Lions to test progress in District 4-4A Division I opener against undefeated Lampasas
The Brownwood Lions are in the midst of a two-game win streak and have leveled their overall record with the start of the District 4-4A Division I schedule upon us, and the first league test for first-year
Fishing Reports 10/8/25
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of October 8: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 74 degrees; 1.84 feet below pool. Black bass to 7.69 pounds are good
Photography Exhibit Opens with Thursday Reception Oct. 9
The Brownwood Art Association is excited to announce our upcoming photography exhibit, “Through the Lens: Exploring the Beauty of Central Texas.” The exhibit opens with a free public reception, Thur. Oct. 9, from 5-7 pm at the Art